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Inquirer Foundation, PRC appeal for aid to support quake victims

MANILA, Philippines — The Inquirer Foundation is calling for support for communities devastated by the recent magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Mindanao. In a partnership with the Philippine Red Cross, the Inquirer Foundation is accepting cash donations to be used to deliver food, clean water, and other critical assistance to the affected communities. Donors may

CSOs, communities protest at NUPRC office, demand accountability over $270 million gas flare penalties

Civil society groups in Akwa Ibom took their campaign for environmental justice to NUPRC's doorstep, demanding answers over $270 million in gas flare penalties as oil-producing communities complain of worsening pollution and neglect. The post CSOs, communities protest at NUPRC office, demand accountability over $270 million gas flare penalties appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Bahraini commander lauds Pakistan's contribution towards regional peace

Bahrain National Guard Commander General Shaikh Mohammad Bin Isa Bin Salman Al Khalifa meets Field Marshal Asim Munir at GHQ, Rawalpindi, June 9, 2026. — ISPRCDF Munir, Bahraini commander discuss regional security.Bahraini commander holds meetings with air, naval...

RESULTS: June 2026 Occupational Therapists Computer-Based Licensure Examination

PRESS RELEASE: The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announces that 66 out of 189 passed the Occupational Therapists Computer-Based Licensure Examination

Nigeria: Nigeria's Active Rig Count Rises 40% M-O-M As Offshore Drilling Activity Rebounds

[This Day] Abuja -- Nigeria's oil and gas industry recorded a significant increase in drilling activity in the first quarter of 2026, with the number of active rigs rising by over 40 per cent between February and March, according to data released by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC).

RESULTS: June 2026 Physical Therapists Licensure Examination

PRESS RELEASE: The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announces that 526 out of 728 passed the Physical Therapists Licensure Examination

AP JAC presses for 12th PRC appointment, Interim Relief

Employees seek pay revision, DA arrears and pension benefits; JAC leaders say agitation may follow if demands remain unaddressed

US journalist pleads guilty to working as agent for China

But from “at least 2019 until February this year, Mr Pauken worked at the direction and control of people he knew worked for the PRC,” according to the documents. The post US journalist pleads guilty to working as agent for China appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Interior de SP vira rota para transporte ilegal de vinhos importados sem documentação

