Day: May 29, 2025

San Juan City: National Capital Region’s Titus Rafael Sia delivered another performance at the Ferdinand E. Marcos Memorial Stadium swimming pool, securing his fifth gold medal in the 65th Palarong Pambansa. The 12-year-old from San Juan City dominated the elementary boys’ 400-meter freestyle event, setting a new meet record of 4:31.39. This record surpassed Davao Region’s Omar Dacera’s 4:35.42, established in the 2009 edition held in Tacloban City, Leyte. Caraga Region’s Cosme Calejesan and Francis Anunciado took home the silver and bronze medals, respectively. According to Philippines News Agency, Sia, an incoming Grade 7 student at Xavier School, also made

Masbate: The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Region 5 is set to tackle the water supply challenges faced by an island community in the province of Masbate. Utilizing the Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan – Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (KALAHI-CIDSS) program, the department plans to implement a PHP20 million project in Barangay Gilotongan, Cawayan town, using innovative Air-to-Water Technology (AWT). According to Philippines News Agency, Ranelle Anne Sertan, the social marketing officer for DSWD-5, stated that this island community will be the pilot site for the project, which is anticipated to be operational within the year.

Zamboanga City: Authorities in Zamboanga City arrested three individuals and seized over PHP14.6 million worth of smuggled cigarettes and illegal drugs, along with a firearm, in a series of intelligence-driven law enforcement operations conducted on Wednesday. According to Philippines News Agency, Brig. General Roel Rodolfo, director of the Police Regional Office in Zamboanga Peninsula (PRO-9), stated that the operations highlighted intensified efforts against illicit trade and narcotics. Rodolfo mentioned that the series of operations began with the apprehension of a suspect yielding a substantial cigarette haul. Alias “Tabong”, 38, a resident of Barangay Kasanyangan, was apprehended when policemen, in coordination

Caraga: Strategies focused on preparedness, prevention, and swift response have significantly contributed to the decline of index crimes in the Caraga Region, a police official said on Thursday. According to Philippines News Agency, this comprehensive strategy is fully incorporated into the core program thrust of the Police Regional Office in Caraga (PRO-13), as stated by Maj. Jennifer Omiter, the unit’s information chief, in a phone interview. Data from PRO-13 indicated a notable 21.4 percent decrease in index crimes when comparing the period of May 19-25 with the preceding week of May 12-18. Only 11 incidents were recorded in the region

Caraga Region: Local government units (LGUs) and medical facilities across the Caraga Region have proactively implemented protective measures to safeguard residents against potential monkeypox (mpox) infection. As of posting time, no confirmed mpox cases have been reported in the region. However, two suspected cases in Dinagat Islands are currently awaiting confirmation from laboratory tests. According to Philippines News Agency, amidst this situation, Dinagat Islands Governor Nilo Demerey Jr. issued Executive Order No. 05-04 on Thursday, a copy of which was released to the media in the afternoon. The order provides comprehensive guidelines for the prevention, detection, isolation, and management of