Day: March 3, 2025

Caraga: The Department of Health in Caraga (DOH-13) is urging the public to utilize ‘fast lanes’ in designated hospitals for dengue cases as the region experiences a surge in the mosquito-borne disease. In a statement Monday, DOH-13 emphasized the importance of early medical consultation to prevent severe complications. According to Philippines News Agency, ‘early medical consultation is advised, especially during the first symptoms of dengue, to avoid severe cases and complications,’ the agency said. Two DOH hospitals in the region have been designated as ‘fast lanes’ for dengue cases, the Adela Serra Ty Memorial Medical Center in Tandag City, Surigao

Manila: Lady cops from the Ilocos Norte Police Provincial Office on Monday led a purple motorcade along the main streets of this city to kickstart the National Women’s Month celebration in Ilocos Norte. The motorcade, complete with a mascot, started early morning at Camp Capt. Valentin S. Juan on Hernando Street and cruised from P. Gomez Street to the Sirib Mile, passing the university belt where most students converged. According to Philippines News Agency, at 3:30 p.m., women in uniform from the Laoag City Police Station gathered at the Sirib Mile in front of the Laoag City Centennial Arena and

Manila: The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) have established a partnership aimed at assisting individuals in crisis situations to achieve justice through the newly implemented Client Referral and Psycho-Social Intervention Program. According to Philippines News Agency, this collaboration aligns with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive for governmental bodies to collaborate on providing comprehensive interventions for those in need, contributing to the vision of a ‘Bagong Pilipinas’ (New Philippines). This vision aims to create a nation where Filipinos are free from poverty and hunger and safeguarded against abuse. DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian

Manila: The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has extended an invitation to a 20-year-old contestant from a noontime television show after she publicly admitted her lack of knowledge regarding the commission’s mandate and functions. According to Philippines News Agency, Comelec Chairperson George Garcia announced that “Sexy Babe” contestant Heart Aquino is expected to visit their head office located in Intramuros, Manila. The visit is scheduled for Tuesday, and Aquino will be traveling from Pampanga to meet with the commission. In a telephone interview on Monday, Garcia mentioned that the purpose of this invitation is to provide Aquino with essential information about

Iloilo City: Debaters from the University of San Agustin – College of Law (USA-COL) will represent the Philippines at the White and Case International Rounds of the Philip C. Jessup International Moot Court Competition in Washington, D.C. According to Philippines News Agency, the USA-COL team emerged victorious over 27 other participating schools during the 2025 Divina Law-UST Philippine Jessup Cup held at the University of Santo Tomas in Manila from February 8 to March 2. This victory marks the university’s consecutive win in the competition. Mayor Jerry Tre±as expressed his pride in an interview, stating that Iloilo’s representation on a