Category: General

Cebu city: A total of 2,587 active indigenous peoples (IP) households in Central Visayas continue to receive comprehensive assistance from the national government, a social welfare official said on Thursday. Shalaine Marie Lucero, regional director of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)-Central Visayas, highlighted the significant support provided to IPs in the region, particularly the Sama Bajau and Atis in Cebu. This includes aid through the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4P) cash grants, enhanced interventions, and capability-building activities. According to Philippines News Agency, the program known as COMPRE is an integrated approach offering a package of services and

Pasay city: The Philippines successfully concluded the first International Conference on Women, Peace, and Security (ICWPS) at the Philippine International Convention Center, reaffirming its commitment to leading the implementation of the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) agenda. Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo highlighted the conference’s achievements, including the adoption of the Pasay Declaration and the participation of diverse attendees from 80 countries. According to Philippines News Agency, the conference underscored the Philippines’ role as a pathfinder and peacemaker in advancing the WPS agenda. Secretary Manalo assured United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed of the country’s dedication to these goals, rooted

Manila: The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) on Wednesday welcomed Geraldine Foregeard as the country’s new French Maritime Expert (FME) following the renewal of a memorandum of agreement (MOA) between MARINA and the French Embassy in the Philippines. According to Philippines News Agency, MARINA Administrator Sonia Malaluan emphasized that the continued partnership between the two countries has been proven effective. The renewed MOA aims to provide a framework for partnership between the involved parties in providing technical assistance, training, and consultancy services through the placement of an FME. Malaluan highlighted that the collaboration symbolizes a shared commitment to ensuring safer seas

Cebu city: Dismissed mayor Michael Rama on Thursday assured his supporters that his name would never be deleted from the ballot in the mayoral race here amid a disqualification petition filed against him and another city mayor before the Commission on Elections (Comelec). At a press conference, Rama said there is no basis for the poll body to erase his name from the ballot because the Ombudsman’s decision over nepotism charges is not yet final. “We have the legal foundation, substantial legal foundation to face the petition,” he said. According to Philippines News Agency, the other mayor facing a disqualification

Iloilo city: The Police Regional Office 6 (PRO6) has strengthened the capabilities of city and provincial police offices in Western Visayas by distributing essential mobility assets, tires, and search, rescue, and retrieval equipment. This initiative, aimed at ensuring heightened security during the upcoming long weekend, was marked by a ceremony at the regional headquarters in Iloilo City on Thursday. According to Philippines News Agency, the deployment includes two Special Weapon and Tactics (SWAT) vans and a light transport vehicle designated for the Antique Police Provincial Office, along with a 4×4 personnel carrier allocated to the Alimodian Police Station under the