Day: August 4, 2025

Ilocos norte: The vast forestland of Ilocos Norte, covering an area of about 8,000 hectares, remains lush and productive, thanks to some 200 village rangers keeping watch over them. For eight years now, 71-year-old Emilio Rabago, tribal chieftain of Barangay Saguigui in Pagudpud, has been diligently patrolling and maintaining a 200-hectare forestland now planted with coffee and coconut trees. According to Philippines News Agency, Rabago, along with fellow Barangay Ranger Officers (BROs), patrols the thick forest cover of the province for 10 days each month. In return, they receive a monthly compensation of PHP4,000 each from the provincial government as

Iloilo: A 58-year-old man succumbed to suspected meningococcemia, according to the initial report received by the Iloilo Provincial Health Office (IPHO) from the district hospital and the rural health unit of the Municipality of Miagao. According to Philippines News Agency, the patient started experiencing fever and body pain on July 30, which persisted until August 2, this time with ‘purpuric rash and reduced sensorium,’ said Dr. Rodney Labis, head of the health service delivery division of IPHO on Monday. ‘He was brought to Miagao first aid clinic but was referred immediately to the nearest district hospital, where he was admitted.

Manila: The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has suspended the licenses of 11 taxi and transport network vehicle service (TNVS) drivers following complaints of overcharging passengers at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). According to Philippines News Agency, LTO Chief Assistant Secretary Vigor Mendoza II announced the 90-day temporary suspension in alignment with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to address public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers exploiting commuters. Mendoza emphasized the ongoing efforts to discipline erring drivers, stating that the suspension of these 11 drivers serves as proof of their continued commitment. The suspensions resulted from a joint operation between the LTO

Manila: The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) announced the arrest of an alleged scammer for claiming to be an official of the Land Transportation Office (LTO). The suspect, identified as Erick Balsomo, was arrested in an entrapment operation at a mall in Manila last July 28. According to Philippines News Agency, the arrest was made following a complaint against Balsomo, who purportedly offered to facilitate the processing of LTO documents in exchange for money. The operation was executed by agents from the NBI’s Criminal Intelligence Division and Fraud and Financial Crimes Division. During the arrest, Balsomo was found to be

Baguio: The Commission on Elections (Comelec) Baguio office is optimistic it will meet its 2,000 voter registration target before the Aug. 10 deadline. As of Monday, over 1,500 individuals had registered during the first three days, reflecting the public’s enthusiasm, especially among the youth, to participate in future elections. According to Philippines News Agency, Election Officer John Paul Martin noted the significant turnout, stating, “On Sunday alone, 509 people showed up despite it being a rest day.” He expressed gratitude for the public’s dedication to participating in the upcoming elections, emphasizing that every step counts toward making a difference. To