Day: September 8, 2025

Manila: 227 hog farmers affected by African swine fever (ASF) outbreaks in Negros Oriental have qualified for government indemnification, as confirmed by the Provincial Veterinary Office (PVO) on Monday. According to Philippines News Agency, Jaymar Vilos, the PVO-Negros Oriental information officer, stated that the validated farmers hail from Bais City (185) and Manjuyod (42). Their qualification for indemnification was confirmed after the Department of Agriculture (DA) conducted a validation process, following endorsements from the local government units. Vilos explained that these farmers are part of the latest group identified to receive financial aid from the national government. The indemnification aims

Iloilo city: The local government is opposing the proposed bridge that will connect Sunset Boulevard and the Carpenter’s Bridge, both in Barangay Tabucan in the city’s Mandurriao district. The project, intended to be Esplanade 12, spans 240 lineal meters across the river and is proposed by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) at a cost of PHP150 million. According to Philippines News Agency, Mayor Raisa Tre±as has expressed concerns over the redundancy of the infrastructure given the existing 11 connectivity structures spanning the Iloilo River along 13 Esplanade sections. In a letter addressed to DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon,

Manila: The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) announced on Monday that a total of 2,250 police officers will be deployed to ensure security during the anticipated ‘Black Friday’ protests across Metro Manila on September 12, which are being organized in response to concerns over questionable flood control projects. According to Philippines News Agency, NCRPO spokesperson Maj. Hazel Asilo revealed during a press briefing at Camp Crame that reports have been received about planned rallies in various locations including Mendiola, near the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in Manila, along EDSA, and at the Senate and the House

Manila: Around PHP14.89 billion worth of illegal drugs have been seized, and over 45,000 drug suspects have been arrested in anti-drug operations from January to September 4, as reported by the Philippine National Police (PNP) on Monday. In a press briefing held at Camp Crame, PNP public information chief Brig. Gen. Randulf Tua±o detailed that 37,401 police operations resulted in the arrest of 45,546 drug suspects and the confiscation of PHP14.89 billion worth of illegal drugs. According to Philippines News Agency, these operations included PHP628.4 million worth of illegal drugs seized in a series of nationwide operations from August 29

Manila: The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has arrested a Vietnamese national for the alleged practice of illegal medicine in Manila. In a statement, the NBI identified the suspect as Hoang Thi Hai Yen, also known as ‘Van Pahm’ and ‘Doc Yen.’ According to Philippines News Agency, Hoang was apprehended during an entrapment operation in Manila on September 2. She faces charges for violating several laws, including Sections 8 and 28 of Republic Act No. 2382 (Medical Act of 1959), in relation to R.A. No. 10175 (Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012); Article 40, Sections a, b, and e of R.A.