Category: General

Washington: The US Army has announced a significant policy change, stating that transgender individuals will no longer be allowed to enlist, and all gender transition-related medical procedures will be halted. This decision follows an executive order signed by President Donald Trump. According to Philippines News Agency, the executive order also pauses all new accessions for individuals with a history of gender dysphoria and halts “all unscheduled, scheduled, or planned” medical procedures associated with affirming or facilitating a gender transition for current service members. The US Army emphasized that those with gender dysphoria who have volunteered to serve will still be

Bangkok: Prisons must embrace transparency in governance and recognize the impact of incarceration on poverty and public health, a United Nations official said during the ASEAN Regional Corrections Conference (ARCC) 2025 held here. According to Philippines News Agency, Rafael Souza, crime prevention and criminal justice officer at the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), highlighted on Saturday the strong link between poverty and crime. Souza emphasized that the organization is committed to ending poverty in all forms, noting that “incarceration aggravates poverty not just for the inmates but also for their families, especially if the incarcerated is the family’s

Davao del Norte: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Saturday urged voters in Davao del Norte to support all 12 senatorial candidates of the Alyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas coalition, emphasizing their ‘very impressive’ track records. According to Philippines News Agency, Marcos highlighted the candidates’ notable performance in various government positions during a campaign rally in Carmen, Davao del Norte. He remarked, “The opponent is formidable because if we look at them one by one, their records are very impressive, their performance in the various government positions they held have been very good.” He further noted the collective strength and

Manila: The Philippines and France have agreed to enhance their collaboration in the dairy sector, as announced by the Department of Agriculture (DA). The announcement highlighted the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the National Dairy Authority (NDA) and France-based Phylum SARL to conduct a feasibility study for the Philippine Dairy Project. According to Philippines News Agency, the feasibility study will be funded through a grant from the French government’s Fonds d’Etudes et d’Aide au Secteur Prive. This study aims to determine if the project qualifies for a concessional loan from the French government. The Philippine Dairy Project

Tagum City: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. announced plans to broaden the reach of job fairs across the Philippines, aiming to boost employment, particularly for beneficiaries of key government assistance programs. Speaking at the “Trabaho sa Bagong Pilipinas” job fair in Tagum City, Davao del Norte, Marcos highlighted the government’s dedication to improving the lives of Filipinos. According to Philippines News Agency, the event, organized by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), featured a collaboration between national and local governments. This partnership aims to ensure the successful implementation of job