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AnaKalusugan Party-list warned against the potential rise in heat-related illnesses as the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) continues to record high temperatures in the country. “Damang-dama na po natin ang tag-init at pinapaalalahanan po natin ang lahat na mag-ingat sa maaaring epekto nito sa ating kalusugan,” AnaKalusugan Party-list Rep. Ray T. Reyes said. […]
As temperatures soar to record highs across the nation, Senate Minority Leader Koko Pimentel III called on the government to adopt measures implemented by other countries such as the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in safeguarding workers from extreme heat. Drawing inspiration from global initiatives such as the directive by the Ministry of Human Resources and […]
After the Philippines was included among areas that could feel the effects of a powerful quake in Taiwan, Senator Robin Padilla reiterated the need to prepare citizens to respond to calamities by undergoing military training. Speaking at the start of the Basic Citizen Military Course at the Senate, Padilla stressed that basic military training for […]
Senator Bong Go, head of the Senate Committee on Health, continues to push for proposed health measures that seek to establish the country’s Center for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Virology Science and Technology Institute. “Recently, nakita natin ang pagtaas sa bilang ng mga kaso ng ilang communicable diseases, such as pertussis and measles. […]
Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama appeared before the Cebu City Council recently to share the city government’s efforts to mitigate the impact of the El Niño phenomenon. In fact, Rama said, he already gave directives as early as March 2023 for the City Agriculture Department (CAD) and the Cebu City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management […]
Governor Daniel Fernando reminded Bulakenyos to keep hydrated, bring an umbrella when going outside, and wear comfortable and lightweight clothes to avoid experiencing heat emergencies including heat cramps, heat syncope, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke as the heat index forecast may reach up to 40°C. “Kung posible, iwasan na po nating lumabas ng ating mga […]
Upon the directive of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the unprecedented Cash and Rice Distribution (CARD) Program of the House of Representatives led by Speaker Martin Romualdez granted 3,000 residents in Agusan del Norte belonging to vulnerable sectors — the poor, senior citizens, PWDs, single parents and indigenous peoples — financial and rice aid. The CARD […]
The Angeles City government, under the leadership of Mayor Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin, Jr., will convene the Local Council for Protection of Children (LCPC) to revisit and strengthen the city’s policies on child protection. The decision comes in the wake of two recent tragic incidents concerning the welfare of children in the city—the abduction of a […]
Senator Grace Poe served notice to water concessionaires to ensure continuous service to their customers as water shortage together with the intense heat could lead to outbreak of diseases. “The heat is on, water is on high demand, and without it, our health is at risk,” Poe said. “Water providers must ensure an uninterrupted, 24/7 […]
Senators Bong Go, Francis Tolentino, and Ronald dela Rosa jointly authored and filed Senate Resolution No. 981 directing the Senate Committee on Energy to launch an inquiry in aid of legislation to look into the persistent electricity supply problems in the Island Garden City of Samal (IGACOS). The investigation aims to assess the capability of […]