DOH heightens efforts to curb HIV cases in Calabarzon
CALAMBA CITY, Laguna– The Department of Health (DOH) continues to strengthen its efforts to curb…
Salceda hails PBBM for successful PH bid to host UN Loss and Damage Fund (LDF) Board
Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda (Facebook) House Ways and Means Chair Joey Sarte Salceda (Albay, 2nd district) has congratulated the Marcos administration for its successful bid for the Philippines to host the Loss and Damage Fund (LDF) Board under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). “Hosting the LDF will help the Philippines gain fair access to financial…
DOH heightens efforts to curb HIV cases in Calabarzon
CALAMBA CITY, Laguna– The Department of Health (DOH) continues to strengthen its efforts to curb the rise of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infections. Dr. Felices Emerita P. Perez, DOH Calabarzon’s medical officer, said that the DOH has started implementing the 85-85-85 target under the National HIV/AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome) and STI Prevention and Control Program…
Ensure unhampered PhilHealth services, PBBM orders DOH
MANILA — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday, Jan. 14, ordered Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Teodoro Herbosa to ensure the uninterrupted delivery of services by the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth). At the signing of the 2025 national budget in December last year, President Marcos assured PhilHealth will continue to provide uninterrupted services…
Gov’t honors Pangasinan war veterans, calls for brave service to nation
DAGUPAN CITY – Twenty-five World War II living veterans from Pangasinan were honored by the provincial government of Pangasinan, in partnership with the Philippine Veterans Affairs Office (PVAO), on Jan. 9 at the Capitol Beach Park in Lingayen. This celebration marked the 18th Pangasinan Veterans Day, coinciding with the 80th anniversary of the Lingayen Gulf…
Processing of BJMP applications in Southwestern Tagalog region starts
BATANGAS CITY, Batangas — As part of its first recruitment wave for the year, the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) Mimaropa is on the lookout for young professionals who wish to pursue career in the jail service. According to its Information Officer, Jail Officer 3 Joefrie Anglo, they are intensifying their information drive…
PH-China Understanding, Inc. inducts new officers, members
The Association for Philippines-China Understanding Inc. (APCU) has inducted its new officers and members/associates recently. The induction rites took place during the association’s Christmas Party on December 19, 2024 at the One Burgundy Plaza in Quezon City. APCU Board Chairman Raul Lambino served as the inducting officer and speaker. Former Philippine President and APCU Honorary…
Faith in Action: A Christmas of Compassion and Giving
As the Christmas season enveloped us in its joyous preparations, a heartwarming reminder of the true essence of the holiday came from Ms. Donita Tapay, her company, D & F Foods Ms. Felinor Villar, Mr. Mohammad AlShahrani, Ms. Katrina Saludes, Denver Calalang. In a remarkable act of compassion, they dedicated their time and resources to…
November Labor Force Survey shows employment gains
QUEZON CITY, — The results from the November 2024 Labor Force Survey indicate a significant rise in employment rates, reflecting the government’s commitment to creating quality job opportunities for Filipinos. According to a statement from Secretary Bienvenido E. Laguesma, the employment rate reached 96.8% in November 2024, an increase from 96.4% during the same period last…
Processing of BJMP applications in Southwestern Tagalog region starts
BATANGAS CITY, Batangas — As part of its first recruitment wave for the year, the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) Mimaropa is on the lookout for young professionals who wish to pursue career in the jail service. According to its Information Officer, Jail Officer 3 Joefrie Anglo, they are intensifying their information drive…
DSWD to pilot test unified ID system for persons with disabilities Jan-June this year
The Unified Identification (ID) system for persons with disabilities is expected to be pilot tested from January to June and will be rolled out across the country in July, an official of the National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) said on Thursday (January 9). The NCDA is an attached agency of the Department of Social…
Lipa students learn science storytelling basics
“Effective storytelling is key to science writing,” this was how Ingrid Espinosa, a sciencecommunication practitioner sums up her lecture to student journalists from Lipa CityColleges (LCC) in Lipa City, Batangas.Espinosa shared that whether browsing science alerts, doing investigative projects inschool, or observing local communities, storytelling is always easy to understand,entertaining, memorable, and relevant.Additionally, she also…
