Day: August 27, 2025

Manila: Persistent leg pain or numbness should not be dismissed as mere fatigue or aging, as these symptoms may indicate a dangerous vascular condition called limb ischemia (LI), which is closely associated with heart attacks, strokes, and potentially fatal outcomes if left untreated. According to Philippines News Agency, during the Philippine Heart Association’s (PHA) Usapang Puso sa Puso webinar, Paolo Joel Nocom, chair of the PHA Council on Coronary Artery Disease, highlighted that limb ischemia is not merely a circulation issue in the legs but a reflection of overall cardiovascular health. Nocom, who also heads the Philippine Heart Center’s Section

Manila: Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Ilocos Region Director Ronnel Tan has assured the public that there are no ‘ghost projects’ in the region. According to Philippines News Agency, Tan, in a press conference on Wednesday, emphasized the strict enforcement of quality assurance measures and project inspections. “We are strict about quality assurance before the agency pays the (contractor of the) project. We have an inspection team, composed of all division chiefs-construction, maintenance, planning-as well as the quality assurance unit,” he stated. Tan also highlighted the practice of conducting random inspections on projects to ensure compliance. Tan refuted

Pasay city: The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is considering administrative sanctions against projects and contractors operating without the necessary environmental permits. This move aims to ensure adherence to environmental laws to mitigate flooding and climate-related risks, as stated by Environment Secretary Raphael Lotilla during the Project Transform Colloquium. According to Philippines News Agency, Lotilla emphasized the importance of compliance, noting that President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has been actively visiting project sites. Lotilla highlighted that this monitoring activity supports the President’s initiative, which seeks to enhance accountability in project implementation. DENR Undersecretary Jonas Leones explained that the

Manila: The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) reaffirmed the Philippines’ commitment to combat trafficking in persons in the ASEAN region by pushing for outcome-based monitoring of regional efforts. The DILG emphasized the importance of the Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting, and Learning (MERL) Framework to assess the actual results and impact of anti-trafficking initiatives. This strategy aligns with the ASEAN Convention against Trafficking in Persons, Especially Women and Children (ACTIP). According to Philippines News Agency, the groundwork has been collectively laid by establishing necessary tools and processes to strengthen the regional system for monitoring and reporting on trafficking in

Manila: Malaca±ang has officially denied reports suggesting that Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Teodoro Herbosa has been placed under preventive suspension. The alleged suspension was rumored to be linked to ongoing controversies surrounding the Health Secretary. According to Philippines News Agency, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro addressed the media, stating, “From OP (Office of the President) and OES (Office of the Executive Secretary), wala po as of now na suspension of Sec. Ted (as of now, there is no suspension of Sec. Ted).” This statement was issued to counter claims that Herbosa was facing a suspension. Herbosa is reportedly involved