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times at the back of his head and fled accompanied by his accomplice identified as one Aries Carlos. Quiambao was declared dead on arrival when he was brought to the hospital.

Rep. Pulong said these latest incidents involving a helpless victim of gun violence and the rapeslay of a young female architect in Davao City have prompted him to renew his call for Congress to pass a law reinstating the death penalty for heinous crimes.

Last year, Duterte, along with Benguet Rep. Eric Yap and ACTCIS Partylist Rep. Edvic Yap, filed House Bill (HB) 501, which aims to reinstate the death penalty for certain heinous crimes, including murder with attendant circumstances, and rape with homicide.

In their bill’s explanatory note, Duterte and his fellow authors stated that “while it can be argued that one’s death will never be commensurate to his/her crimes, the fear of death as punishment serves as deterrence, hindering potential criminals to commit such [heinous] crime[s].”

“Now, more than ever is the time to restore the death penalty in the country because we must not be too complacent with these criminals at the expense of the safety of the whole nation,” they said.

Meanwhile, Rep. Pulong also called on the Philippine National Police (PNP) to strengthen efforts to regulate gun ownership, starting with the introduction of stricter screening procedures for the issuance of permits to own and carry firearms.

He said the killing of the said traffic enforcer is just one case that shows why the PNP should revisit its regulations and procedures in issuing gun ownership licenses.

“This incident should serve as a wake-up call for the PNP to strengthen its efforts on gun control. The PNP should not wait for a similar incident to happen again before it acts to institute reforms in the issuance of gun ownership licenses,” Duterte added.

He said one aspect the PNP should consider when issuing a License to Own and Possess a Firearm (LTOPF) is the requirement to pass a neuropsychiatric examination, which in many cases applicants can purchase for a fee.

Rep. Pulong said he received reports of gun stores telling potential buyers that they can bypass and need not take the neuro-psychiatric clearance and even the drug test requirement in obtaining an LTOPF, which is a prerequisite to be able to purchase a firearm.

“The PNP cannot afford to be lenient in imposing these requirements if it wants to ensure that it issues licenses only to responsible and mentally stable gun owners,” he said.

Former President Rodrigo Duterte, the father of the Davao City lawmaker, signed Republic Act 11766 last year to encourage the up-to-date registration and documentation of firearms.

The law extends the validity of the license to carry and register guns but includes a provision that failure to renew one’s license will be cause for its revocation and the confiscation or forfeiture of the firearm.

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“concerned” and “challenged” over the results of the SWS survey.

“Our objective really is to make sure that everybody feels that their quality of life has improved,” Edillon told ANC’s “Rundown.”

Metro Manila’s net gainers’ score fell from very high to high, or down by 16 points, but it stayed very high in the rest of Luzon.

In the Visayas, net gainers were down by 10 points, or from fair to mediocre, while Mindanao saw a 4-point reduction in net gainers.

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According to DTI, there are 244 South Korean locators in Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) zones across the country. Their total investments reached PHP90 billion, contributing USD130 million in export revenues and 40,000 people in their workforce as of January this year.

“South Korea ranks among PEZA’s top five investing nations. With the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership taking into effect on June 2, I am confident that this standing may be enhanced. Surely, SEMPHIL and other investors can capitalize on the incentives offered by RCEP and our CREATE (Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises) Law,” Pascual added.

Meanwhile, the new complex building will serve as SEMPHIL’s office for communication and collaboration, training area for new and existing employees cation has been alarmed by the attacks against teachers in Pikit, so we are here providing them security,” Gavilanes said in a radio interview.

On May 26, unidentified motorcycle-riding gunmen attacked and killed Joel Reformado, a teacher at the Damalasak Elementary School in Pikit, and injured his co-teacher Elton John Lapinid, while both were onboard a motorbike.

They were among the victims of gun attacks that hit the town since last year.

The local police listed more than 30 victims of shooting in different villages of Pikit as of this posting.

Education officials have condemned the killing of Reformado and urged authorities to take steps to ensure the safety of teachers and students.