Polícia apreende vinhos sem nota fiscal na Rodovia Raposo Tavares Mais de 2,5 mil garrafas de vinho importado sem comprovação de origem foram apreendidas neste ano nas rodovias da região de Itapetininga (SP), segundo a Polícia Militar Rodoviária. Casos desse tipo têm se tornado cada vez mais frequentes no interior paulista. Em Angatuba (SP), uma única ocorrência resultou na apreensão de mais de 1,2 mil garrafas. Dias depois, uma nova abordagem no mesmo município levou à apreensão de outras 1.140 unidades. 📲 Participe do canal do g1 Itapetininga e Região no WhatsApp De acordo com o comandante da Polícia Rodoviária, Alexandre Oliveira, o transporte irregular dessas bebidas pode configurar o crime de descaminho, quando mercadorias entram ou saem do país sem o recolhimento dos impostos devidos. "A maioria dessas bebidas vem do Paraguai, com destino a São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro e as demais capitais. Como vem, passa pelo Paraná, e aqui [inteior de São Paulo] é o caminho", aponta o tenente. O advogado Alcideney Scheidt explica que há regras específicas para a entrada de vinhos produzidos no exterior. Segundo ele, a legislação estabelece limites de quantidade e valor para que o produto seja trazido ao Brasil de forma regular. Quando esses limites são ultrapassados sem a devida regularização, a mercadoria passa a ser considerada irregular. "O vinho é considerado uma bebida alcoólica, ou seja, são 16 garrafas de 750 ml que podem ser trazidas para o Brasil. Via avião, pode ser até US$ 1 mil, ou seja, R$ 5 mil. E, via terrestre, US$ 500. Isso para pessoas acima de 18 anos. Tem que ter uma nota fiscal para comprovar a procedência, o pagamento das taxas, tudo dentro da legislação brasileira", aponta. Carga de R$ 100 mil em vinhos importados irregulares é apreendida pela Polícia Rodoviária em Angatuba (SP) Polícia Rodoviária/Divulgação LEIA TAMBÉM: ‘Rota caipira do tráfico’: cidades do interior concentram 70% das apreensões de drogas no estado de SP Polícia apreende 240 garrafas de vinho avaliadas em R$ 32 mil em rodovia no interior de SP VÍDEO: mulher corre atrás de suspeito de tentar estuprar crianças em Itapetininga; homem foi preso Outro ponto de preocupação é a falta de comprovação da origem das bebidas. A Polícia Rodoviária também alerta para o risco de falsificação, já que bebidas sem procedência conhecida podem representar prejuízos aos consumidores e ao mercado formal. "A gente não sabe a procedência desses produtos, se realmente são produtos originais ou produtos falsificados. A ingestão de bebidas alcoólicas falsificadas ou até adulteradas pode trazer riscos, então fica um alerta para a população que adquire esse tipo de produto", orienta o tenente. Além da questão tributária, o advogado destaca que a prática prejudica empresas e comerciantes que atuam dentro da legalidade. Segundo ele, a concorrência se torna desleal para quem importa produtos regularmente e cumpre todas as exigências fiscais. "Os vinhos importados são bons, mas nós temos excelentes vinhos aqui no Brasil, no Rio Grande do Sul. Tem o pessoal que importa legalmente, com nota fiscal. Então, o comprador quando for adquirir um vinho, prccure um lugar que tenha procedência, exija a nota fiscal", orienta o especialista. Initial plugin text Veja mais notícias no g1 Itapetininga e Região VÍDEOS: assista às reportagens da TV TEM

North Korea's Kim calls for 'exponential' nuclear expansion after inspecting new plant

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called for an “exponential” expansion of the country’s atomic arsenal during a visit to a newly operational nuclear material production factory, state media agency KCNA said on Thursday. Kim said production capacity for weapons-grade nuclear material had reached more than double its previous level over the past five years and instructed officials to further increase output to meet long-term strategic goals. During the visit, he was briefed on new production processes incorporating more advanced technology and reviewed current output targets and future plans, KCNA reported. Photographs published by state media showed Kim walking between rows of cylinder-shaped equipment inside the facility, which some analysts said could indicate the location is at the country’s main nuclear complex in Yongbyon. Kim said the expansion was necessary given what he called worsening security threats and long-term confrontation with “the most ferocious enemies” and reaffirmed the country’s policy of increasing its nuclear deterrence. KCNA said a key consultative meeting on bolstering nuclear forces was held the same day, at which Kim outlined guidelines for accelerating both the qualitative and quantitative expansion of North Korea’s nuclear arsenal. The country has set out the sequence and safeguards for executing an “ambitious future plan designed to beef up our states nuclear forces at an exponential rate,” KCNA quoted Kim as saying. This is a “historic event that has set up an epochal milestone in rapidly upgrading our nuclear capabilities,” he added. Potential Xi visit to Pyongyang The nuclear facility North Korea unveiled on Thursday was a uranium-enrichment site, an official at South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said at a briefing in Seoul. Analysts said Kim’s visit appeared aimed at reinforcing North Korea’s negotiating position ahead of potential diplomatic engagement while justifying an acceleration of its nuclear build-up. Chad OCarroll, founder of North Korea-focused website NK News, said the site visit could be linked to a potential trip by Chinese President Xi Jinping to Pyongyang, noting that before travelling to Beijing in September 2025, Kim inspected plans for a new intercontinental ballistic missile, the “Hwasong-20”. “The logic would be to demonstrate absolutely that denuclearisation is not possible, right on the eve of contact with the PRC (People’s Republic of China),” OCarroll said. Lim Eul-chul, a professor at South Koreas Kyungnam University’s Institute for Far Eastern Studies, also linked Kim’s latest visit to Seoul’s pursuit of a nuclear-powered submarine and its talks with Washington over uranium enrichment rights, which he said Pyongyang may be using to justify accelerating its weapons programme. “Even if South Korea does not proceed, the North will follow its own path, but such developments provide a convenient pretext to push its nuclear build-up faster and on a larger scale,” Lim said. North Korea is estimated to possess around 50 nuclear warheads, according to international assessments, though it has never disclosed the size of its arsenal.

