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BI, PRA ink pact on sharing of retiree visa applicants' data
Gov’t to assess ex-MILF combatants
who could qualify for housing aid
As part of the Task Force for Decommissioned Combatants and their Communities, the DSWD augmented 30 staff from the Field Office 12’s Normalization Program Team, joined by NHA and Joint Task Force for Camps Transformation staff.
The groundbreaking and initial housing settlements will be constructed this year in Camp Abubakar in Barira, Maguindanao, and Camp Bilal in Munai, Lanao del Sur.
Similar housing projects will be built in other MILF camps.
The validation and profiling activity from June 9 to 25 is in coordination with the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity. FROM PAGE 1
Resupply operation in Ayungin
Shoal completed without an incident
By Paula Bien Valero
The President gave the Order of Lapu-Lapu, Kampilan for their service. This specific award is given to government officials and personnel, as well as to private individuals, in recognition of their invaluable or extraordinary service in furtherance of the President’s campaign or advocacy.
Meanwhile, National Security Adviser (NSA) Secretary Eduardo Año accused China of violating international and domestic laws when its coast guard intentionally rammed Philippine vessels and harassed troops onboard during a resupply mission in Ayungin Shoal.
Año said among those laws are the Convention on Collision at Sea, International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) and Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea.
“Dapat dun lahat ng (All) member states should exercise self-restraint and always opt [for] the use of peaceful means to settle disputes,” Año said in a Palace briefing on Monday. FROM PAGE 1
Public warned vs. continued
degassing in Taal Volcano
The head of the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on Monday advised the public to refrain from entering the Taal Volcano Island, a permanent danger zone, as the volcano continues to emit gases.
"Sulfur dioxide (SO2) is the gas that we can smell. There are other gases that are also dangerous that we might not be able to detect like carbon dioxide which in large quantities can displace air and asphyxiate," Phivolcs Director Teresito Bacolcol told the Philippine News Agency.
On Saturday, Phivolcs reported that degassing activity was monitored at the main crater from 1:30 a.m. to 7:55 a.m. It generated thick plumes reaching 2,400 meters high.
Taal Volcano has been degassing significant volumes of gas since March 2021, the Phivolcs said.
Degassing occurs when volcanic materials come into contact with water, creating steam and volcanic gases.
"Rain in the Taal area last week increased steam emissions, as rainwater seeped into the volcanic system and quickly turned into steam," Bacolcol said.
He also noted that the steam contains SO2 which is acidic and could irritate the respiratory system.
Taal Volcano has been on Alert Level 1 since July 2022, which means there is an
Pilot-testing of Kadiwa app
in NCR before year end – DA
By Lyn Y. Tallio
In accordance with the administration’s thrust to make affordable agricultural products more accessible to consumers , the Department of Agriculture (DA) yesterday announced it is eyeing to pilot-test a Kadiwa store mobile application before year end.
" We are planning to launch a Kadiwa app where ordering and buying will be much easier for our Kadiwa buyers," DA Assistant Secretary for Consumer Affairs and Legislative Affairs Genevieve Velicaria Guevarra said during Radyo Pilipinas’ Usapang Agrikultura program on Monday.
“Hopefully by the end of the year, we will have a pilot project where we will test, perhaps, first in the NCR,” she said.
Guevarra said the DA was currently working with the private sector for the technicalities and initial launching of the said app, and its nationwide launching once successfully piloted.
According to the DA official, there are almost two million households regularly buying from 472 Kadiwa stores nationwide.
These include 266 regular Kadiwa stores, 119 regular Kadiwa pop-up stores, 52 regular Kadiwa ng Pangulo (KNP) sites, 32 Kadiwa-on-wheels, and three Kadiwa centers.
There are also more than 1,400 farmer cooperatives and organizations currently linked to the Kadiwa stores.
Guevarra said the DA plans to establish at least one Kadiwa Center per province in partnership with the local government units and agencies.
“Our goal is to have a Kadiwa Center in each province,and in all of the major cities,” she said.
By Lyn Y. Tallio
The PRA is mandated to process applications for SRRV, a special non-immigrant visa that permits multiple entry, provides other benefits and is issued to qualified foreign national retirees.
Tansingco said the BI would assist the PRA in vetting foreign nationals applying for retiree visas in the country.
“This electronic data exchange system would allow for better monitoring, assisting the PRA in the implementation of their mandate, as well as allowing the BI to intercept foreign nationals with derogatory records attempting to reside in the country,” the BI chief said.
The initiative aims to expedite data exchange, facilitating smoother procedures for holders of the SRRV and enabling a more efficient monitoring system for immigration officers.
The agreement also introduces an advanced online/electronic system designed to facilitate the seamless exchange of information between the BI and PRA.
This allows the PRA to access travel histories and facilitate the verification of any derogatory records.
Likewise, the system seeks to bolster the implementation of Republic Act 11032, also known as the Ease of Doing Business and Efficient Government Service Delivery Act of 2018.
The agreement shall be valid and effective for a period of five years, and subject to renewal every two years. FROM PAGE 1
More charges readied Vs. Alice Guo – PAOCC
By Josept Anthony A. Damgo
“Since we have filed cases against her for the Bamban POGO, there’s a possibility that cases will be filed against her in connection with the Porac POGO or additional charges may be filed with regard to Bamban,” he said.
Guo, whose identity and citizenship have been placed under scrutiny, was placed under a six-month preventive suspension without pay by the Office of the Ombudsman on May 31 following the administrative complaints of the Department of the Interior and Local Government for grave misconduct, serious dishonesty, gross neglect of duty and conduct prejudicial to the best interest of the service. FROM PAGE 1
Laptop charger sparks fire
at Dumaguete Airport - CAAP
The head of the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on Monday advised the public to refrain from entering the Taal Volcano Island, a permanent danger zone, as the volcano continues to emit gases.
"Sulfur dioxide (SO2) is the gas that we can smell. There are other gases that are also dangerous that we might not be able to detect like carbon dioxide which in large quantities can displace air and asphyxiate," Phivolcs Director Teresito Bacolcol told the Philippine News Agency.
On Saturday, Phivolcs reported that degassing activity was monitored at the main crater from 1:30 a.m. to 7:55 a.m. It generated thick plumes reaching 2,400 meters high.
Taal Volcano has been degassing significant volumes of gas since March 2021, the Phivolcs said.
Degassing occurs when volcanic materials come into contact with water, creating steam and volcanic gases.
"Rain in the Taal area last week increased steam emissions, as rainwater seeped into the volcanic system and quickly turned into steam," Bacolcol said.
He also noted that the steam contains SO2 which is acidic and could irritate the respiratory system.
Taal Volcano has been on Alert Level 1 since July 2022, which means there is an
No flight was affected and the passengers were able to go back to the pre-departure area at 8:40 p.m., the report added.
The CAAP advised passengers to ensure their gadgets are in good condition before plugging these into airport outlets.
"CAAP strongly encourages the public to be vigilant with their electronic gadgets at airports, ensuring they are properly inspected and in good condition to prevent any potential incidents," it said. (PNA) FROM PAGE 1