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Manila: The Department of Health (DOH) has issued a reminder for the public to take precautions against common illnesses prevalent during the rainy season. According to Philippines News Agency, during an interview on Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon over PTV-4, DOH spokesperson Albert Domingo highlighted the importance of being vigilant against WILD-water-borne diseases, influenza-like illness, leptospirosis, and dengue-which are preventable if proper measures are taken. Domingo pointed out that water-borne diseases like diarrhea can result from contaminated water, especially during periods of frequent rain and flooding. He advised boiling drinking water for at least two minutes as a preventive measure. Frequent handwashing

Manila: The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has affirmed its commitment to delivering sustainable interventions against involuntary hunger through the Walang Gutom Program (WGP). According to Philippines News Agency, the WGP is the flagship program of the administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. against involuntary hunger wherein food-poor families receive PHP3,000 monthly in food credits provided by the DSWD. “The WGP is the commitment of the Department to really address the issues of poverty and hunger by providing the immediate response but at the same time, a long-term solution,” Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao said in a radio

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. emphasized the need for modern and high-tech agricultural technologies to attract young Filipinos to farming, aiming to counter the aging trend in the sector. He addressed this issue during a dialogue with the 43 Gawad Saka awardees in Nueva Ecija, highlighting the government’s commitment to transforming farming into a viable career for the younger generation. According to Philippines News Agency, Marcos pointed out the high average age of farmers and fisherfolk, attributing it to the challenging nature of agricultural life. He noted that young people are often drawn to more comfortable office jobs, suggesting

Iloilo city: Processing business documents here just became faster and more convenient following the opening of a new business center near Sunburst Park, designed as a one-stop shop for clients and investors. According to Philippines News Agency, Local Economic Development and Investment Promotion (LEDIP) Office head Velma Jane Lao stated in an interview that the center simplifies document processing by housing all relevant offices in one building. Lao emphasized that the facility serves as a comprehensive hub for investors and business entities, although the Office of the Building Official (OBO) remains in a separate location. The newly opened facility houses

Manila: Senator Risa Hontiveros on Monday announced her intention to file a formal complaint with the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) concerning a video showing a witness recanting his Senate testimony. The senator described the video as a case of ‘witness tampering’ and ‘psychological warfare’ aimed at harassing victims, threatening her staff, and discrediting the Senate investigation into alleged abuses by Pastor Apollo Quiboloy and his religious group, Kingdom of Jesus Christ. According to Philippines News Agency, Hontiveros stated that the video featuring former witness Michael Maurilio, also known as ‘Rene,’ has endangered lives by revealing confidential identities and personal