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As the country commemorates Autism Consciousness Week, Bacolod lone district Rep. Albee Benitez has called on his colleagues in Congress to pass a measure that would provide much-needed relief to families dealing with autism. “Assessment and treatment for autism is, sadly, still out of reach for many families in the Philippines. I believe that the […]
Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP) president and Quirino Governor Dax Cua called on his fellow leaders to “push harder” to convince their constituents to have their children vaccinated against measles and rubella (MR). This, as the Department of Health reported that over 5,000 cases of MR have been recorded over the past […]
Camarines Sur Governor LRay Villafuerte is pressing for a full-blown investigation into the increasingly decrepit condition of the Andaya Highway, which is the Camarines Sur portion of the strategic Quirino Highway that connects Metro Manila to Bicol, the Visayas and Mindanao. Villafuerte said, “The seemingly benign neglect of the Andaya Highway in the past is […]
True to the Department of the Interior and Local Governments’ (DILG) vision of providing the country with a world-class emergency response system, Unified 911 command centers will soon get next-level critical communication software that will also equip first responders with state-of-the-art tools. Called the Unified Platform for Communications & Dispatch (UPCAD), the system consists of […]
Governor Rogelio Pacquiao expressed gratitude to the Green Oaks Medical Mission Inc. team to Sarangani Province for their commitment to bringing free and accessible healthcare services to Sarangans. The Green Oaks Medical Mission, Inc. is a registered charitable organization founded in 2008 and is based in Illinois, USA classified as an international relief non-profit that […]
Laguna Governor Sol Aragones led the launching of the third batch of Akay ni Gob Botika in nine towns in the province. The launching was held together with her representatives, including veteran journalist Doland Castro, Rizal Vice Mayor Antonino Aurelio, and former Luisiana Vice Mayor Luibic Jacob. The activity was also attended by local officials […]
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), in coordination with the Valenzuela City Government, conducted a cleanup operation recently as part of the agency’s Bayanihan sa Estero program —an initiative launched by President Bongbong Marcos Jr. aimed at reducing flooding through the removal of garbage and silt from waterways. MMDA General Manager Undersecretary Nicolas Torre III […]
Food poverty in the Philippines fell sharply in the fourth quarter of 2025, according to the latest OCTA Research Tugon ng Masa (TNM) Survey, signaling easing pressure on households as food access improves and prices stabilize amid government interventions. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. welcomed the survey results, noting that they reflect the impact […]
The Department of Tourism (DOT) welcomes Camiguin’s inclusion in The New York Times’ Top 52 places to visit in 2026, being the only Philippine destination to enter the list, thanks to its breathtaking mountains, beaches, and rich marine life. Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco emphasized that such recognitions reaffirm not only the country’s natural beauty […]
At least ₱12.30 billion in leakages went to non-poor beneficiaries of the Senior High School Voucher Program (SHS-VP) in 2024, Senator Win Gatchalian revealed. Based on estimates by Gatchalian’s office, the minimum leakage amounts to 47% of the ₱26.31 billion allotted to the SHS-VP for School Year (SY) 2024–2025. “67% of SHS-VP beneficiaries for SY […]