Category: General

Manila: The United States is providing support to improve and expand the HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) care and prevention services in the Philippines, the United States Embassy in Manila said Wednesday. With funding support from the US President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), the US Agency for International Development (USAID) will partner with Ayala Healthcare Holdings, Inc. (AC Health) to develop, test, and scale HIV care approaches in the country. According to Philippines News Agency, the partnership will focus on online health services and the direct delivery of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), a drug that, when taken as scheduled, prevents

Camarines Sur: The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) 5 (Bicol) has disbursed more than PHP14.5 million for the wages and personal protective equipment of Camarines Sur residents through its Tulong Panghanapbuhay Para sa Ating Disadvantaged Workers (TUPAD) program. In a media release on Wednesday, DOLE-5 Regional Director Imelda Gatinao stated that the payout benefited 3,463 typhoon-affected workers across various municipalities in a series of payouts within this month. According to Philippines News Agency, the beneficiaries were from the towns of Lupi (603 beneficiaries); Milaor (719); Pasacao (271); San Fernando (204); Bombon (107); Canaman (662); Sangay (271), and San Jose

Solsona: The municipal government of Solsona in Ilocos Norte has intensified its efforts against African Swine Fever (ASF) by enforcing a ban on the entry of pork products and related food items from other towns and provinces, effective Wednesday. According to Philippines News Agency, Lawyer Alfonso Jeziel de los Reyes, the municipal legal officer and information officer designate of Solsona, confirmed the implementation of the ban following an emergency meeting of the Municipal African Swine Fever Task Force on Tuesday. The task force, which includes village officials, members of the Philippine National Police, Bureau of Fire Protection, and local meat

Manila: The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) revealed an intricate network of criminal activities involving Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs), drug syndicates, and corporate fraud during a recent public hearing by the House of Representatives quad committee. PDEA Deputy Director General Renato Gumban presented a detailed matrix illustrating how transnational syndicates exploit legal loopholes and corporate structures to facilitate illicit activities such as drug trafficking, money laundering, and questionable land deals involving foreign nationals. According to Philippines News Agency, the investigation was initiated following a joint operation on September 24, 2023, which resulted in the seizure of 560 kilograms of

Manila: The Commission on Appointments (CA) approved on Wednesday the ad interim appointment of Maria Cristina Aldeguer-Roque as Secretary of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). During the deliberation of her appointment, Roque emphasized the department’s active role in promoting international trade and foreign investments to stimulate economic growth and create employment opportunities. According to Philippines News Agency, Roque highlighted the progress made during her first three months in office, focusing on the importance of international trade and foreign investments. She stated, “In the last three months since assuming the role, we have been active in promoting international trade