Day: March 13, 2025

Manila: Public support played a crucial role in the police’s anti-drug campaign in Western Visayas, the regional police office said Thursday: Public support has significantly bolstered the anti-drug operations in Western Visayas, as stated by the regional police office. According to Philippines News Agency, nearly double the number of operations were conducted focusing on curbing the illegal drug supply. Brig. Gen. Jack Wanky, the PRO6 regional director, highlighted that information provided by the public has been instrumental in recent successes against drug syndicates. These syndicates are reportedly trying to flood the market to recover past losses. In collaboration with Bantay

Naga: The Department of Health in Bicol (DOH-5) has equipped the Naga City General Hospital (NCGH) in Camarines Sur province with 12 hemodialysis machines and a water treatment system to enhance treatment for chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients. According to Philippines News Agency, DOH-5 Regional Director Rodolfo Antonio Albornoz announced that the medical equipment, valued at PHP14.5 million, was donated to the hospital. Albornoz emphasized that the new hemodialysis machines will improve treatment and management for CKD patients in Naga City and neighboring areas. He further explained that the provision is part of a broader effort to address the healthcare

Manila: The International Criminal Court’s (ICC) investigation into other key personalities involved in former president Rodrigo Duterte’s war on illegal drugs is actively progressing, as confirmed by the Department of Justice (DOJ) on Thursday. This development follows the issuance of an arrest warrant against Duterte, signaling that other individuals are under scrutiny for their alleged roles in the controversial anti-drug campaign. According to Philippines News Agency, DOJ Undersecretary Nicholas Felix Ty highlighted that police chief-turned-senator Ronald Dela Rosa and retired police chief Oscar Albayalde are among the prominent figures under the ICC’s ongoing investigation. In a panel discussion with Presidential

Kalinga: Women in the province of Kalinga are assured of protection with the local government ensuring that budget is allotted for initiatives that push the advancement of the sector. According to Philippines News Agency, under Republic Act 9710 or the Magna Carta of Women, government agencies, including national government agencies and local government units, are required to have a Gender and Development (GAD) budget, which is at least 5 percent of their annual budget. In an interview on Thursday, Flordeliza Moldero, Provincial Planning and Development Officer of Kalinga, stated that their budget for women inclusivity exceeds the law-mandated 5 percent.

Iloilo: The provincial government has mandated the implementation of minimum public health standards for hazardous heat index (MPHS-HHI) and the establishment of evacuation centers to protect vulnerable residents from extreme heat. Governor Arthur Defensor Jr., through Executive Order No. 20 issued Thursday, directed local government units (LGUs) to set up air-conditioned or temperature-regulated evacuation centers as primary protection for at-risk individuals. According to Philippines News Agency, Governor Defensor stated, “The evacuation centers shall be air-conditioned/temperature-regulated facilities that shall serve as a primary measure for the protection of vulnerable persons from hazardous heat.” These centers will operate from 8 a.m. to