Day: December 10, 2025

Manila: Hope and compassion filled the halls of the Calapan City District Jail as the Provincial Health Office (PHO) conducted a free medical and skin consultation for persons deprived of liberty (PDLs), bringing essential healthcare services directly to those most in need. According to Philippines News Agency, the initiative, part of the PHO’s ongoing outreach programs, gave PDLs access to general checkups and dermatological consultations without leaving the facility. The program addressed both immediate medical concerns and preventive health needs among the incarcerated population. BJMP Mimaropa spokesperson Jail Officer 3 Joefrie Anglo underscored the importance of such initiatives. Anglo stated,

Manila: More teachers and education personnel are set to benefit from a new medical upskilling initiative with the implementation of the Higher Education Upskilling and Study for Advancement of Staff and Faculty (HUSAY) Program. In a news release, the University of the Philippines (UP) Manila said the program would enable at least 2,300 faculty members, non-teaching staff, and researchers from higher education institutions accredited by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED). According to Philippines News Agency, they will undergo short-term training under UP Manila’s Bio-Health Education, Artificial Intelligence-Enabled Capacity Building, Optimization, and Innovation (BEACON) Program. The PHP80.43 million BEACON initiative

Pasay city: The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (PAGCOR) said it has intensified its responsible gaming measures as the country’s digital gaming market continues to grow, Chairman and CEO Alejandro H. Tengco said Wednesday. Speaking at the G2E Asia @ the Philippines 2025 in Pasay City, Tengco detailed the new financial safeguards, including the delinking of e-wallets and certain payment channels to enhance integrity and player protection in the online sector. According to Philippines News Agency, the transition to tighter payment controls has prompted operators and players to recalibrate, resulting in softer revenues in the latter part of the third

Manila: The provincial government of Albay, through the Albay Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC), has issued a preparedness advisory following reports from the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) about changes in Mayon Volcano indicating the presence of new and shallow magma. According to Philippines News Agency, Albay Governor and PDRRMC chair Noel Rosal announced advisory No. 2025-48, which prohibits all human activities within the six-kilometer Permanent Danger Zone around Mayon Volcano. This includes activities such as mountain climbing, all-terrain vehicle (ATV) riding, orchid picking, and vegetable harvesting, among others, as part of disaster avoidance and

Metro manila: Rail lines in Metro Manila will offer free rides to various sectors this holiday season. In a social media post Wednesday night, the Department of Transportation announced that the 12 days of “libreng sakay” (free rides) at the Light Rail Transit (LRT) Lines 1 and 2 and Metro Rail Transit 3 will start on Dec. 14 and runs until Christmas Day. According to Philippines News Agency, this initiative complies with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to ensure a safe and convenient travel experience for commuters during the holiday season. The program is designed to benefit different segments