Day: April 3, 2025

Legazpi City: The Department of Health in Bicol (DOH-5) has issued a call to the public to voluntarily donate blood in light of ongoing shortages, which are particularly pronounced during the lean months when donations typically decrease. According to Philippines News Agency, Nicole Anne Bejo, a registered nurse and donor recruitment officer from the DOH’s Bicol South Luzon – Sub National Reference Laboratory, emphasized the critical need for blood donations in the region. She noted that a single blood donation has the potential to save up to three lives and encouraged individuals to become regular donors to meet the rising

Antique: Fisherfolk in Antique are assured of protection as they go fishing in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). According to Philippines News Agency, Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) spokesperson for the WPS, Commodore Jay Tarriela, emphasized during a press conference that despite limited resources, efforts are being made to safeguard the traditional fishing grounds of Antique±o fisherfolk. Tarriela highlighted recent joint operations with the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, which provided security to over 26 fishermen at the Bajo de Masinloc, ensuring their continued access to fishing areas. The assurance comes in response to a resolution passed by the Provincial

Bangued: The Commission on Elections-Cordillera Administrative Region (Comelec-CAR) said Thursday the change of leadership in the Abra Provincial Police Office was approved by the poll body. ‘They sought the central office’s approval and was given a thumbs up. The request went straight to the central office,’ lawyer Julius Torres, Comelec-CAR director, said in a private message. According to Philippines News Agency, on Wednesday, the Police Regional Office (PRO) in CAR administered the turnover of leadership of the Abra Police Provincial Office from Col. Gilbert Fati-ig to Col. Foiland Lopez. During an election period, movement, hiring, and dismissal of personnel is

Baguio: The City Veterinary and Agriculture Office (CVAO) here reported a significant increase in the number of residents engaging in urban agriculture, specifically rooftop and backyard food production, which is seen as a positive step towards enhancing the country’s food sustainability. According to Philippines News Agency, CVAO head Dr. Silardo Bested shared in a report to the city government that the number of ‘Gulayan sa Paaralan’ (school vegetable gardens) has grown to 94 from the initially targeted 40, while the number of home gardens has reached 1,757. Seedling distribution has also seen a significant increase, reaching 6,121, surpassing the initial

Datu Odin Sinsuat: Datu Odin Sinsuat in Maguindanao del Norte will be placed under the control of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) for the May 12 midterm elections after the killing of its election officer and her husband. According to Philippines News Agency, Comelec Chairperson George Garcia stated that the seven-man Comelec en banc unanimously approved the placing of Datu Odin Sinsuat under the poll body’s direct control during a meeting on Wednesday. “Yesterday, the Commission en banc was unanimous in its decision… At this point, the focus is with Datu Odin Sinsuat,” he mentioned in an interview on Thursday.