Day: November 4, 2025

Manila: Solid North Party-list Representative Ching Bernos has introduced a bill in the House of Representatives aimed at creating a regulatory framework for utilizing information and communications technology (ICT) in healthcare. According to Philippines News Agency, House Bill 3115, known as the Act Establishing the Philippine Electronic Health or eHealth System, seeks to provide the public with effective telehealth services by forming a coordinated and collaborative National eHealth System. This system will be guided by a national policy and strategic network. Bernos emphasized in a statement that the eHealth System and Services bill is crucial for offering a safe, cost-effective,

Cordillera: The Police Regional Office-Cordillera Administrative Region (PROCAR) has credited the success of its Oplan Undas 2025 operations to the implementation of SQUADRONE technologies, which were launched in October. According to Philippines News Agency, the SQUADRONE initiative, which stands for Smart Quadrotor Unit for Advanced Deployment, Detection, Reconnaissance, Observation and Networked Enforcement, has significantly enhanced public safety measures. Brig. Gen. Erickson Dilag, PROCAR regional director, highlighted that the new technologies have improved situational awareness and expanded security coverage throughout the region. These technological advancements, including drones and body-worn cameras, have enabled police personnel to effectively monitor crowd movements, manage traffic

Paris: The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Tuesday announced that an investigation is currently underway regarding the disappearance of Dr. Jose Rizal’s bust in Paris, France. According to Philippines News Agency, the bust, which was situated at Place Jose Rizal in Paris’ 9th arrondissement, was likely removed during the night between October 25 and 26. The DFA has reported the incident to local authorities in Paris, and the Philippine Embassy in France is actively coordinating with them to track the progress of the investigation. The DFA emphasized that the bust of Dr. Jos© Rizal was a cherished landmark for

San fernando: The provincial government of La Union is taking a significant step in protecting its youth and community by enforcing a comprehensive ban on the sale and distribution of alcoholic beverages to minors. This initiative, part of a broader effort to minimize alcohol-related harms, follows the approval of Provincial Ordinance No. 498-2025, titled ‘An Ordinance to Protect Minors and the Public from Alcohol-Related Harms by Regulating Access, Marketing, and Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages Providing Penalties, Intervention Measures, and Appropriations.’ According to Philippines News Agency, the ordinance aims to shield minors from the detrimental physical, mental, and social effects linked

Manila: Local hog producers are set to benefit from the PHP210 per kg minimum farmgate price for live hogs, the Department of Agriculture (DA) announced on Tuesday. This decision follows an agreement between the DA and stakeholders to set a minimum buying price to support the recovery of the local hog industry from the adverse effects of African swine fever (ASF). According to Philippines News Agency, DA spokesperson Assistant Secretary Arnel de Mesa explained that the DA and local hog producers have agreed to establish this minimum price to help hog raisers recover from their losses. Monitoring reports by the