Quezon city: The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has expressed its support for a cooperation agreement between the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and the Chinese Coast Guard (CCG), stating that it ‘just might deter’ China’s assertive activities in t…
Day: October 15, 2025
Two Armed Men Killed, Three Government Forces Injured in Maguindanao Norte Shootout
Manila: Two armed men were killed and three government forces were injured during a shootout that erupted while serving warrants of arrest in Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao del Norte at about 5 a.m. Wednesday.
According to Philippines News Agency, …
DOH Identifies 297 Non-Operational Health Centers; Marikina Disputes Allegations
Manila: The Department of Health (DOH) has reported that 297 healthcare facilities built since 2021 remain non-operational, raising concerns over transparency, potential mismanagement, and the possible wastage of public funds. During a visit to Mariki…
Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Intensifies in Caraga
Manila: The Department of Health in the Caraga Region (DOH-13) is intensifying its antimicrobial resistance (AMR) awareness campaign to prevent its adverse effects. In a press briefing, DOH-13 Officer-In-Charge Director IV Sadaila Raki-in emphasized t…
P9M in Prizes and Tourism Projects Highlight Negros Oriental’s Buglasan Festival
Dumaguete: The Negros Oriental provincial government, led by Governor Manuel ‘Chaco’ Sagarbarria, has earmarked a substantial budget of over PHP9 million for the enhanced Buglasan Festival, scheduled to take place from October 16 to 26.
According t…
Bicol LGUs Urged to Update Disaster Response Plans Amid Recent Earthquakes
Legazpi city: The Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC) 5 in Bicol has directed local government units (LGUs) within the region to revise their contingency and disaster response plans due to a series of strong earthquakes an…