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Manila: The Eastern Samar provincial government is pushing for the establishment of two hemodialysis centers outside the provincial capital, driven by increasing demand for dialysis treatment. Eastern Samar Governor Ralph Vincent Evardone said Tuesday that they are eyeing the establishment of new dialysis centers at the Albino Duran Memorial Hospital in Balangiga town and the Oras District Hospital in Oras town. According to Philippines News Agency, Balangiga town is located 127 km south of the provincial capital, Borongan City, where the only government-owned dialysis center operates. Oras town is 86 km north of Borongan. ‘We will start the construction this

Bacolod: The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)-Negros Occidental has activated the Provincial Consumer Network (ConsumerNet) to strengthen inter-agency coordination in handling consumer complaints. Provincial Director Lynna Joy Cardinal stated that while the DTI is often the primary agency for consumer concerns, directing complaints to the appropriate agencies is necessary for swift and proper resolution. According to Philippines News Agency, the DTI recognizes that many issues fall under the jurisdiction of partner agencies, which is why ConsumerNet was established. This network aims to bridge gaps, accelerate referrals, and enhance consumer protection effectively. Cardinal emphasized that ConsumerNet is a collaborative platform

Manila: The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced it is organizing an inter-agency operation to expedite the search for the remains of missing ‘sabungeros’ (cockfight aficionados) at the bed of Taal Lake. According to Philippines News Agency, Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla stated that the DOJ is awaiting further details to commence an exploratory dive. The operation involves mapping and scheduling efforts, with the Japanese government expected to provide necessary equipment. Remulla highlighted the involvement of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and its Mines and Geosciences Board (MGB), which possesses a ground-penetrating radar that may be utilized for

Romblon: The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has completed the restoration of six critical light stations in Romblon, helping ensure navigational safety along the coastline of the Southern Tagalog region. According to Philippines News Agency, the PCG Maritime Safety Services Unit Southern Tagalog (MSSU-STL) announced that light stations in Calatong Hills, Corcuera, Malbog, Gorda, Calabogo Point, and Romblon Jetty were restored from June 30 to July 4. The PCG team carried out essential installations, system repairs, and component replacements during this period. With the restorations completed, the PCG reported an increase in the operational efficiency of light stations in the region

Quezon city: The Philippine Navy (PN) is set to undertake a comprehensive Joint Visual Inspection (JVI) of the Japanese Abukuma-class destroyer escorts, which are being considered for transfer to the Filipino naval service upon decommissioning by the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), an official disclosed on Tuesday. “We will be very thorough with the assessment that we’ll be conducting. We will be inspecting six 109-meter ships, systems, weapon systems, hull, machinery,” PN spokesperson Capt. John Percie Alcos stated during a media briefing at Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City. According to Philippines News Agency, the inspection team will be comprised of surface