Day: June 5, 2025

Malaca±ang: Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa announced that the Department of Health (DOH) is ramping up efforts to address the rising human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) cases in the country. The agency is pushing for a national public health emergency declaration and expanding access to testing and treatment. According to Philippines News Agency, Herbosa stated at a press briefing that the health department has increased the distribution of free anti-retroviral drugs (ARVs) to individuals living with HIV. From January to March 2025, the Philippines recorded an average of 57 new HIV cases per day, marking a 500 percent increase compared to the

Manila: The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Thursday urged newly elected officials to join the ‘enhanced’ Newly Elected Officials Performing Leadership for Uplifting Service (NEO PLUS) aimed at fostering more efficient delivery of services. The NEO PLUS Program provides targeted training, education, and support for newly elected officials to govern effectively and responsibly, DILG Secretary Jonvic Remulla said in a news release. According to Philippines News Agency, the program is a three-year capacity development initiative designed to support local leaders throughout their term. Implemented through the DILG’s Local Government Academy (LGA), it builds on the original

Washington: Citizens from 12 countries will be banned from entering the United States starting Monday, as announced in a proclamation by US President Donald Trump. The move also includes entry restrictions on citizens from seven additional countries. According to Philippines News Agency, the countries affected by the full entry ban are Afghanistan, Burma, Chad, the Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen. The ban is set to commence at 12:01 a.m. EST (04:01 a.m. GMT) on June 9. In addition to the full ban, a partial entry ban will be imposed on citizens

Zambales: Crew members of the Philippines’ latest guided missile frigate, the BRP Miguel Malvar (FFG-06), conducted extensive familiarization and training exercises on Wednesday to enhance their operational knowledge of the ship’s systems. According to Philippines News Agency, the personnel trained with the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) to gain a comprehensive understanding of the ship’s advanced systems. These drills were conducted while the vessel sailed in the waters off Zambales. Commander Randy Garbo, the spokesperson for the Philippine Fleet, emphasized that the exercises were focused on OEM training and system familiarization. Following the drills, the BRP Miguel Malvar returned to Naval

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. will take into consideration the economic implications of the proposed PHP200 across-the-board daily salary increase for minimum wage workers, Malaca±ang said Thursday. While Marcos wants to improve workers’ conditions, he also has to weigh ‘all aspects and concerns of all stakeholders,’ Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary and Palace Press Officer Claire Castro told reporters. Castro said Marcos would also consult the wage boards about the proposal for a minimum wage hike. According to Philippines News Agency, the House of Representatives on Wednesday approved on third and final reading a measure seeking a PHP200 daily pay