Day: August 4, 2025

Chengdu: More than 4,000 athletes from 114 countries competing across 34 sports and 60 disciplines will stay in the 2025 World Games Athletes Village, which was opened Sunday, four days ahead of the multi-sport event to be held on Aug. 7-17 in Chengdu, China. According to Philippines News Agency, the state-of-the-art Village, Zones A and B, offers comprehensive support services, including medical and chiropractic centers, dining halls with diverse food options, training and recreation zones, a laundry facility, and multi-language assistance hubs. Athletes, coaches, and International Federation (IF) officials from sports such as air sports, American football, billiards, and many

Mindanao: Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) Secretary Leo Tereso Magno on Monday commended President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s healthcare initiative, which aims to strengthen healthcare access in Mindanao’s underserved communities. Magno’s statement followed the President’s turnover of 106 patient transport vehicles (PTVs) in Dipolog City on Aug. 1. According to Philippines News Agency, Magno said the initiative marks a major stride in the administration’s mission to enhance healthcare delivery, particularly in the Zamboanga Peninsula and Lanao del Sur. “The deployment of PTVs reinforces the administration’s commitment to equitable development across the region,” he added. The President emphasized the critical role of

Sta. rosa: International Master Michael Concio Jr. sustained his winning form Sunday to dominate the 16th Kamatyas Open chess tournament at the Vista Mall in Sta. Rosa, Laguna. The pride of Dasmari±as City, Cavite, defeated Francis Ching, Jeremy Marticio, Gerald Ferriol, National Master Bob Jones Liwagon, Grandmaster Darwin Laylo, National Master Giovanni Mejia, and IM Jan Emmanuel Garcia, to sweep the seven-round Swiss system event and secure the PHP30,000 champion’s purse. According to Philippines News Agency, FM Mark Jay Bacojo tallied 6.5 points to finish second and earn PHP10,000, while IM Chito Garma placed third with 6.0 points, collecting PHP7,000.

Batac city: The Mariano Marcos Memorial Hospital and Medical Center (MMMH and MC) in Batac City, Ilocos Norte, has been successfully implementing a zero-balance billing program for select patients over the past six years. This initiative, according to Dr. Maria Lourdes Otayza, the medical center chief, aligns with instructions given to all Department of Health (DOH) hospitals, though many have struggled to comply. According to Philippines News Agency, the program applies specifically to patients confined in wards or basic accommodations. Dr. Otayza highlighted that the zero-balance billing has significantly benefited indigent patients, cancer patients, and those undergoing dialysis. “We have

Bicol: The Commission on Elections (Comelec) in Bicol reported that it received 44,630 voters’ registration applications from August 1 to 3. According to Philippines News Agency, Comelec-Bicol Director Maria Juana Valeza noted a noticeable interest among the youth in registering and participating in the Sangguniang Kabataan polls. She mentioned that there is a significant turnout of Gen Zs in the Bicol Region, indicating their interest in engaging with democratic processes. Valeza highlighted that the applications received encompass new registrations, corrections of entries, reactivations, and changes or corrections in voters’ records. Camarines Sur led the registrations with 12,922 applications, followed by