Day: November 27, 2024

Solsona: The municipal government of Solsona in Ilocos Norte has intensified its efforts against African Swine Fever (ASF) by enforcing a ban on the entry of pork products and related food items from other towns and provinces, effective Wednesday. According to Philippines News Agency, Lawyer Alfonso Jeziel de los Reyes, the municipal legal officer and information officer designate of Solsona, confirmed the implementation of the ban following an emergency meeting of the Municipal African Swine Fever Task Force on Tuesday. The task force, which includes village officials, members of the Philippine National Police, Bureau of Fire Protection, and local meat

Manila: The United States is providing support to improve and expand the HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) care and prevention services in the Philippines, the United States Embassy in Manila said Wednesday. With funding support from the US President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), the US Agency for International Development (USAID) will partner with Ayala Healthcare Holdings, Inc. (AC Health) to develop, test, and scale HIV care approaches in the country. According to Philippines News Agency, the partnership will focus on online health services and the direct delivery of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), a drug that, when taken as scheduled, prevents

Cagayan de Oro: A disqualification case was filed against a candidate of the First Congressional District of Cagayan de Oro City in connection with the alleged fraudulent voter registration in the village where he is the incumbent chairperson. In a 16-page petition for disqualification filed before the Clerk of the Commission on Elections (Comelec), the Law Department asked to disqualify Barangay Carmen chairperson Raineir Joaquin Uy over the issuance of questionable barangay certifications that were used to apply for voter registration in the district. According to Philippines News Agency, the case alleges that Uy willfully and maliciously employed a fraudulent

MANILA: The Office of the Vice President (OVP) can still fulfill its mandate and implement its social programs with its PHP733.198 million proposed 2025 budget approved by both the Senate and the House of Representatives, according to Senator Grace Poe. In a press briefing on Wednesday, Poe, who chairs the Senate Finance panel, clarified that the OVP is still capacitated with this budget which has PHP600 million available for its social programs. According to Philippines News Agency, Poe noted that the OVP submitted their social programs, including medical assistance, burial assistance, and Libreng Sakay, and specified the allocation of funds

Pangasinan: The municipal government has commenced the distribution of Noche Buena packages to approximately 42,000 households across its 77 villages as part of its annual Pamaskong Handog project. In an interview, municipal administrative officer Rafael Saygo indicated that the number of beneficiaries might increase as more families are added to the list. According to Philippines News Agency, Saygo emphasized that the funding for the packages did not originate from the municipal government. Instead, it was provided by the foundation of the Mayor and the Agricultural Infrastructure and Leasing Corp (AILC). The Noche Buena package comprises ingredients for a spaghetti dish,