Day: May 26, 2025

Siquijor: The Department of Agriculture-Negros Island Region (DA-NIR) assured the public on Monday that there is no cause for concern over the possible presence of glanders in one of its three provinces, as the disease is curable. According to Philippines News Agency, DA-NIR Director Jose Albert Barrogo stated that they are awaiting laboratory test results from the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine (RITM) to confirm the perceived presence of glanders, a zoonotic disease caused by the bacteria Burkholderia mallei, in Siquijor province. Agriculture technicians collected blood samples from animals in at least three towns last week after reports of cases

Manila: The Council for the Welfare of Children (CWC) underscored the urgent need to strengthen the country’s early childhood care and development (ECCD) and the necessity for child-sensitive media reporting. CWC Executive Director Undersecretary Angelo Tapales highlighted this during the Bagong Pilipinas forum on Monday, in the wake of the recently signed Republic Act (RA) 12199, known as the Early Childhood Care and Development System Act. According to Philippines News Agency, Tapales emphasized the critical nature of the zero to eight-year age range as a significant period for educational and developmental milestones. This period is crucial for preparing children for

Quezon City: The Unified 911 Emergency System will officially go live in July in the National Capital Region (NCR), Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), and Regions 1 (Ilocos) and 7 (Central Visayas), Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla said on Monday. In a press conference at the Quezon City Police District headquarters, Remulla announced that the Unified 911 will be powered by cutting-edge technology and will be expanded to other regions in the succeeding months, in line with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive. According to Philippines News Agency, Remulla emphasized the deployment of the latest technology, which includes features

Pasay City: The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) showcased its ongoing shift toward member-centered governance and digital service delivery during the 2025 Annual Members’ Conference of the Philippine Government Employees Association (PGEA) held at the GSIS head office in Pasay City. According to Philippines News Agency, the state pension fund said on Monday that rather than simply presenting updates, the event served as a platform for active dialogue between GSIS leadership and government employees, who raised specific concerns on healthcare coverage, housing, and digital accessibility. GSIS President and General Manager Arnulfo Veloso emphasized the role of direct member feedback in

Manila: AirAsia Philippines on Monday welcomed its new president and general manager, seasoned aviation professional Capt. Suresh Bangah. According to Philippines News Agency, with almost 30 years of experience, Bangah brings extensive operational expertise and a strong leadership track record at AirAsia. He recently served as group director of flight operations at the AirAsia Aviation Group Limited (AAAGL) and held key roles at AirAsia X Berhad, including as chief pilot and director of flight operations. Bangah began his journey in AirAsia in 2003 as a First Officer, pilot instructor, and an auditor, progressing to senior leadership roles across AirAsia X