Day: October 22, 2025

San remegio: A makeshift dormitory established in Barangay Aningalan in San Remegio will ensure learners from remote barangays stay in school. The “Balay Darayunan”, established by the local government unit with the help of the Philippine Army and other government agencies and stakeholders, will cater to children of Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) beneficiaries, particularly from Barangay Bulan-bulan. According to Philippines News Agency, Bulan-bulan is an upland barangay, approximately two to three hours’ walk to the Aningalan Integrated Farm School (AIFS) in Barangay Aningalan. ‘It is really a big challenge for the learners from Barangay Bulan-bulan to attend their classes,

Batac city: The construction of a model house for socialized low-cost housing that will kickstart Phase 2 of the Adigi Homes project in Batac City, Ilocos Norte, is set to start next month. Evalaudia Duyor, officer-in-charge of the Provincial Assessors Office, said in an interview on Wednesday that preparations are underway for the National Housing Authority to proceed with the project in partnership with the provincial government. According to Philippines News Agency, the project has garnered interest from 30 aspiring homeowners who are eager to apply for Phase 2. The first phase saw 12 aspiring homeowners submit applications. Located in

Manila: The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) has clarified that patients diagnosed with ischemic heart disease and acute myocardial infarction (IHD-AMI) are qualified to avail of the corresponding benefit package under PhilHealth Circular 2024-0032. In an advisory issued Wednesday, PhilHealth said the policy guides all regional offices, accredited healthcare providers, and beneficiaries in filing, processing, and evaluating claims for IHD-AMI cases. According to Philippines News Agency, all patients with acute myocardial infarction, including those with ST-elevation (STEMI) or non-ST elevation (Non-STEMI), may avail of the package. The state insurer emphasized that a non-specific or non-diagnostic ECG should not disqualify a

Manila: The Supreme Court (SC) on Wednesday assured prompt action once cases arising from the ongoing investigation on anomalous projects are filed in court. The assurance was made by Senior Associate Justice Marvic Leonen during an interview on the sidelines of the SC’s Strategic Plan for Judicial Innovations anniversary at the Manila Hotel. According to Philippines News Agency, Justice Leonen emphasized the impartial role of the Judiciary in supporting the Ombudsman. He noted that the judiciary’s role is to receive evidence and ensure that cases are built properly, allowing for the discovery, preservation, and presentation of evidence in a timely

Manila: The learners of Moises Padilla Elementary School (MPES) in Negros Occidental are learning and at the same time caring for the environment in sustainable classrooms built through the assistance of World Vision, a humanitarian organization. The two-story structure, which utilizes bamboo elements, is the first eco-school building project of World Vision in the Philippines. The PHP14.84-million school building is positioned as a model for environmental responsibility in education. “We express our appreciation to World Vision for the generous donation,” Moises Padilla town Mayor Ella Celestina Garcia-Yulo said in a statement on Wednesday. According to Philippines News Agency, the construction

Dumaguete city: The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) is appealing to local government units (LGUs) in Negros Oriental to intensify the registration of individuals for its Yaman ng Kalusugan Program (YAKAP). According to Philippines News Agency, Maritess Que, local health insurance officer of PhilHealth, stated that the registration process for the enhanced primary care program is progressing at a slow pace. “We have already provided the LGUs with YAKAP application forms since September, but registration is very slow,” Que noted. Que emphasized the significant role of LGUs and rural health units, highlighting their proximity to the constituents. She added that