Day: June 16, 2025

Borongan City: A member of the New People’s Army (NPA) was killed in a clash with government forces in the mountains of Borongan City, Eastern Samar, the Philippine Army reported on Monday. According to Philippines News Agency, Brig. Gen. Noel Vestuir, commander of the Army’s 802nd Infantry Brigade, stated that the rebel, identified as a member of the sub-regional committee Sesame of the NPA Eastern Visayas Regional Party Committee, was killed during a 15-minute clash with soldiers in the upland village of Pinanag-an on Sunday. Vestuir emphasized the seriousness of their ultimatum for the rebels to abandon their armed struggle,

Pasig City: The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has officially launched the ‘May Huli Ka 2.0’ website, providing vehicle owners with a streamlined platform to monitor their traffic violations under the No Contact Apprehension Policy (NCAP). This initiative aims to improve transparency and accessibility for vehicle owners across the region. According to Philippines News Agency, during a press conference held at the MMDA headquarters in Pasig City, MMDA Chairperson Romando Artes highlighted the new website’s features. Vehicle owners can now conveniently verify their traffic violations by entering their plate or conduction sticker number along with their motor vehicle (MV) file

Makati City: The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has implemented nearly 19,000 free WiFi sites and laid over 3,000 kilometers of fiber optic cable as part of the National Broadband Program. This initiative aligns with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to address the country’s connectivity issues. According to Philippines News Agency, DICT Secretary Henry Aguda announced at the Infrastructure Forum of the Economic Journalists Association of the Philippines (EJAP) that these projects are evidence of the government’s commitment to improving connectivity for its citizens. Aguda emphasized that the government’s prompt response to the President’s order has directly

Quezon City: The number of dengue cases worldwide has doubled to over 14 million in 2024, with Asia accounting for 70 percent of the global burden, a scientific working group said Monday. Asia Dengue Voice and Action (ADVA) Group steering committee member Maria Rosario Capeding highlighted that the Philippines is one of the countries in the region experiencing a growing number of dengue cases. According to Philippines News Agency, Capeding emphasized during a press conference at the 8th Asia Dengue Summit in Quezon City that dengue is preventable. She stated that with scientific innovation, the right strategies, and strong community

Manila: The city government of Manila, in collaboration with the national government, has launched a program that enables the public to purchase school items at significantly reduced prices. Mayor Honey Lacuna, in cooperation with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Department of Education (DepEd), spearheaded the “Diskwento Caravan: Balik Eskwela Edition.” This initiative is designed to assist residents, city employees, teachers, and school personnel in acquiring school supplies and other products at lower costs. According to Philippines News Agency, Mayor Lacuna expressed gratitude to the DTI and DepEd for the successful implementation of the caravan in Manila.