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Bulacan: Governor Daniel Fernando outlined ambitious flagship programs for Bulacan province after taking his oath for a third and final term on Sunday night. Addressing a crowd that included 86 newly elected officials, 139 reelectionists, and 41 returning public servants, the governor detailed his administration’s key initiatives. According to Philippines News Agency, the key initiatives include ongoing housing projects for Bulakenyos through the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development and Global Homes Consortium. The visionary Bulacan Mega City Project and the establishment of a waste-to-energy facility were also highlighted. Additionally, the Bulacan Technohub and Innovation Center is currently under

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