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MUNTINLUPA: The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) on Friday gave persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) at the New Bilibid Prison (NBP) in Muntinlupa City an opportunity to speak with loved ones in honoring their dearly departed through “e-Undas”. BuCor Director General Gregorio Pio Catapang said the initiative, which facilitates supervised video calls for PDLs, underscores the importance of family ties even in challenging circumstances. “We want to make sure that despite physical confinement, PDLs can still stay connected with their families during meaningful occasions,” he added in a statement. According to Philippines News Agency, on Saturday, Catapang and other BuCor officials

MANILA: Oil prices continued to climb on Friday following news reports that Iran is preparing to strike Israel in a few days. The international oil benchmark of Brent crude increased by 0.55 percent to USD74.43 per barrel at 11.09 a.m. local time (0809 GMT), up from the previous session’s close of USD74.02. The US benchmark West Texas Intermediate also rose by 0.64 percent to USD70.74 per barrel, compared to USD70.29 at the prior session’s close. According to Philippines News Agency, Brent oil price increased by 2.2 percent and WTI rose by 2.1 percent during the day on Thursday. The concern

Manila: The Toll Regulatory Board (TRB) has called on the public who plan to leave Metro Manila during the long Undas weekend to take advantage of the low vehicular traffic along the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) and South Luzon Expressway (SLEX). According to Philippines News Agency, TRB spokesperson Julius Corpuz, in an interview on “Special Report: Undas 2024” organized by the Presidential Communications Office, noted that the vehicular traffic in both gateways “defy historical data.” Corpuz mentioned that they had projected a peak in vehicular exodus early Friday, which did not materialize. “The NLEX and SLEX are not crowded. Vehicular

PUERTO PRINCESA: The Philippines grabbed two gold medals Friday during the 2024 International Canoe Federation (ICF) Dragon Boat World Championships here. According to Philippines News Agency, the Filipinos clocked 47.07 seconds in the 20-seater Mixed 200-meter event to beat the Canadians, who finished in 48.69 seconds, while Individual Neutral Athletes placed third with a time of 49.03 seconds. Team captain Ojay Fuentes expressed satisfaction, stating, “We’re so happy for winning two gold medals, this is a big boost to all the Filipino athletes competing here.” Fuentes also extended gratitude to supporters, including the Puerto Princesa City government, the Philippine Sports

Manila: The Council for Women and Children (CWC) on Friday emphasized the necessity of equipping parents with the knowledge to protect their children from various harms, especially online abuses and violence. According to Philippines News Agency, as part of the National Children’s Month (NCM) celebration, CWC Executive Director and Undersecretary Angelo Tapales announced plans for a conference aimed at helping parents better shield their children. The CWC, affiliated with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), is responsible for formulating policies and monitoring the implementation of laws, programs, and projects for children and youth under 18. The council is