CEBU CITY – Avoid wading through flooded areas. Health authorities here issued this warning amid the steady increase in leptospirosis, a bacterial infection transmitted through water contaminated by the urine of infected animals, most commonly rats, dogs, and livestock. Dr. Daisy Villa, head of...
The Navotas City government has launched school-based healthcare services for public school learners through the rollout of PhilHealth’s Yaman ng Kalusugan Program (YAKAP) para sa mga mag-aaral, strengthening its push for accessible and preventive care for young Navoteños. Mayor John Rey...
The local government of Pasig has been included in the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) Seal of Protection Hall of Fame, following its third consecutive year of being recognized as one of the country’s leading government institutions for its consistent implementation of transparent...
The San Juan City government unveiled a new technology-driven system on Tuesday, Nov. 25, to strengthen its earthquake preparedness and public safety operations. The ICT-Integrated Earthquake Response Platform was demonstrated at the Makabagong San Juan Theater. Mayor Francis Zamora said the...
BACOLOD CITY - This highly-urbanized city evacuated at least 5,000 people due to heavy flooding in several areas on Tuesday, Nov. 25, triggered by tropical depression “Verbena.” Rescuers assisted in the evacuation of affected individuals on Tuesday morning, with some residents seeking refuge in...
BAGUIO CITY – The City Health Services Office here on Tuesday once again reminded residents to watch their diet during festivities this holiday season. "We have to watch out the food we eat as we attend numerous parties," Dr. Celia Flor Brillantes, city health officer, said in a phone interview....
San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora has announced that the San Juan Crematorium and Columbarium will soon be built inside the San Juan City Cemetery in fulfillment of his administration 's promise of "womb to tomb" care for San Juaneños. Zamora led the groundbreaking for the P71-million...
Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso apologized to Manileños over the lack of Christmas decors, particularly Christmas lanterns (parol) adorned across the streets in Manila on Monday, Nov. 24, as he explained he had to prioritize the allocation of funds for social aid and the payment of...
Three persons were killed while four others were wounded after a dump truck crashed into six other vehicles on Sumulong Highway in Barangay Dela Paz, Antipolo City, on Tuesday, Nov. 25. The Antipolo City Police said the truck lost its brakes while cruising along Sumulong Highway, causing it to...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – The National Bureau of Investigation-9 arrested a 20-year-old woman during an entrapment operation here on Friday, Nov. 21, for allegedly extorting P100,000 from a Philippine Coast Guard personnel. The suspect was identified as Balquis Aidarus Alih, alias Bai. She was...
DAVAO CITY – The Davao City government welcomed the new developments at Davao Global Township on McArthur Highway here as the township introduced at least 20 incoming business establishments during its annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony on Sunday night, Nov. 23. DGT marked the start of the...
CEBU CITY – The city of Danao in northern Cebu province bagged five major awards in the recent awarding ceremony of the Drug Abuse Prevention and Control (DAPC) Week. The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency-Central Visayas (PDEA-7), in partnership with the Cebu City government and the Regional...
