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MMDA purifies over 5k gallons of water for storm-hit families in Bicol
QUEZON CITY (PIA) — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority’s (MMDA) solar-powered water filtration system has successfully provided 5,040 gallons of clean water in Naga City, which was severely hit by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine. The MMDA said it conducted its on-site water purification in the city’s barangays Mabolo and Triangulo. The purified water benefited up…
MMDA prepares rescue assets for deployment amid TS Kristine
QUEZON CITY, — In response to directives from President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is readying its assets and rescue personnel to assist those affected by Tropical Storm Kristine. MMDA Chairman and concurrent Metro Manila Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (MMDRRMC) Chairperson Atty. Don Artes led an inspection of the…
Comelec addressing concerns on possible use of AI, deepfakes in 2025 polls
QUEZON CITY — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has said it is addressing concerns on the possible prevalent use of artificial intelligence (AI) technology as well as deepfake in the upcoming 2025 midterm elections. Comelec spokesperson John Rex Laudiangco said on Oct. 17 they have sought the commitment of Google and social media giants like…
PBBM thanks UAE for pardoning 143 OFWs
QUEZON CITY — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. thanked the United Arab Emirates (UAE) after announcing on Tuesday, Oct. 15, that the Middle Eastern nation has pardoned 143 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) jailed for minor offenses. In a statement, President Marcos said that he expressed the Philippines’ “heartfelt” gratitude to UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed…
Elevating Mediation and ADR Standards at the 6th AMA Conference
The 6th Asian Mediation Association (AMA) Conference, hosted by the Supreme Court of the Philippines in support from the Office of the Court Administrator and the Philippine Judicial Academy, took place from October 15-16, 2024, at the Grand Hyatt Manila in Taguig City. Themed “Harmony and Strategic Innovations in Mediation and ADR,” the conference aims…
‘Ayuda’ means gov’t response to reduce poverty
TAGUM CITY, Davao del Norte – Whatever form of assistance the government offers to individuals in crisis situations is always a response to alleviate the lives of beneficiaries from the impact of poverty. Panelists during the dissemination of the 2023 Full-year Davao del Norte Poverty Statistics held in Tagum City on Oct 10, explained to…
DepEd NCR: Stronger Together for a brighter future
The upcoming “Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas” on Tuesday, October 17, is set to feature the Department of Education – National Capital Region (DepEd NCR), led by its esteemed Regional Director, Jocelyn Andaya. This event will be an opportunity for the public to learn more about the critical role of DepEd NCR in shaping the future of…
PBBM urges APT to boost food reserves amid threats from climate change
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday reiterated his call for ASEAN Plus Three (APT) to boost its staple food reserves to better prepare for crises threatening food security. In his speech at the 27th ASEAN Plus Three Summit in Laos, President Marcos re-echoed the 2024 World Risk Index where the Philippines was named among…
AI Got It: HAWKS AI technology to provide solution to disease detection and crop management among others
Due to the tedious, time-consuming, and hazardous nature of traditional crop disease detection methods, the Autonomous Societally Inspired Mission Oriented Vehicles – Harmonized Aerial Watch and Knowledge-Based Survey (ASIMOV-HAWKS) has developed an automated solution to optimize agricultural practices. At a research, development, and innovation symposium held on the second day of the Regional Science, Technology,…
President Marcos joins opening of ASEAN summits
QUEZON CITY — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., together with fellow leaders from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and Timor-Leste as an observer member, convened on Wednesday morning, October 9, for the opening ceremony of the 44th and 45th ASEAN Summits and Related Summits, the Department of Foreign Affairs said. The opening event…