Day: July 9, 2025

Manila: Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa on Tuesday said healthcare systems must remain operational under extreme pressure brought about by natural and man-made crises. Herbosa made this statement during an international webinar hosted by Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, featuring top clinicians from Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, Israel’s largest Level-1 trauma hospital. According to Philippines News Agency, Herbosa emphasized that health systems are constantly being tested and hospitals must be the last structures standing-physically, operationally, and morally-in moments of crisis. He referred to the fourth pillar (Ready for Crisis) of the Department of Health’s Eight-Point Action Agenda, highlighting ongoing initiatives

Pagudpud: A recently completed seawall is now serving its purpose of protecting lives, property and environment in Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said on Wednesday. According to Philippines News Agency, District Engineer Glenn Miguel stated that the flood control project is worth more than PHP18 million, with the fund sourced from the General Appropriations Act of 2025. “The project involves key components such as the driving of steel sheet piles, embankment works, rubble concrete, hand-laid rock embankment, and structural concrete,” Miguel said. He mentioned that the 100-meter seawall, located in Barangay Pancian, was constructed

Bacolod: The Negros Occidental provincial government will start operating its own disaster risk reduction and management (DRRM) training center here within the year as part of the initiatives to boost the province’s readiness against natural disasters and calamities. According to Philippines News Agency, Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson announced the opening of the Negros Occidental DRRM Training Center during the 37th inaugural session of the Provincial Board at the Capitol Social Hall. He emphasized that this initiative is a vital step in fostering a culture of preparedness and enhancing the province’s capacity to save lives. The Negros Occidental Operations Center, managed

Manila: Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office: Chairperson and retired Regional Trial Court judge Felix Reyes on Wednesday denied allegations that he fixed cases for businessman Atong Ang in connection with the ongoing probe on the missing ‘sabungeros’ (cockfighting aficionados). According to Philippines News Agency, Reyes rejected the claims made by whistleblower Julie “Dondon” Patidongan, alias Totoy, who accused him of manipulating cases filed against Ang and allegedly traveling abroad with prosecutors and judges to do so. Reyes stated, “I categorically deny such wild accusations of Mr. Patidongan. I dare him to identify any specific case of Mr. Atong Ang or anything

Milan: Thousands of Filipinos gathered at the iconic Arco Della Pace in Milan’s Piazze Sempione on July 6 for the Sandiwa Filitalia, a major cultural event celebrating Kalayaan 2025 and marking 78 years of Philippine-Italian diplomatic relations. The event was a significant part of the month-long 127th Philippine Independence Day celebration, showcasing a blend of traditional heritage and modern Filipino identity through various programs and activities. According to Philippines News Agency, the event was led by the Philippine Consulate General in Milan’s Consul General Elmer Cato and the Kalayaan 2025 Organizing Committee from the Bayanihan Council of Northern Italy. In