Day: September 11, 2025

Bataan: The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) announced that its Bataan District Office (BATADO) has apprehended two individuals on charges related to human trafficking. Regina Tagulao and Grazel De Vera were detained at a resto-bar in Limay, Bataan on September 3 for allegedly offering women, including minors, to customers for sexual services. According to Philippines News Agency, the operation resulted in the rescue of five individuals, two of whom were minors. The suspects have been charged under Republic Act (RA) 9208, as amended by RA 10364 and further amended by RA 11862, known as the Expanded Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act

Manila: The Department of Health (DOH) will soon exclude road violators from its zero balance billing policy in public hospitals, Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa announced on Thursday. In a joint press conference with Jean Todt, the United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for Road Safety, Herbosa stated that individuals who violate basic road safety rules will no longer be eligible for free hospitalization under the program. According to Philippines News Agency, Herbosa emphasized that if an individual is admitted due to not wearing a helmet, failing to use a seatbelt, or driving under the influence, they will be disqualified from the

Iloilo: The League of Municipalities of the Philippines (LMP) – Iloilo chapter is committed to promoting good governance, transparency, and open decision-making in the execution of government programs, projects, and activities. According to Philippines News Agency, LMP-Iloilo president and Badiangan Mayor Suzette Mamon highlighted their dedication to these principles during an interview on Thursday. She noted that while flood control projects are significant, not all municipalities in Iloilo have such initiatives. Instead, local chief executives implement a variety of projects across different areas. Mayor Mamon emphasized the importance of responsibly managing any government funds used in implementing various initiatives. She

Manila: The Philippine Statistics Authority in Negros Oriental is preparing for the 2025 National Demographic and Health Survey, slated to begin in October, an official announced on Thursday. According to Philippines News Agency, the survey aims to identify health issues and other concerns of women, particularly those aged 15-49 who are of childbearing age. Engineer Ariel Fortuito, Chief Statistical Specialist and Provincial Head of the PSA-Negros Oriental, stated that the survey’s findings would serve as a basis for national agencies and authorities to address these concerns effectively. Fortuito explained in an interview that they are currently in the process of

Manila: The inflation rate in La Union rose from 0.8 percent in July to 1.3 percent in August, driven by higher costs in food, non-alcoholic beverages, fuel products, and educational services. According to Philippines News Agency, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) highlighted that food and non-alcoholic beverages accounted for 43.1 percent of the inflation increase, transport for 38.2 percent, and educational services for 14.5 percent. Malvin Quinto, a supervising specialist at PSA La Union, shared insights during an online forum, emphasizing the significant contributors to the inflation hike. Among the food items experiencing increased inflation were pelagic fish, which saw