Day: May 20, 2025

Iloilo City: For the third consecutive year, the Iloilo City Public Employment Service Office (PESO) received recognition as the Best PESO in Western Visayas from the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE). According to Philippines News Agency, the city will represent the region for the national awards, where they will be vying for the Hall of Fame in October. “This is a strong validation of the hard work of PESO Iloilo City and the intensified efforts of our mayor (Jerry Tre±as) in making sure that jobs are accessible to all. This is a strong testament to our partnership with our

San Juan: The Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC) is stepping up its response to individuals affected by the load limit along the San Juanico Bridge. On the fifth day of Blue Alert activation on Tuesday, the RDRRMC, through the Inter-agency Task Force San Juanico, continues its concerted efforts to ensure the safety and welfare of the public amid the structural concerns of the San Juanico Bridge, RDRRMC chair Lord Byron Torrecarion said. According to Philippines News Agency, a centralized public assistance desk and command post has been temporarily set up by the Office of Civil Defense (OCD),

Samar: The entire Samar province has been placed under a state of emergency as the San Juanico Bridge limit disrupts the flow of supplies from Leyte Island. According to Philippines News Agency, the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (Provincial Board) approved the declaration during its 150th regular session in Catbalogan City, the provincial capital. Since May 15, the Department of Public Works and Highways has limited the use of the 53-year-old 2.16-kilometer bridge to vehicles with a gross weight of 3 tons as part of the bridge’s two-year rehabilitation. This restriction has affected the transport of fuel, medical supplies, and other essential goods

Baguio: The City Health Services Office (CHSO), in partnership with the Department of Health (DOH), is initiating an extensive information campaign targeting schoolchildren to enhance their understanding of the rising human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) cases. Dr. Celia Flor Brillantes, city health officer, emphasized the importance of collaborating with schools to educate young people about HIV prevention and management. According to Philippines News Agency, Brillantes highlighted the critical need to engage with the youth, noting that records indicate a significant number of active cases are among individuals aged 15 to 34. The Department of Education (DepEd) has integrated topics on sexuality

Manila: The Ako Bicol (AKB) Party-list has pledged to continue promoting development in the Bicol Region following its recent success in securing two seats in the House of Representatives. This announcement came a day after the party was officially proclaimed by the Commission on Elections in Manila. According to Philippines News Agency, Alfredo Garbin Jr., AKB’s second nominee and the outgoing mayor of Legazpi City, expressed his gratitude to the public for the substantial support received during the recent midterm elections. The party-list garnered over a million votes, showcasing its strong backing not only within Bicol but also from other