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The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) – PhilSys Registry Office, PSA Region IV-A and the City Government of Tayabas formally strengthened their partnership in advancing digital governance through the ceremonial signing of the Subscription Agreement for the National ID Integrated Tayabazen Digital Platform: User Registration and Identity Verification on 13 July 2026 at the New Tayabas City Hall.
The signing marks Tayabas City as the first local government unit (LGU) in CALABARZON to subscribe to the National ID Authentication System (NIDAS), the official authentication platform of the Philippine Identification System (PhilSys).
Through the agreement, the Tayabazen Digital Platform is authorized to operate as a National ID Authentication Relying Party, enabling the City Government of Tayabas to securely verify the identity of individuals using their National ID credentials.
In his message, Mayor Anthony A. Lim expressed his gratitude to the PSA, the Sangguniang Panlungsod, the City Civil Registrar’s Office, the Information Technology Office, and all stakeholders whose collaboration made the initiative possible.
He emphasized that the partnership reflects the city’s commitment to digital transformation by providing more secure, efficient, and accessible government services to its constituents.
NIDAS enables government agencies and authorized private sector entities to authenticate an individual’s identity through the National ID while ensuring compliance with established security and data privacy standards.
The Subscription Agreement was signed by Mayor Anthony Abustan Lim and City Administrator Atty. Voltaire Dela Cruz for the City Government of Tayabas, and by Assistant Secretary and Deputy National Statistician Rosalinda P. Bautista and PhilSys Registry Office–UCDMS Director Atty. Henedine P. Palabras for the PSA.
Witnesses to the signing included City Civil Registrar Maide Jader, City Legal Officer Atty. Christopher Juniar, ICT Head Raymond Bermudez, PSA Regional Director Charito C. Armonia, PSA Quezon Officer-in-Charge Normita Pagkatipunan, and PhilSys Registry Office–GSUCD Chief Oliver P. Chancoco.
The ceremony was attended by members of the Sangguniang Panlungsod, barangay chairpersons, department heads of the City Government of Tayabas, representatives from the PSA, and other stakeholders. As the first LGU in CALABARZON to subscribe to NIDAS, Tayabas City sets a milestone in promoting trusted digital identity authentication and advancing the digitalization of government services in the region.
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, La Union — The Department of Science and Technology Ilocos Region (DOST Ilocos Region), under the leadership of Regional Director Teresita A. Tabaog, participated in the Two-Day Preparatory Training for Delegates of the National IT Challenge for Youth with Disabilities on June 17 -18, 2026, at the Agtutubo Conference Room, City of San Fernando, La Union.
The activity aimed to prepare and identify outstanding youth with disabilities who may represent the Philippines in the Global IT Challenge for Youth with Disabilities to be held in Da Nang, Vietnam in October 2026. The training serves as a platform to strengthen participants’ digital competencies and enhance their readiness for national and international competition.
Representing DOST Ilocos Region, Science Research Specialist Mr. Justin Niduaza Madrid served as one of the resource persons, providing technical guidance and support to participating delegates throughout the training.
As part of the activity, participants underwent the eCombination Challenge Training Workshop, which focused on evaluating integrated application skills in information search using Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tools, spreadsheet utilization, and presentation. The workshop was designed to enhance participants’ ability to apply these digital competencies in practical and real-life situations.
Through interactive sessions and hands-on activities, the delegates were given opportunities to further develop their problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills while gaining confidence in using digital tools and technologies. The activity also fostered collaboration, learning, and active engagement among participants.
Through its continued support for programs that promote inclusivity, digital empowerment, and innovation, DOST Ilocos Region remains committed to advancing science, technology, and innovation in creating meaningful opportunities for youth with disabilities and empowering communities across the region.
The Department of Science and Technology Regional Office XII (DOST XII), under the visionary leadership of Regional Director Engr. Sammy P. Malawan, PhD, was conferred the BJMP Special Award during the celebration of the 35th Founding Anniversary of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) on July 1, 2026, at the QC M.I.C.E., Diliman, Quezon City.
The prestigious recognition stands as a manifestation of DOST XII’s unwavering commitment in advancing science, technology, and innovation in transforming lives and empowering communities – including Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs) – through sustainable and inclusive development initiatives.
