Category: General

Manila: The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) have launched an online system aimed at improving health care services for persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) in the bureau’s facilities. The BJMP received the Health Information System (HIS) project from the ICRC in handover rites at the Novotel in Cubao, Quezon City on Tuesday, according to a news release from the bureau on Wednesday. BJMP chief, Jail Director Ruel Rivera, thanked the ICRC and underscored its significant role in the project’s implementation. “We thank the ICRC for its generosity in funding

Mactan Cebu International Airport (MCIA) is ramping up preparations as it expects a passenger surge as the country observes All Saints and Souls Days on Nov. 1 and 2, the airport chief said on Wednesday. Julius Neri Jr., chief executive officer and general manager of MCIA, said they are expecting 50 percent more of the daily average traffic as Undas nears. Neri said the Department of Transportation’s ‘Oplan Biyaheng Ayos’ help desk will be established at the airport lobby from Oct. 31 until Nov. 5 to assist the passengers. ‘We have all of this oplan (operations plan) every year and

KUALA LUMPUR, The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of thunderstorms and heavy rain in a number of states until 3am (Oct 17). MetMalaysia in a statement issued at 10pm informed that thunderstorms are forecast in Sarawak, affecting Sri Aman, Betong, Sarikei, Sibu (Sibu and Kanowit), Kapit (Song), Miri (Marudi) and Limbang. Similar conditions are forecast in Labuan and Sabah and the affected areas include the interior areas (Sipitang, Tenom, Nabawan, Keningau and Tambunan) as well as Sandakan (Tongod and Sandakan). Source: BERNAMA News Agency

KUALA LUMPUR, Primary healthcare that seeks to promote early screenings, disease prevention, and healthy lifestyles should be emphasised in Budget 2025, among other things, according to Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. He said this is to ensure a more sustainable healthcare system capable of tackling the rising challenges of chronic diseases. ‘I want to shift the approach to real healthcare, not just focusing on treating diseases or sick care. The emphasis should be on prevention and promoting healthcare to reduce the burden of chronic diseases such as heart disease, stroke, HIV, and cancer. ‘I am confident that this

CHUKAI, Three fishermen are feared missing in Kemaman waters after going out fishing on Sunday (Oct 13). Kemaman Maritime Zone Director Ariffin Ghazali said the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) Kemaman Zone received a report related to the incident at 2.15 this afternoon. Ariffin said a Search and Rescue Operation (Op Carilamat) by the Maritime Rescue Sub Center (MRSC) Kuantan was activated and mobilized at 2.50 pm. ‘Around 2.15pm we received a report about a local fishing boat type A that went out to sea on Oct 13 and still hasn’t returned until today. According to reports, the fisherman usually