Day: September 23, 2025

Cagayan de oro: The local government of Cagayan de Oro City has launched an Incident Command System (ICS) to address public health concerns following a rise in cases of hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) and acute gastroenteritis (AGE). The City Health Office (CHO) issued two health advisories after recording more than 200 cases of AGE this month. According to Philippines News Agency, CHO chief Dr. Rachel Dilla stated that the ICS Management Team is conducting an investigation and implementing measures to prevent a further rise in cases. “In the meantime, everyone is encouraged to refrain from drinking water from

Bacolod: The Council of Concerned Citizens (C-3), a newly-formed anti-corruption group here, aims to secure the records of all flood control projects in this highly urbanized city since 2017 as part of its independent investigative mission for full accountability on public infrastructure spending. This is part of the group’s next move after conducting an on-site inspection of four completed flood control structures on Monday. According to Philippines News Agency, the C-3 is requesting documents from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) related to contracts, programs of work, and bills of quantities for flood control projects over the last

Negros occidental: Two government-run hospitals in Negros Occidental have been certified as adolescent-friendly by the Department of Health-Negros Island Region (DOH-NIR). The province-owned Merceditas J. Montilla District Hospital in Sipalay City and the Cauayan District Hospital in Cauayan town are the latest to be declared as Adolescent-Friendly Health Facilities (AFHF) Level 2 in the province. According to Philippines News Agency, an AFHF is designed to address the unique needs of adolescents by ensuring access to high-quality, confidential, and age-appropriate health services. In these facilities, positive health-seeking behaviors are promoted in a supportive and non-judgmental environment while encouraging active youth participation

Baguio city: More than 1,000 individuals have registered as tutors to support the implementation of the Academic Recovery and Accessible Learning (ARAL) Act in Baguio City, a Department of Education (DepEd) official announced. Of the 1,079 registered tutors, 43 volunteers are from outside DepEd, as stated by Baguio City Schools Division superintendent Dr. Soraya Faculo. According to Philippines News Agency, some of the non-DepEd tutors include retired professional teachers, pre-service teachers, non-licensed education graduates, and non-education college graduates. The ARAL Program Act (Republic Act 12028), enacted in October 2024, serves as a national intervention to help students catch up and

Manila: The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Tuesday assured close monitoring of local markets following the onslaught of Super Typhoon Nando. DA regional field offices also began validating agricultural damage in the northeast and northwest portions of Luzon. According to Philippines News Agency, DA spokesperson Assistant Secretary Arnel de Mesa stated that there were no logistical challenges that could trigger price spikes in agricultural commodities. ‘Nakabantay naman palagi ang DA, ‘yung ating bantay-presyo monitoring team. Kasama palagi diyan ‘yung DTI at local government units (The DA is always on watch through our price monitoring team, which works closely with the

Manila: The Sept. 21 riot in Mendiola involving minors was orchestrated by an organized group that paid participants to stir chaos, with the intent to destabilize the government, Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla confirmed on Tuesday. Remulla said children as young as 11 were recruited from the Quiapo area and paid PHP3,000 each to join the incident. According to Philippines News Agency, Remulla stated that videos show participants flaunting their payments on social media. Initial findings indicate that the group instructed the participants to burn Malaca±ang. Remulla emphasized that the incident was not a political or cause-driven rally but a paid