Day: September 18, 2025

Cagayan de oro: The Department of Health (DOH) 10 (Northern Mindanao) has intensified its monitoring efforts for hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) in the region. In a “Konsultayo” briefing, Dr. Maryanne Sharlene Isidro, head of communications and health education promotions for DOH-10, highlighted an upward trend in HFMD cases, notably during the months of June, July, and August. According to Philippines News Agency, Dr. Isidro suggested that the return of children to school following their summer vacation may have led to increased exposure to the virus responsible for HFMD. While the disease predominantly affects children under the age of

Baguio city: The Food and Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI) has recommended the establishment of more Kadiwa stores to expand access to affordable, quality food for the public, particularly low-income households. ‘Based on the profile we conducted, malaking tulong ang Kadiwa stores sa local farmers kasi natutulungan sila kumita at maibenta ang kanilang produce. At the same time, accessible din sa vulnerable sector ang mas murang produkto (Kadiwa stores help local farmers earn income from their produce while providing the vulnerable sector access to cheaper goods),’ Mae Ann Javier, Senior Science Research Specialist of the Department of Science and Technology-FNRI, said

Bukidnon: A localized thunderstorm has caused severe flooding in central Bukidnon, leaving three people dead and five missing as of Thursday, authorities reported. According to Philippines News Agency, the Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC) 10 (Northern Mindanao) confirmed that all flood victims were residents of Valencia City. The fatalities were identified as Larry Labay, 53; Jaya Vi±a; and King Winston Adran, 13. Still being searched are Andrea Bistal, 2; Deejay Ark Vi±a, 4; Princess Kyarah Dacoycoy, 17; Consolacion Dina, 48; and Johnny Borbon. Valencia City was the most severely affected by the flooding, which began on Wednesday

Manila: The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is prepared to defend its decision to proclaim the Gabriela Women’s Party as the 64th winning party-list group in the May 2025 elections. Comelec Chairperson George Garcia expressed readiness to address the petition filed by the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) before the Supreme Court (SC). According to Philippines News Agency, the NTF-ELCAC has requested the SC to issue a status quo ante order (SQAO) on the Comelec en banc’s proclamation of Gabriela, acting as the National Board of Canvassers (NBOC). The task force argues that the 64th seat

Cebu city: The Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB) – Region 7 (Central Visayas) has announced an increase in the daily minimum wage for employees and monthly salaries for domestic workers across the region’s cities and municipalities. This development is part of the agency’s efforts to adjust wages in response to economic conditions. According to Philippines News Agency, the RTWPB-7 implemented Wage Order No. ROVII-26, which raises the daily minimum wage for private sector workers in Class A areas from PHP501 to PHP540. The Class A category includes the cities of Carcar, Cebu, Danao, Lapu-Lapu, Naga, Talisay, and the