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Manila: The Land Transportation Office (LTO) is making its services more accessible to residents in the southern part of Negros Occidental with the opening of its district office in Sipalay City. According to Philippines News Agency, the 226-square-meter LTO Sipalay City District Office building located in Barangay Gil Montilla was inaugurated on Tuesday, and will serve not only clients in Sipalay, but also from the municipalities of Cauayan, Hinobaan, Ilog, Candoni, and the city of Kabankalan. In a statement on Wednesday, Bacolod City 6th District Rep. Mercedes Alvarez said the building was constructed and funded by the national government through

Manila: Cebu Pacific (CEB), in collaboration with Aboitiz InfraCapital Cebu Airport Corporation (ACAC) and the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW), is set to establish an overseas Filipino workers (OFW) processing center at Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) Terminal 2. The construction of the center is slated to begin this month, with operations expected to commence by June. According to Philippines News Agency, the new facility aims to simplify the processing of essential travel documents such as overseas employment certificates (OECs) and exit clearances for OFWs. Additionally, it will serve as a support hub for their departure and return-related concerns. Candice Iyog,

Manila: Speaker Martin Romualdez on Wednesday reaffirmed the readiness of the House of Representatives prosecution panel for the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte in June. According to Philippines News Agency, the prosecution panel has meticulously reviewed the evidence and legal arguments to ensure a solid and fact-based presentation before the Senate impeachment court. “The House has done its part in transmitting the Articles of Impeachment, and our prosecution panel is ready to present the case as soon as the impeachment court is convened,” Romualdez stated in a news release. He further expressed his trust in the Senate to

Laoag: Residents of this city are urged to join millions around the world for Earth Hour, a yearly global environmental campaign that encourages individuals, businesses, and governments to switch off their lights for an hour. “Let’s come together to protect our planet. On March 22, 2025 (Saturday), from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., we encourage everyone to switch off non-essential lights and take a stand for a sustainable future,” Mylene Isabel Pascual, head of the Laoag City Environment and Natural Resources Office, said in a statement on Wednesday. According to Philippines News Agency, Pascual stated that Laoag has been supporting

Baguio City: The Supreme Court (SC) has launched its first Gender Sensitivity Training (GST) in the Judiciary Workshop, reinforcing its commitment to fairness, equality, and inclusivity in the judicial system. According to Philippines News Agency, the pilot session took place on March 10 – 11 in Baguio City in coordination with the Philippine Judicial Academy (PHILJA). The GST included lectures on Fundamental Gender Concepts Including Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression (SOGIE); Gender Images in Relation to Gender Concept; Gender-Fair Language in the Judiciary and Gender-Fair Courtroom Etiquette; and Sexual Harassment, CODI (Committee on Decorum and Investigation), and Safe Spaces