Day: October 14, 2025

Manila: Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Teodoro Herbosa emphasized that there is no outbreak of influenza-like illnesses (ILI) in the country, clarifying that the current increase in cases aligns with the usual seasonal flu trend during the colder months. Herbosa reassured the public in an interview that the rise in ILI cases is typical for the season, known locally as the ‘-ber’ months. According to Philippines News Agency, Herbosa stated that there is no outbreak of any type of ILI. He reiterated that the seasonal increase in cases is normal and urged the public to remain cautious. ILIs are characterized

Mangatarem: A family in Barangay Pampano, Mangatarem, Pangasinan, a former Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) beneficiary, is now paying back the community in their own ways. The parents of the de Vera family, who were once struggling financially to support the children’s schooling and their basic needs, now have their own house and are active members of the community. Three of their children are now working as teachers and security guard, respectively, and the last sibling is among the representatives of the youth in their village. According to Philippines News Agency, part of their giving back to the community is

Central luzon: The Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB)-3 has approved a wage increase for daily minimum wage earners in Central Luzon, as announced by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE). The wage adjustment, which ranges from PHP50 to PHP80, also includes a PHP500 increase for domestic workers, commonly referred to as “kasambahay.” According to Philippines News Agency, the RTWPB-3 implemented Wage Order No. Regional Board III-26, which stipulates that non-agriculture workers will receive the increase in two phases. The initial PHP20 increase will take effect on October 30, and an additional PHP20 will be applied on April

Biliran: The provincial government of Biliran has initiated a cash-for-work program aimed at supporting rice farmers whose lands were impacted by the damage to irrigation facilities caused by Severe Tropical Storm Opong. The initiative is a collaborative effort between the Provincial Agricultural Office and the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office (PSWDO), designed to assist farmers in rehabilitating their damaged irrigation systems while offering temporary income support. According to Philippines News Agency, Gov. Rogelio Espina emphasized the importance of this initiative as a crucial measure to protect the province’s rice harvest and sustain the livelihoods of the affected farmers. In

Davao city: The City Information Office announced on Tuesday that roads and bridges within Davao City sustained no significant damage after the twin earthquakes that occurred on Oct. 10 and 11. According to Philippines News Agency, rapid assessments conducted after the tremors showed that the city’s main infrastructure remains ‘manageable.’ CDRRMO head Alfredo Baloran said the city government activated its Emergency Operations Center, which includes response clusters from the Department of Public Works and Highways and the City Engineer’s Office, to conduct immediate inspections following the twin tremors. ‘From time to time, I asked them about the status of our