Day: August 6, 2025

Manila: The National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC) is ramping up efforts to promote Alzheimer’s and dementia awareness while expanding employment and livelihood opportunities for older Filipinos, especially those without pensions. According to Philippines News Agency, NCSC Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer Dr. Mary Jean Loreche announced plans to meet with doctors from the Philippine General Hospital and members of the Alzheimer’s Disease Association of the Philippines. This meeting aims to coordinate a national intervention program for Alzheimer’s awareness, starting with education and public campaigns. Dr. Loreche emphasized the importance of mental wellness and social connection for the elderly, addressing

Dumaguete city: Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma will lead the distribution of government rice under the ‘Benteng Bigas Meron (BBM) Na’ program to 100 beneficiaries from Negros Oriental this weekend, an official said Wednesday. According to Philippines News Agency, the distribution of the PHP20/kg. rice will coincide with the inauguration of the DOLE-Negros Island Region (NIR) office in this capital city. Raizza Phoebe Rubia, DOLE-Negros Oriental information officer, stated that the beneficiaries include 50 sugar workers from Tanjay City and 50 port workers from Dumaguete City, each receiving 10 kilos of rice. The rice distribution is

Antique: Coconut farmers in Antique are encouraged to add value to their products to boost their income. Farmers produce mostly copra and vinegar, but they need to be more creative in producing other coconut-based by-products to add to their income, according to Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) Antique and Aklan office head Gregory Te±oso III during the opening of the 39th National Coconut Week here on Wednesday. According to Philippines News Agency, in Antique, there are around 51,137 coco farmers with 1.9 million bearing plants. Each kilo of copra currently sells for PHP80, but other parts from roots to crown can

Misamis occidental: The head of the Department of Tourism in Northern Mindanao (DOT-10) on Wednesday expressed concern about the temporary closure of a 145-year-old Catholic church in Misamis Occidental. According to Philippines News Agency, DOT-10 Director Marie Elaine Unchuan shared her concerns in a Facebook post, emphasizing the historical and cultural importance of the St. John the Baptist Parish in Jimenez town. She described the church as a beloved historical structure and one of the key tourism landmarks in the region. “I am deeply saddened by the immediate closure of our beloved National Historical Treasure, the John the Baptist Church

Manila: The Environmental Management Bureau in Northern Mindanao (EMB-10) has suspended the operation of 17 poultry farms in Misamis Oriental due to public health hazards and environmental concerns. In an interview Wednesday, EMB-10 Director Reynaldo Digamo explained that the omnibus order for poultry farms in Alubijid municipality was a response to residents’ complaints about fly infestations caused by their operations. According to Philippines News Agency, this move marks the beginning of a broader initiative to address similar issues throughout Region 10. EMB-10 Director Digamo emphasized that other municipalities in the region, which host poultry projects and experience comparable problems, will