Day: April 22, 2025

Davao City: Davao City continues to stand as a benchmark for public health achievement, maintaining its malaria-free status since its official declaration in 2021, the City Health Office (CHO) reported Monday over city-owned Davao City Disaster Radio that the city’s previously endemic districts, including Paquibato and Marilog, have no cases of malaria since the declaration. According to Philippines News Agency, this success is a direct result of consistent and collaborative efforts among the local government, dedicated health professionals, and the engaged community, particularly in the implementation of preventive measures such as prompt diagnosis, effective vector control, and comprehensive information education

Zamboanga: A series of coordinated anti-drug operations in the Zamboanga Peninsula resulted in the arrest of three drug suspects and the confiscation of some PHP3.4 million worth of shabu and a firearm. Maharani Gadaoni-Tosoc, director of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency-Zamboanga Peninsula (PDEA-9), reported on Tuesday that the most significant drug seizure occurred in Dipolog City, Zamboanga del Norte, at approximately 5:25 p.m. Monday. According to Philippines News Agency, suspect “Val,” 30, was apprehended during a buy-bust in Purok Tunggo, Barangay Minaog, while in possession of 500 grams of suspected shabu with an estimated street value of PHP3.4 million. Authorities

Butuan: The Diocese of Butuan joined the mourning for Pope Francis on Monday, calling on the faithful to unite in solidarity with the global Catholic community to honor the late head of the Church. According to Philippines News Agency, Bishop Cosme Damian Almedilla issued an instruction on Monday afternoon, directing all parishes within the diocese to ring their church bells every evening at 8 p.m. for two minutes. ‘This period is a time for solemn reflection and communal prayer, honoring the life and dedicated service of our beloved Pope Francis,’ the diocese stated. The diocese also urged the faithful throughout

Mandaluyong City: The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) is set to conduct its own investigation into the licensed manning agency and the shipowner that employed eight Filipino seafarers who were detained, and subsequently released, in Malaysia. This investigation aims to determine accountability and strengthen protective mechanisms for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). According to Philippines News Agency, Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac announced the investigation in a news release. He emphasized the need to understand the circumstances surrounding the incident, especially since the main culprit was released earlier than the rest. Cacdac met with the seafarers and their families, assuring

Balingasag: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to agricultural modernization, revealing that 150 rice processing systems have been constructed across the nation, with additional facilities slated for completion and construction starting this year. According to Philippines News Agency, during the launch and turnover of crucial agricultural support projects in Balingasag, Misamis Oriental, President Marcos emphasized the administration’s goal to establish rice processing facilities in every major rice-producing province. This initiative aims to enhance productivity and boost farmer incomes. One of the significant facilities inaugurated was the Rice Processing System II, which is projected to increase milling