July 2, 2025

Iloilo: The Iloilo Provincial Health Office (IPHO) on Wednesday urged communities to intensify the campaign against dengue as the province experiences a continuing rise in cases since the start of the year. According to Philippines News Agency, based on the latest data, Iloilo province logged 2,511 dengue cases, including 10 deaths, from Jan. 1 to June 28, marking a 58 percent increase from the 1,586 cases with five deaths recorded in the same period in 2024. The municipalities with the highest cases are San Joaquin, Oton, Dumangas, Leon, Cabatuan, Pototan, Lambunao, Janiuay, Calinog, and Pavia. The towns with the highest

Dumaguete: The Negros Oriental Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NOCCI) is urging the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to authorize a barge trip to Mindanao via the Tambobo Port in Siaton town, addressing the challenges posed by the San Juanico Bridge repair crisis. According to Philippines News Agency, NOCCI President Edward Du expressed their strong backing for the motion for reconsideration filed by E-Motion Logistics Services with the DOTr. This comes after the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) denied its application for a special permit for the proposed Siaton-Dapitan route. Du highlighted the urgency of the situation, stating that MARINA’s failure to

Northern luzon: Northern Luzon residents have been alerted and urged to monitor weather announcements amid the light to moderate to at times heavy rainfall in the region for days. “All are advised to take precautionary measures against the impacts associated with these hazards,” Engr. Cynthia Iglesia, senior weather specialist and chief meteorological officer of the Northern Luzon Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) Regional Services Division, said on Wednesday. According to Philippines News Agency, Iglesia said flooding and rain-induced landslides are possible, especially in areas identified in the official hazard maps and in localities with a considerable amount

Sibalom: Around 136 learners from two schools in Sibalom municipality in Antique were rushed to hospitals due to dizziness and vomiting after the inhalation of an alleged toxic chemical on Wednesday. According to Philippines News Agency, Antique Integrated Provincial Health Office (IPHO) Information Officer Irene Duldoco stated in an interview that 107 learners were taken to the Ramon Maza Sr. District Hospital (RMSDH) in Sibalom, while 29 were sent to Angel Salazar Memorial General Hospital in San Jose de Buenavista. The affected learners were from Pis-Anan National High School (PNHS) and Pis-Anan Elementary School (PES). Duldoco mentioned that the learners

Davao city: The Department of Public Works and Highways-Davao (DPWH-11) confirmed that construction of the Samal Island-Davao City Connector (SIDC) project is advancing, notwithstanding the Supreme Court’s issuance of a Writ of Kalikasan concerning the project. According to Philippines News Agency, DPWH-11 spokesperson Dean Ortiz mentioned in an interview that the department has not received an official copy of the writ. Ortiz stated, “As of now, we do not have any instructions coming from the court [whether] to suspend or stop the project. So, we will continue.” The Supreme Court issued the Writ of Kalikasan on Tuesday in response to