NUPRC announces 2026 licensing round

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) says Nigeria’s 2026 oil and gas licensing round will commence by the third quarter of 2026 following ministerial approval, as the regulator seeks to sustain investor interest in the upstream sector. The post NUPRC announces 2026 licensing round appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

3,004 out of 9,745 pass May 2026 CPA licensure exams

MANILA, Philippines — A total of 3,004 out of 9,745 passed the May 2026 certified public accountants licensure examinations, said the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) on Tuesday. The results were released after the examinations took place across testing centers in Metro Manila, Baguio, Butuan, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Koronadal, Legazpi, Lucena, Pagadian, Pampanga,

Strike: NUPRC assures steady oil, gas production

“The top management of the commission is meeting with the unions in order to put an end to the strike and ultimately restore normalcy,” he said. The post Strike: NUPRC assures steady oil, gas production appeared first on Vanguard News.

NUPRC strike threatens oil, gas regulatory operations nationwide

Nigeria’s oil and gas regulatory operations have come under threat nationwide as workers of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), under the aegis of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), embarked on an indefinite nationwide strike. The post NUPRC strike threatens oil, gas regulatory operations nationwide appeared first on Vanguard News.

Philippines | Earthquake and Typhoons 2025 - Operation Update #4 (MDRPH057)

Country: Philippines Source: International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies Please refer to the attached file. A. SITUATION ANALYSIS Description of the crisis In late 2025, the Philippines faced a series of overlapping disasters that significantly escalated the humanitarian needs on the ground. A powerful earthquake in Cebu province marked the onset of the humanitarian crisis, followed by Typhoons Tino (Kalmaegi) and Uwan (Fung-wong) in quick succession. The compounding nature of these disasters left a trail of massive destruction across various regions displacing thousands of families, severely disrupting livelihoods, and access to essential services. As a result, the cumulative impacts of these disasters further intensified the vulnerabilities of affected communities, indicating that recovery will be a prolonged process. On 30 September 2025, a magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck off the coast of Bogo City in northern Cebu. The shallow depth of the quake resulted in intense ground shaking, leading to the collapse of homes, damage to roads and bridges, and widespread power outages. Several municipalities in the Cebu province, including Daanbantayan, Medellin, San Remigio, Borbon, and parts of Cebu City, were among the hardest hit. Based on Situational report no. 30 issued by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC)2, more than 217,910 families were affected in Cebu Province alone houses either destroyed or partially damaged. Critical infrastructure such as schools, government buildings, health facilities, and transport networks also sustained significant damage, disrupting access to basic services. Many families were forced to seek temporary shelter in evacuation centres, while others remain in unsafe living conditions due to limited housing options. As communities were just beginning to mobilise relief following the aftermath of the earthquake, Typhoon Tino (Kalmaegi) entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) on 02 November 2025. The storm rapidly intensified and made multiple landfalls across Visayas region and Palawan, brought strong winds, heavy rainfall, flooding, and landslides. Multiple areas in Central Cebu, Mimaropa, the Negros Islands Region, and parts of Caraga experienced severe flooding, further damaging homes, livelihoods, and infrastructure. A total of 1,526,203 families were affected - 263,712 people were displaced, and agricultural lands were inundated, affecting food security and income sources for many households3. Shortly after, Super Typhoon Uwan swept through Luzon and nearby coastal provinces, unleashing destructive winds, torrential rains, and causing storm surges. This resulted in additional destruction in some of the repeatedly affected areas. The typhoon led to widespread flooding in low-lying and coastal areas, damaged hundreds of thousands of houses, and disrupted power, water, transport, and communication services. Pre-emptive evacuations helped reduce casualties, but prolonged displacement and slow restoration of essential services continued to place pressure on affected communities. According to the NDRRMC Sitrep no. 24, STY Uwan affected approximately 2,242,319 families across various regions, while 355,992 individuals remained displaced4. As a result of these compounded disasters, an estimated 13 million people were left in need of humanitarian assistance. The scale of the needs on the grounds remains immense, as affected communities continue to face urgent needs in shelter, water and sanitation, health care, food security, and livelihood recovery. The complexity of this humanitarian crisis underscores the importance of sustained and coordinated assistance to enable families recover safely, rebuild disrupted livelihoods, and strengthen community resilience. For a current overview or 6th month update of the current humanitarian situation, please refer to the needs analysis section. This section highlights the status of affected and displaced populations affected by typhoon and earthquake, alongside evolving needs identified through the PRC’s recent multi-sectoral assessments. These findings ensure that our shelter, livelihood, WASH and other recovery interventions remain targeted and relevant to the priority provinces under this appeal.