The award recognizes the Department’s exemplary partnership with the BJMP through the Community Empowerment through Science and Technology (CEST) Program, which has successfully integrated science-based interventions within jail facilities across SOCCSKSARGEN. These initiatives have provided PDLs with opportunities for livelihood development, access to clean and safe water, environmental stewardship, disaster risk reduction and management (DRRM), and educational resources, equipping them with valuable knowledge and skills as they prepare for successful reintegration into society.
Notably, DOST SOCCSKSARGEN is the first regional office in the entire DOST System to establish a formal partnership with the BJMP through the CEST Program, setting a benchmark for collaborative, science-driven rehabilitation initiatives nationwide. Today, all Provincial Science and Technology Offices (PSTOs) in the region have ongoing and impactful projects with their respective BJMP facilities, reflecting the Department’s sustained commitment to extending the benefits of science and technology to underserved and marginalized sectors.
Among its most notable accomplishments is the partnership with the BJMP General Santos City Male Dormitory, which was recognized as the National Best CEST Community in 2025 – a milestone that exemplifies the transformative impact of DOST’s interventions in correctional institutions.
More than an institutional recognition, the BJMP Special Award affirms DOST XII’s steadfast pursuit of inclusive development by empowering individuals with opportunities for productivity, self-reliance, and social reintegration. Through science-based interventions, the Department continues to contribute to reducing recidivism, promoting economic empowerment, enhancing community resilience, and ultimately strengthening public safety.
The distinction was formally conferred by JCSUPT Dennis U. Rocamora, CESE, Deputy Administrator of the Jail Bureau and Officer-in-Charge of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology, in recognition of DOST XII’s invaluable contributions to advancing BJMP’s rehabilitation and reintegration programs.
As DOST XII continues to champion science for the people, this recognition further inspires the Department to strengthen partnerships, expand transformative innovations, and remain steadfast in its mission of bringing the benefits of science, technology, and innovation to every Filipino – leaving no community behind.
Access to essential healthcare services was made more convenient for residents of Brgy. Kalubkob, Silang as the Provincial Government of Cavite (PGC) conducted a Medical and Dental Mission on July 8, benefiting a total of 389 individuals.
The outreach activity was held through the collaboration of the Office of the Provincial Governor (OPG) and the Office of the Provincial Health Officer (OPHO), in response to the request of 5th District Board Member Aidel Paul Belamide.
The initiative also received valuable support from the Punong Barangay, Barangay Health Workers (BHWs), and Barangay Nutrition Scholars (BNS), whose assistance contributed to the orderly delivery of healthcare services.
Medical consultations were provided by doctors from the General Emilio Aguinaldo Memorial Hospital (GEAMH), while the dental team from CarSiGMA District Hospital rendered free dental services. Residents also availed themselves of fasting blood sugar (FBS) testing, electrocardiogram (ECG) screening, and free maintenance medicines.
The mission recorded 234 medical consultations, 38 dental services, 93 FBS tests, and 24 ECG screenings, serving a total of 389 beneficiaries.
Through sustained partnerships with local officials, healthcare institutions, and community volunteers, the provincial government continues to expand access to quality healthcare services, ensuring that more Caviteños receive timely and compassionate medical care within their own communities. — OPIO
The Provincial Government of Cavite conducted a Medical and Dental Mission in Barangay Tamacan, Amadeo on July 7, providing free healthcare services to local residents.
A total of 200 beneficiaries received medical consultations, while 50 underwent Fasting Blood Sugar (FBS) testing, 34 availed of Electrocardiogram (ECG) services, and 43 received dental care, through the OPHO healthcare team. In addition to these services, free medicines and vitamins were also distributed by the medical mission team to support the continued recovery of the beneficiaries.
Present during the activity were Board Member Aldrin Anacan, and Amadeo Mayor Jojo Domingo who expressed their support for the delivery of accessible healthcare services to the community.
The initiative reflects the provincial governments strong commitment to promoting public health and enhancing the well-being of every Caviteño through sustained, community-centered health programs. — OPIO
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BATANGAS CITY, BATANGAS— Matagumpay na naisagawa ang Civil Registration Training for Local Civil Registry Office Personnel sa lalawigan ng Batangas noong ika 01-02 ng Hulyo, 2026.
