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The Philippine National Police (PNP) has not received any untoward incident so far in connection with the inauguration of President-elect Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. at the National Museum in Manila.

Fifteen more persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) were released last June 25 from the Davao Prison and Penal Farm (DPPF) in Davao del Norte.

Tropical depression Caloy has exited the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR), the state weather bureau said on Thursday, June 30.

President-elect Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has been advised to use a teleprompter for his much-awaited inaugural speech on Thursday, June 30.

Tropical depression Caloy slightly intensified as it moved slowly over the West Philippine Sea, and is likely to continue to stir the southwest monsoon or “habagat.”

Outgoing Education Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones was among the Cabinet members who President Duterte recognized for their efforts amid the Covid-19 pandemic in their respective departments.

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said it has already received the Temporary Restraining Order issued by the Supreme Court in response to the petition of the Duterte Youth Party List on the substitution of the nominees of the P3PWD Party List.

Following the affirmation of the closure order of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) against Rappler on Wednesday, Malacañang only repeated what it said when other critical news sites were prevented to run their websites in the country.

Several diplomats and foreign officials met with Vice President-elect Sara Duterte on Wednesday, June 29, a day before she assumes office.

The Supreme Court (SC) on Wednesday, June 29, stopped the House of Representatives from allowing former Commission on Elections (Comelec) Commissioner Maria Rowena Amelia V. Guanzon to assume the post as representative of the Komunidad ng Pamilya, Pasyente at Persons with Disabilities (P3PWD) party-list which won a congressional seat in the last May 9 elections.

The Philippine National Police (PNP) expressed on Wednesday, June 29, gratitude to the four local government units in Metro Manila for declaring June 30 as a special non-working holiday to give way to the inauguration of President-elect Ferdinand Marcos, Jr.

The immediate impacts of Covid-19 on learning and participation will be the focus of the first phase of the newly-crafted Basic Education Development Plan 2030 (BEDP 2030) of the Department of Education (DepEd).

President-elect Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. will wear during his inauguration a barong inspired in design by the “rayadillo”, which was the traditional military uniform during the Spanish era.

The Department of Health (DOH) said it has already arranged a transition plan for its next secretary.

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) granted the petition to increase the minimum fare for all public utility jeepneys (PUJs) amid the continuous rise in the prices of fuel products.

A measure granting solo parents additional benefits has recently lapsed into law and many are interested in availing themselves of its benefits.

Senator-elect Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Wednesday, June 29 took his oath of office before Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo at the Supreme Court.

The Department of Education (DepEd) highlighted the creation of financial management reform and the establishment of the Education Program Management Office as among its accomplishments under the outgoing administration.