Pikit Mayor Sumulong Sultan has ordered all village chairpersons to come up with their own security plan and address the threats confronting their respective areas. (PNA)

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Currently, finding the whereabouts of the said vehicle is the focus of the SITG. Lupaz admitted the SITG has no progress on this yet.

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less reliant on CENRO to enforce the ordinance and maintain a cohesive and efficient solid waste management scheme.

Gumban said Baranagy 28-C is among the several barangays that requested to have their enforcers deputized by CENRO this year.

“Approved na to ang ilang budget for the seminar so tuloy-tuloy na na siya. Pwede na sila maka-issue og citation ticket after the deputation seminar, so dili na sila manawag sa amoa kung naay problema. Pwede na sila maka-act, pwede na sila maka-issue og citation without the CENRO personnel (The budget for the seminar had been approved so it will continue from there. They can issue a citation ticket after the deputation seminar, so they don’t have to call us if there is a problem. They can now act on their own and issue a citation without the need for a CENRO personnel),” Gumban said. Barangays that wish to have their enforcers deputized only need to make a request and coordinate with CENRO to have a deputation seminar scheduled for their officers. CIO

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called and requested police assistance as a male person, who was handcuffed, asked for help at the barangay hall.

During the investigation, the individual was identified as Dennis Roy Pilapil Panzan, who claimed he was abducted by unidentified men in Calinan. He said that he was handcuffed, wrapped with packaging tape and was mauled. However, he was able to escape while traveling on an unidentified vehicle.

According to reports, during the debriefing, Panzan collapsed and was brought to Davao Adventist Hospital, Bangkal, Davao City for urgent medical attention. Unfortunately, his attending physician pronounced him dead.

Another incident was posted on social media on May 30, 2023 that an alleged kidnapping happened in Bajada, Davao City.

Lupaz denied it was “kidnapping” but a legitimate buy-bust operation conducted in Barangay 19-B by the operatives of Police Station 4 Sasa.

“In fact, meron ng spot report niyan sa akin,” Lupaz said during the AFP PNP Press Corps media briefing on Wednesday.

Lupaz said DCPO cannot confirm that the two cases are linked to the Bragas case. He said the police are also investigating the said cases.

Edillon attributed the drop in Visayas’ net gainers score to power outages, “rising temperatures” during the dry season, and elevated inflation.

“Inflation affects all of us,” she said.

In late May, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed an executive order creating an inter-agency committee to tackle inflation.

“Last week Friday, ang focus sa among investigation kay ang whereabouts sa ombak na yellow. Ang ongbak tulo ka klase. Ang katong gigamit sa krimen based sa investigation sa TEU nga niapil sa investigation katong ginatawag na RE (reversed engineering) Bajaj ug naay distinguishing marks na lahi sa ubang Bajaj. Amo nang gi-compare sa picture nga nigawas sa CCTV ug ang modelo na gigamit kay rickshaw model. Mao ni ang atong giapangita karon and so far wala pay progress kung asa gitaguan ning tricycle karon. But we will not stop because this is part of important evidence sa kaso ni Bragas,” Lupaz said.

No fingerprints their mid to long-term professional and personal goals,” said Mike Parsons, managing director Asia-Pacific (APAC) for Universum.

Lupaz said that the forensic unit investigating the crime scene was not able to lift any fingerprints from the body of the victim.

The survey also shows that young Filipino talents are looking for firms that upholds ethical standards, promote work-life balance and respects their employees.

Moreover, Universum’s study shows that surveyed Filipino Gen Zs have lower expectations in terms of salary this year.

It said future talent pool’s salary expectation declined by 25 percent in 2023 from 2022 survey.

In the 2023 survey, respondents’ annual salary expectation is at PHP374,403, or PHP31,000 per month. This is lower compared to the 2022 survey which had salary expectation of PHP495,996 annually, or PHP41,000 a month.

