Day: October 8, 2025

Negros oriental: Negros Oriental Governor Manuel Sagarbarria urged his constituents on Wednesday to enroll in the Yaman ng Kalusugan Program (YAKAP) of the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth). Speaking during the launch of YAKAP in the province, Sagarbarria noted that only a quarter of the province’s population has so far registered for the expanded version of the state insurer’s Konsultasyong Sulit at Tama (Konsulta) program. According to Philippines News Agency, YAKAP is a primary healthcare package that provides PhilHealth members with free access to medical consultations, basic diagnostic tests, and essential medicines from accredited providers. It offers a comprehensive package

Lingayen: Operatives seized over PHP1 million worth of shabu from a regional priority high-value individual (HVI) in a buy-bust operation along the bypass road of Barangay Poblacion, Lingayen town, Pangasinan on Tuesday night. The Police Regional Office Ilocos (PRO1) identified the suspect as a 38-year-old construction worker from Mangaldan town. According to Philippines News Agency, “Confiscated from him were two heat-sealed and five knot-tied transparent plastic sachets containing shabu weighing more or less 160 grams,” said Pangasinan PPO information officer Capt. Aileen Catugas in a phone interview on Wednesday. The suspect faces charges for violation of Sections 5 and 11

Manila: The Philippines has invited Ireland to take part in a maritime cooperative activity (MCA) to enhance its defense ties with the European nation. Department of Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. extended the invitation during the introductory call of Irish Ambassador Emma Hickey on Oct. 6, DND spokesperson Assistant Secretary Arsenio Andolong said on Wednesday. According to Philippines News Agency, “While the Philippines and Ireland currently have no existing formal defense cooperation framework, Secretary Teodoro and Ambassador Hickey discussed opportunities in enhancing both countries’ defense capabilities through maritime security and peacekeeping cooperation,” Andolong said in a statement. He said

Manila: The Philippine National Police (PNP) announced plans to issue a subpoena to a social media user accused of spreading false information about acting PNP chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. The user allegedly claimed that Nartatez had encouraged police, military, and other uniformed personnel to disobey orders from President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. According to Philippines News Agency, PNP spokesperson and public information chief Brig. Gen. Randulf Tua±o described the post as “fabricated and malicious,” suggesting it was made to sow confusion and undermine the credibility of the police force. The post, which also labeled the President as

Manila: The Philippine National Police (PNP) has sanctioned 269 erring police officers and filed 239 cybercrime-related complaints in September. In a statement, PNP acting chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. detailed the disciplinary actions taken against the officers, which included 92 dismissals, 18 demotions, 117 suspensions, two forfeitures of salary, 27 reprimands, eight restrictions, and five instances of withholding privileges. According to Philippines News Agency, Nartatez emphasized the PNP’s zero-tolerance policy towards violations among police personnel, stating that these measures highlight their commitment to uphold accountability and restore public trust in the organization. PNP spokesperson Brig. Gen. Randulf Tua±o