Category: General

Caraga: The Department of Health in Caraga (DOH-13) is urging the public to utilize ‘fast lanes’ in designated hospitals for dengue cases as the region experiences a surge in the mosquito-borne disease. In a statement Monday, DOH-13 emphasized the importance of early medical consultation to prevent severe complications. According to Philippines News Agency, ‘early medical consultation is advised, especially during the first symptoms of dengue, to avoid severe cases and complications,’ the agency said. Two DOH hospitals in the region have been designated as ‘fast lanes’ for dengue cases, the Adela Serra Ty Memorial Medical Center in Tandag City, Surigao

Manila: The Philippine Army’s 79th Infantry Battalion (IB) has vowed to support the initiatives of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to deter election-related threats and violence in northern Negros ahead of the May 12 national and local elections. 1Lt. Dan Carlo Samoza, 79IB civil-military operations officer, made the assurance following the clash between government troops and New People’s Army (NPA) remnants in Cadiz City last month. According to Philippines News Agency, the 79IB continues to monitor the rebels’ extortion and permit to campaign activities in their area of operation. Samoza noted the possibility of these activities occurring, emphasizing that they

Quezon City: The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) joined the nation in honoring the contributions of women in nation-building and their indispensable roles in shaping society as the country celebrates National Women’s Month this March. According to Philippines News Agency, DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian expressed the department’s commitment to advancing women’s empowerment and gender equality during a video message at the agency’s flag-raising ceremony. He emphasized the importance of providing women from vulnerable and disadvantaged sectors with inclusive and gender-sensitive resources, tools, and opportunities to help them thrive. The DSWD’s various programs and services equip countless women with

Manila: The government successfully raised PHP22 billion from its latest Treasury bills (T-bills) auction held on Monday. According to Philippines News Agency, the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) reported that the auction was almost four times oversubscribed, drawing in a total of PHP85.5 billion in tenders. This reflects strong investor interest in government securities. Specifically, tenders for the 91-day T-bills amounted to PHP37.48 billion, with the yield settling at 5.283 percent, from which the BTr accepted PHP7 billion. For the 182-day T-bills, the Auction Committee accepted PHP7 billion from the total tenders of PHP24.51 billion, with the yield recorded at

Manila: Defending champions National University (NU) and University of Santo Tomas (UST) extended their unbeaten runs in the UAAP Season 87 tennis tournament after securing contrasting victories Monday at the Felicisimo Ampon Tennis Center in the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex. According to Philippines News Agency, NU rolled to its third win after surviving UST, 3-2, in the women’s division. Elsie Abarquez and Kolin Cornell sealed the victory for the Lady Bulldogs, beating Minette Bentillo and Justine Maneja, 6-4, 4-6, 10-7, in the second doubles match. UST’s Kaye Emana defeated Jasmine Jaran 6-2, 6-3 in the first singles; NU’s JM Carcueva