Ito ay pangalawa sa serye ng pagsasanay sa rehiyon ng CALABARZON matapos ang naunang pagsasanay ng mga LCRO personnel sa Cavite noong 16-17 ng Hunyo, at susundan ng mga iba pang lalawigan ng CALABARZON sa mga buwan ng Agosto at Setyembre.
Ang nasabing pagpapalakas ng kaalaman sa Civil Registration ay mula sa inisyatibo ng Philippine Statistics Authority IV-A sa pakikipagtulungan ng liga o asosasyon ng mga Local Civil Registry Offices sa buong CALABARZON. Layon ng nasabing pagsasanay ang magbigay ng dagdag at bagong kaalaman tungkol sa proseso at mga batas na sumasaklaw sa Civil Registration, mga napapanahong Memorandum Circulars na ipinalalabas ng PSA, mga panuntunan at pamamaraan sa operasyon (operational guidelines and procedures) ng mga bagong sistema at proyekto patungkol sa civil registration, upang mas maging epektibo at naayon sa pamantayan ang paglilingkod sa publiko sa larangan ng pagtatalang sibil.
Mahalagang bahagi rin ng pagsasanay ang Open Forum na nagbigay-linaw sa mga katanungan at ang pagsusulit na sumukat sa natutunan ng mga participants.
Kabilang sa mga resource persons si PSA IV-A Regional Director Ms. Charito C. Armonia, Chief Administrative Officer Ms. Wilma A. Villafuerte, Chief Statistical Specialist Ms. Yra B. Sibug, at Supervising Statistical Specialist Ms. Raquel C. Ronario.
Ang nasabing inisyatibo ay ipagpapatuloy ng PSA IV-A upang masigurong lahat ng mga LCROs sa CALABARZON ay nabigyan ng mga nararapat na kaalaman tungkol sa Civil Registration, upang mas paigtingin ang pagpapatupad ng batas at mga proseso para sa kapakanan ng bawat Pilipino.
CITY OF LIPA, Batangas – Naitala sa 6.3 percent ang headline inflation sa rehiyon ng CALABARZON nitong buwan ng Hunyo 2026, ayon sa pag-uulat ni Officer-in-Charge-SOCD Charity O. Bautista ng Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) CALABARZON sa ginanap na press conference nitong Martes, ika-14 ng Hulyo taong kasalukuyan.
Ito ay mas mabagal kumpara sa inflation ng rehiyon noong Mayo 2026 na naitala sa 6.8 percent, at mas mabilis naman kaysa noong Hunyo 2025 na naitala sa 1.8 percent.
Sa kasalukuyan, ang average year-to-date inflation rate mula Enero hanggang Hunyo 2026 ay nasa 4.9 percent.
Ang pangunahing dahilan ng mas mabagal na pagtaas sa pangkalahatang presyo ng mga kalakal at serbisyo sa rehiyon nitong Hunyo 2026, kumpara noong Mayo 2026, ay ang mas mas mabagal na pagtaas ng presyo ng Transport na may 10.8 percent inflation.
Sinundan ito ng Food and Non-alcoholic Beverages na nakapagtala ng
3.4 percent inflation at Housing, water, electricity, gas, and other fuels na may 9.7 percent inflation nitong buwan ng Hunyo 2026.
Sa mga pangkat ng pagkain sa rehiyon, nagpakita ng mas mabilis na pagtaas ng presyo nitong buwan ng Hunyo 2026 ang mga sumusunod: Flour, bread, and other bakery products (5.6 percent inflation) at Ready-made food and other food products (3.9 percent inflation.
Samantala, nagtala ng pagtaas ng presyo ang Vegetables, tubers, plantains, cooking bananas and pulses, na may 1.6 percent inflation.
Sa kabilang banda, ang mga sumusunod na pangkat ng pagkain ay nagpakita naman ng mas mabagal na pagtaas ng presyo nitong Hunyo 2026 kumpara noong nakaraang buwan ng Mayo 2026: Bigas (11.1 percent inflation); Oils and fats (8.8 percent inflation); Fish and seafood (7.2 percent inflation); Fruits and nuts (4.0 percent inflation); Corn (1.8 percent inflation); Sugar, confectionery and desserts (1.0 percent inflation); at Milk and other dairy products and eggs (0.5 percent inflation).
Samantala, nakapagtala naman ng mas mabilis na pagbaba ng presyo ngayong Hunyo 2026 ang Meat, na may -4.1 percent inflation.