Teachers’ body seek new PRC, DA dues

OPINION: Eswatini’a Ties with Taiwan Holding Back the Kingdom’s Future

The PRC is now Africa’s largest trading partner, with bilateral volumes exceeding US$ 340 billion, in 2025. From South Africa’s citrus exports to Ethiopia’s coffee, Chinese market access has become a vital engine for job creation and foreign exchange. Eswatini, by contrast, trades with China only through indirect, third-party channels; often at higher tariffs and lower efficiency.

Caminhoneiro provoca capotamento de carro ao tentar ultrapassá-lo e bater na lateral dele, no Paraná; motorista ficou ferida

SAMU ou Bombeiros? Entenda a diferença Um caminhoneiro provocou o capotamento de um carro ao tentar ultrapassá-lo na PR-151 em Carambeí, nos Campos Gerais do Paraná. Segundo a Polícia Rodoviária Estadual (PRE), ambos os veículos viajavam sentido Ponta Grossa quando o caminhão bateu na lateral do carro. Com o impacto da batida, o automóvel saiu da pista e capotou na margem direita da rodovia. A motorista do carro, uma mulher de 37 anos, ficou ferida e foi levada para uma Unidade de Pronto Atendimento (UPA) pela equipe de socorristas da concessionária EPR Litoral Pioneiro. ✅ Siga o g1 Ponta Grossa no WhatsApp Caminhoneiro provoca capotamento de carro ao tentar ultrapassá-lo e bater na lateral dele Polícia Rodoviária Estadual O acidente aconteceu por volta das 13h desta terça-feira (26) no km 316 da PR-151, que fica próximo ao entroncamento com a PRC-373 e ao acesso a Carambeí. O caminhoneiro tem 49 anos e não se feriu. Ele foi submetido ao teste do bafômetro e o resultado foi negativo para o consumo de bebidas alcoólicas. Enquanto que o caminhão é de Indaial (SC), o carro é de Castro (PR), cidade vizinha de Carambeí. Os nomes dos envolvidos não foram divulgados. O g1 busca atualizações sobre o estado de saúde da motorista do carro. Leia também: Política: Projeto de lei propõe que vereadores recebam o salário mínimo em Câmara 20 metros de altura: Jovem sobe em araucária para colher pinhão, fica preso no topo por mais de duas horas e meia e é resgatado por bombeiros De R$ 5,99 a R$ 7,39: Veja cidades onde a gasolina comum está mais cara e mais barata no Paraná, segundo pesquisa Vídeos mais assistidos do g1 Paraná: Leia mais notícias em g1 Paraná

565 pass May 2026 Chemical Engineering licensure exam

MANILA, Philippines — A total of 565 out of 728 examinees passed the May 2026 Chemical Engineers computer-based licensure examination, the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announced on Monday. The results were released after only one working day after the Chemical Engineering board exams took place across testing centers in Metro Manila, Baguio, Butuan, Cagayan de