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Manila: The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) emphasized the Marcos administration’s whole-of-nation approach in addressing the long-term needs of vulnerable groups, particularly members of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps). According to Philippines News Agency, this strategy, articulated by DSWD Assistant Secretary Irene Dumalo, encourages collaboration between the public and private sectors to achieve sustainable development. Dumalo stressed that while the DSWD provides direct support, partnerships with private entities and government agencies are crucial in helping 4Ps grantees attain self-sufficiency. The goal is to equip beneficiaries with the necessary knowledge, skills, and tools to thrive in a technology-driven

Manila: The Philippine Navy (PN) will continue to engage with its Italian counterparts who have a “robust shipbuilding” capability as this is in line with the country’s Self Reliant Defense Posture (SRDP) Revitalization Act. “It is through technology transfers with other like-minded nations that we can build better ships, not only for the Armed Forces but also for the commercial industry,” PN spokesperson Capt. John Percie Alcos said in a briefing late Tuesday. According to Philippines News Agency, Capt. Alcos emphasized the importance of interacting with nations that have perfected the capabilities the PN intends to develop. Italy, recognized for

Bicol: The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources in Bicol (BFAR-5) has announced that all red tide monitoring areas in the region are now free from red tide toxins, allowing shellfish from these areas to be consumed safely by the public. According to Philippines News Agency, BFAR Bicol Spokesperson Rowena Briones highlighted the significance of continuous monitoring to prevent contaminated shellfish from reaching the market. Regular monitoring is critical for early detection of harmful algal blooms, which can cause seafood-related illnesses such as paralytic shellfish poisoning (PSP). Identifying affected areas allows for timely interventions, including bans on harvesting, selling, and

Manila: Defending champion University of Santo Tomas and National University emerged victorious in their respective matches on Wednesday, securing their places in the Final Four of the UAAP Season 87 men’s tennis tournament at the Felicisimo Ampon Tennis Center in the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex, Manila. UST triumphed over the University of the Philippines with a 4-1 victory, while NU swept Ateneo de Manila University, 5-0. According to Philippines News Agency, both UST and NU now hold similar 7-1 records, followed by UP (6-3), University of the East (5-3), Ateneo (3-6), Adamson University (2-7), and De La Salle University (0-9).

Manila: Malaca±ang on Wednesday announced that the government is contemplating the regulation of social media posts due to the proliferation of misinformation and disinformation, following the arrest and surrender of former president Rodrigo Duterte to the International Criminal Court (ICC). According to Philippines News Agency, Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary and Palace Press Officer Claire Castro explained during a Palace briefing that discussions are ongoing regarding the potential introduction of new guidelines for this measure. When asked about the development of new policies to regulate social media usage, Castro confirmed, “Yes, that’s what we’re talking about now.” Castro highlighted that