“Wala pa tayong confirmation na ang mga ito ay link sa Bragas case. We are also investigating these cases of sudden disappearances of persons. Ang gusto nako ang mga pamilya muadto sa police stations and muhatag ug statement ug mga witness para maimbestigahan nato. Para makatabang sa pagsolve sa kaso. We cannot just say na link ito without facts. Dili man maingon na whether or not connected ito. Although, we are investigating these two cases of sudden disappearances of these individuals so I am asking witnesses mu-cooperate sa atong mga police aron masulbad ang kaso,” he said.

Lupaz reacted to the testimonies of the families via social media that the victims were allegedly arrested without warrants by the personnel of PNP and NBI-Davao.

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Aside from taming inflation, it is also directed to “enhance initiatives to improve the economy and the quality of life of Filipinos,” according to Malacañang.

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tic and international opportunities for fishery products, ensure there would be a reliable supply of fish, and boost the competitiveness of small and medium fishery enterprises.

The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) earlier created 12 fisheries management areas (FMAs) nationwide to sustainably manage fishery resources.

The World Bank said the FISHCORE would be implemented in two of these FMAs – FMA 6 and FMA 9, which are major fishing grounds on the northwest coast of Luzon, and in archipelagic waters between the Visayas and Mindanao.

“FISHCORE will support the Philippine government in designing and establishing improved fisheries management systems in the selected FMAs’ coastal and municipal waters,” World Bank senior environmental economist Jingjie Chu said.

Bragas was discovered in a prone position covered by dry banana leaves in an open canal at Sarbac Company’s banana plantation last May 18, 2023. She was reported missing around 12:30 a.m. and was last seen on board a yellow ongbak at Crossing Fausta, Calinan District.

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upside potential. The country’s gross domestic product (GDP) expanded 7.6 percent last year and 6.4 percent in the first quarter of 2023. (PNA)

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The Social Security System, Government Service Insurance System, Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth), Home Development Mutual Fund or Pag-IBIG Fund, Overseas Workers Welfare Administration, and the Philippine Veterans Affairs Office, however, will not be included.

Those opposing the bill earlier expressed concern that the MIF might further increase the country’s debt.

“The changes in the bill were supposed to address the concern to ensure that there are enough controls there,” Balisacan said.

For students pursuing business and commerce courses, their top employers are the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, Philippine Airlines, Google, Ayala Corp. and San Miguel Corp.

For STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) students, a big chunk of respondents prefers to work in Google, Microsoft, Intel, Ayala Corp. and Pfizer.

For students of humanities, liberal arts and education, they prefer to work in Google, ABSCBN Corporation, GMA Network, Philippine Airlines and Microsoft.

“The findings of this study remind us of the importance of understanding the preferences of the country’s future talent pool and how organizations can prepare or address those. The challenge for employers who want to attract the best and brightest is to juggle providing a work environment that presents opportunities but at the same time offers flexibility and worklife balance. Awareness among companies of what future employees seek would be valuable not only in hiring the best candidate but also in retaining them, which is essential for both the individual’s and the company’s growth and success,” Parsons added. (PNA)

“Naa bay nag confirm na PNP o NBI or PDEA ang nagdakop nga wala man. I-challenge nato sila. Sa pagkakaron wala man puro lang man na istorya nga gipasanginlan mi nga kami ang nagdampot ana or NBI ba, wala may tinuod ana.

Unless otherwise you secure an affidavit and submit yourself to authorities para magfile ug kaso. Puro lang na istorya sa social media. Maoy nakadaut. Wala man gani sila nakipag cooperate sa amoa unya karon manumangil sila na police or NBI,” Lupaz said.

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De Leon said they will integrate DOT programs in their promotional activities and help capacitate people’s organizations for community-based tourism initiatives, especially in indigenous cultural communities.

“Together we will show to the world that the Philippines is not only home to pristine beaches, rich cultural heritage, distinct cuisines, and hospitable communities, but also a safe beautiful haven to explore and enjoy,” he said.

Frasco, meanwhile, expressed optimism that the Mindanao tourism industry will prosper considering that they have recorded some 2.1 million international arrivals since January this year.