Day: June 23, 2025

Baguio: This city’s Health Services Office (HSO) warned the public anew on Monday of food and waterborne diseases common during the rainy season. “It is important that what we eat is safe, the water we drink is safe. That goes not only to residents of Baguio but to visitors who come and go to the city. We advise the public to be very cautious of the food and water they take in to avoid possible water and food-borne diseases that are common, especially during the rainy season,” Dr. Celia Flor Brillantes, city health officer, said in a media interview. According

Tacloban: The Philippine Army’s 802nd Infantry Brigade is set to launch more aggressive operations against the remaining members of the New People’s Army (NPA) in Leyte Island and parts of Samar provinces following the expiration of an ultimatum on July 15. Brig. Gen. Noel Vestuir, commander of the 802nd Brigade, stated that plans are in place to fully eradicate the insurgency in the region if the rebels refuse to surrender. According to Philippines News Agency, the ultimatum offers cash assistance to groups of rebels from the same province if they surrender together. Vestuir emphasized that this approach aims to encourage

Manila: The United Nations (UN) Secretary-General’s 2024 Annual Report on Children and Armed Conflict has confirmed that the Philippines will be officially removed from the list of situations of concern in 2025. This decision marks a significant step in the country’s journey from conflict to peace, highlighting its leadership in child protection, as stated by the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) in a news release. According to Philippines News Agency, the report by UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres, released on June 20, recognizes the Philippines’ efforts since first being listed in 2003. The country faced concerns over the recruitment and

Davao: The National Irrigation Administration in the Davao Region (NIA-11) on Monday received PHP49.4 million worth of heavy and light equipment and vehicles from its central office, which will be distributed to various irrigation management offices (IMOs) in the region. According to Philippines News Agency, this marks the third tranche of equipment received by NIA-11, bringing the total to 32 units of heavy and light equipment and vehicles valued at PHP136.9 million received from December 2023 to June this year. Engineer Al Ted Abbot, officer-in-charge of NIA-11, stated that the re-fleeting program aims to ensure the regular operation and maintenance