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Manila: A total of 42 private developers have committed to deliver 251,846 socialized housing units under the administration’s Expanded Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino (4PH) program. In a news release on Wednesday, the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) said the commitment was formalized in a joint letter by top officials of four major developer groups. According to Philippines News Agency, these groups are the Chamber of Real Estate and Builders’ Associations, Inc., National Real Estate Association, Organization of Socialized and Economic Housing Developers of the Philippines, and the Subdivision and Housing Developers Association, Inc. The letter expressed

Manila: Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office: Chairperson and retired Regional Trial Court judge Felix Reyes on Wednesday denied allegations that he fixed cases for businessman Atong Ang in connection with the ongoing probe on the missing ‘sabungeros’ (cockfighting aficionados). According to Philippines News Agency, Reyes rejected the claims made by whistleblower Julie “Dondon” Patidongan, alias Totoy, who accused him of manipulating cases filed against Ang and allegedly traveling abroad with prosecutors and judges to do so. Reyes stated, “I categorically deny such wild accusations of Mr. Patidongan. I dare him to identify any specific case of Mr. Atong Ang or anything

San fernando: The Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday launched advanced specialty centers for orthopedic, trauma, and burn care at the Jose B. Lingad Memorial General Hospital in San Fernando, Pampanga. The facility houses the Advanced Centers for Comprehensive Orthopedic Care and for Trauma and Burns Care that are now open to the public. According to Philippines News Agency, the initiative supports President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s health agenda to expand access to quality medical services nationwide. The centers are equipped with a state-of-the-art integrated operating room, fully digitized surgical systems, and high-precision tools designed to support complex medical procedures,

Baguio city: The City Health Services Office (CHSO) has urged residents anew to remain vigilant against dengue by actively destroying mosquito breeding sites in their surroundings. City Health Officer Dr. Celia Flor Brillantes on Wednesday reminded the public to consistently observe preventive measures such as eliminating stagnant water, seeking early medical consultation, and staying hydrated. According to Philippines News Agency, Brillantes cited Ordinance No. 10-2025 or the Consolidated Anti-Mosquito Borne Ordinance, which requires homeowners, business owners, schools, churches, hospitals, and government and private offices to regularly inspect their premises for potential mosquito breeding areas. As of June 28, Baguio City

Manila: Chevron Philippines, Inc. will implement price hikes on its fuel products on Thursday, the company announced Wednesday. In an advisory, the oil firm said the prices of the Platinum and Silver gasoline products will increase by PHP0.25 per liter, and diesel by PHP0.50 per liter, effective 6:01 a.m. on July 10. According to Philippines News Agency, during the same time, the price of kerosene will jump by PHP0.30 per liter. These changes will be done two days after the company, along with several other companies, reduced prices on Tuesday, given the developments in the international market.