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Parañaque City: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has called on governments across the Asia Pacific region to adopt initiatives aimed at creating gender-responsive social security systems. This appeal was made during the 41st ASEAN Social Security Association (ASSA) Conference and Board Meetings, held at the Seda Manila Bay Hotel in Parañaque City. According to Philippines News Agency, Rachel Mary Anne Basas, Gender Officer at ADB’s Gender Equality Division, highlighted several key measures in her presentation. She urged the extension of social protection to informal workers and stressed the importance of addressing unpaid work through investments in subsidized care services, such

Manila: The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) announced on Monday that it has partnered with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to enhance air navigation and safety measures. According to Philippines News Agency, both CAAP and FAA signed a non-binding air navigation and implementation cooperation work plan in Bangkok, Thailand. This agreement outlines a framework for collaboration aimed at improving air navigation and safety through the exchange of non-sensitive data and resources. The initiative is part of a broader international effort to modernize aviation systems and practices. The partnership will focus on several key areas, including the modernization of

Quezon City: Another reorganization is anticipated within the Philippine National Police (PNP) due to the impending retirement of several senior officers in the coming weeks. In a press briefing held at Camp Crame, PNP spokesperson Brig. Gen. Jean Fajardo announced that Deputy Chief for Operations, Lt. Gen. Michael John Dubria, the PNP’s third highest official, will retire on December 20, while PNP chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil will retire on February 7 next year. According to Philippines News Agency, Maj. Gen. Jonnel Estomo, chief of the Area Police Command (APC)-Southern Luzon, has already retired after reaching the mandatory retirement age

BAGUIO CITY: The Social Security System (SSS) in Northern Luzon assured on Monday that it will continue its Run After Contribution Evaders (RACE) campaign in 2025, citing its effectiveness in protecting private-sector workers’ rights. ‘Tinuluy-tuloy ng central office ang RACE kasi nakita nila na napaka-effective in 2024 kaya we are again using this sa 2025 (The central office continued RACE because they saw its effectiveness in 2024. We will continue doing it in 2025),’ said Atty. Blesselda Acosta, chief legal officer of SSS North Luzon 1, during a press conference here. According to Philippines News Agency, the RACE campaign, which

Manila: The Department of Agriculture (DA) announced its intention to secure multi-billion-dollar foreign financing to enhance the country’s agriculture sector. At a press conference on the sidelines of the Kadiwa ng Pangulo Expo 2024, DA Assistant Secretary Arnel de Mesa revealed that the country is planning 12 to 14 new financing projects in collaboration with the World Bank, the Asian Development Bank (ADB), and the French government. According to Philippines News Agency, these initiatives include the USD1 billion Philippine Sustainable Agriculture Transformation project, which aims to become the largest project within the department. De Mesa explained that the project would