Sa mga probinsya at Highly Urbanized City ng CALABARZON, limang lugar ang nakapag-ulat ng mas mabagal na antas ng pagtaas ng presyo ng mga pangunahing produkto at serbisyo nitong buwan ng Hunyo 2026 kumpara noong Mayo 2026.
Kabilang dito ang Rizal na may 6.9 percent inflation, Cavite na may 6.2 percent inflation, Quezon na may 5.5 percent inflation, Batangas na may 3.8 percent inflation, at Lungsod ng Lucena na may 3.7 percent inflation.
Sa kabilang banda, sa Laguna nakapagtala ng mas mabilis na pagtaas ng antas ng presyo ng mga pangunahing serbisyo at bilihin na umakyat sa 8.0 percent.
Dagdag dito, naitala sa 74 sentimo noong Hunyo 2026 ang purchasing power of peso (PPP) o ang halaga ng piso kumpara sa halaga nito noong 2018.
ISANG Regional Level Most Wanted Person na nasa talaan bilang High-Value Individual (HVI) ang nahuli sa isinagawang sanib-puwersang operasyon ng pulisya na pinangunahan ng mga tauhan ng Warrant Section ng Trece Martires Component City Police Station kamakailan sa Misamis Occidental.
Ang akusadong si alyas Rudelie, 37, at residente ng Barangay Panalsalan, Plaridel, Misamis Occidental ay inaresto sa bisa ng mga warrant of arrest na inilabas ng Assisting Judge ng Regional Trial Court, Branch 131, Trece Martires City, Cavite, noong Agosto 27, 2024, na walang inirekomendang piyansa.
Ito ay may kaugnayan sa mga kasong Violation of Article II, Section 5, paragraph 1, in relation to Section 26, at Violation of Article II, Section 11 ng Republic Act No. 9165 o Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 na kinakaharap ng akusado.
Nagsilbing lead unit ang pulis-Trece sa operasyon katuwang ang Plaridel Municipal Police Station, 1st Provincial Mobile Force Company ng Misamis Occidental Police Provincial Office, MOCPPO-Provincial Intelligence Unit, at 1002nd Regional Mobile Force Battalion 10.
Nabatid na ang naturang law enforcement operation ay isinagawa sa Purok 8, Barangay Panalsalan, Plaridel, Misamis Occidental dakong alas-5:30 ng hapon nitong Hulyo 13.
TIKLO ang isang Regional Level Most Wanted Person na may kasong rape sa operasyong isinagawa ng pulisya kamakailan sa Naic, Cavite.
Nabatid na dakong alas-6:30 ng umaga nitong Hulyo 14 ay inaresto ng mga tauhan ng warrant section ng Naic Municipal Police Station ang akusado na si alyas JOM, residente ng Maragondon, sa Barangay Timalan Balsahan, Naic.
Ang pagkakaaresto ay sa bisa ng warrant of arrest na inisyu ng Presiding Judge ng Regional Trial Court, Branch 15, Naic, Cavite noong Hulyo 9, 2025 para sa kasong rape (Violation of Article 266-A (1) in relation to Article 266-B of the Revised Penal Code) at walang nakatakdang halaga ng piyansa sa warrant, na nagbibigay-diin sa bigat ng paglabag.
Isinagawa ang operasyon alinsunod sa mga itinakdang pamamaraan at idinokumento gamit ang Alternative Recording Device.
TIMBOG ang isang Provincial Level Most Wanted Person (MWP) sa matagumpay na manhunt operation ng kapulisan kamakailan sa Bacoor City, Cavite.
Naaresto ang akusadong si alyas Jomar, 33, at residente ng Queens Row East, Bacoor City, sa Manhunt Charlie Operation na ikinasa ng mga tauhan ng Warrant Section ng Bacoor Component City Police Station sa Soldier Hills 4, Barangay Molino VI, ng naturang lungsod dakong alas-10:30 ng gabi nitong Hulyo 13.
Inaresto ang akusado sa bisa ng warrant of arrest na inilabas ng Regional Trial Court, Branch 112, Bacoor City, Cavite, noong Abril 20, 2026 para sa paglabag sa Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 (Republic Act No. 9165), partikular sa kasong Possession of Dangerous Drugs at walang inirekomendang piyansa ang hukuman.