Day: July 1, 2025

Laoag: Girls aged 9 to 14 years old in this city’s schools are encouraged to avail of the first dose of the free anti-human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine during a vaccination drive and screening being held at the Laoag Centennial Arena. The three-day event, from July 1 to 3, is spearheaded by the Office of the Presidential Assistant for Northern Luzon to ensure a safer and healthier future for the women and children of Ilocos Norte. According to Philippines News Agency, “With this initiative, we plan to vaccinate these 3,000 young girls with their first dose of HPV vaccine and later

Ilocos norte: The Ilocos Norte Provincial Health Office (PHO) on Tuesday reiterated its call for proactive measures against dengue in communities to maintain the province’s zero-deaths record from the mosquito-borne disease. “To all our constituents, let us work together to prevent the spread of dengue in our province,” Dr. Rickson Balalio, provincial health officer, said in an interview. Balalio emphasized the importance of cleanliness and avoiding mosquito bites, particularly during the daytime, as crucial strategies to prevent dengue. According to Philippines News Agency, the latest report from the Provincial Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit indicates that there were 18 new dengue

Western visayas: The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) implemented the cash-for-work program for persons with disabilities (CFW-PWD) under the “TheraFee” modality in four local government units in Western Visayas. According to Philippines News Agency, the pilot areas are Madalag with 24 beneficiaries and New Washington with 21, both in Aklan; nine from Bingawan, Iloilo; and 20 from Sibunag, Guimaras. The TheraFee initiative, in collaboration with the National Council on Disability Affairs, is designed for persons with disabilities (PWD) with permanent total disabilities, providing targeted assistance, care, and support. Under TheraFee, caregivers, who are the primary recipients, perform caregiving

Davao city: The Davao City Water District (DCWD) announced that its state-of-the-art Septage Treatment Plant (SpTP) is now 93 percent complete and is expected to be fully operational by September. The plant, located in Barangay Indangan, is a significant component of the Septage Management Program (SMP), which focuses on treating wastewater collected during program implementation. According to Philippines News Agency, the DCWD spokesperson, Jovana Cresta Duhaylungsod, mentioned in an interview that the facility can accommodate 100 cubic meters, or 100,000 gallons, of septage, with potential expansion capabilities to 200 cubic meters. She explained that the scheduling of the five-year dislodging

Bicol: Residents of Bicol will gain more access to the Kadiwa ng Pangulo program following an agreement to sell affordable products inside police camps across the region every Tuesday. According to Philippines News Agency, the Police Regional Office in Bicol (PRO-5) signed a memorandum of understanding with various national government agencies to enhance the program implementation and support the ‘Agraryo Merkado sa Kampo’ at Camp Simeon Ola. PRO-5 Director Brig. Gen. Andre Dizon stated that the move addresses issues like inflation, food security, and poverty. “By streamlining distribution systems and reducing market layers, the program helps ensure price stability and