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MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday reminded the public about the risk of contracting leptospirosis amid widespread flooding and outlined preventive measures to protect against the deadly disease. The DOH urged individuals who have waded through floodwaters to consult a doctor about taking antibiotics, even if they have no exposed wounds

The Cabinet has approved a draft host country agreement with the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA), part of a plan to establish Thailand as a regional centre for settling international disputes. Deputy government spokesperson Lalida Persvivatana said today, August 18, that the Cabinet also approved in principle a draft royal decree granting privileges and immunities …

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CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu Greats are closing in on a playoff berth in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) with only two games remaining in the elimination round. The Greats are currently fifth in the South Division with a 17–5 record, putting them in a strong position to secure a playoff spot. They

LUCENA CITY — The number of residents evacuating at Lian town in Batangas, continued to rise Tuesday (August 18) as relentless rains brought by the enhanced southwest monsoon triggered flooding in several areas of the town. “Based on the status of open evacuation centers report of the Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office (MSWDO) for

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — Two male police trainees in Misamis Oriental were arrested and placed in custody for allegedly raping a female batchmate, the Police Regional Office-10 (PRO-10) confirmed on Tuesday, Aug. 18. PRO-10 said the Misamis Oriental Police Provincial Office launched an investigation following the reported violation of the Anti-Rape Law of 1997.

CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is searching for three fishermen who failed to return from a fishing trip off Sta. Cruz, Occidental Mindoro. Dennis Asilum, 52; Mark Anthony Asilum, 29; and Emil Tacuyan, 58, all residents of Barangay Barahan, Sta. Cruz, left aboard the motorbanca FBCA “Cassandra” at about 10

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and other concerned agencies to work out a “holistic approach” to addressing the perennial flooding problem in the country. In a briefing in Malacañang on Tuesday, Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon said Marcos directed the department to take “fast

MANILA, Philippines — Police seized more than P227 million worth of illegal drugs and arrested 12 people in a series of operations in the Cordillera region, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said Tuesday. From Aug. 10 to 16, PNP in the Cordillera Administrative Region conducted 17 operations, including marijuana eradication activities, buy-bust operations, warrant implementation

Ateneo de Zamboanga Shooting Suspect Also a Victim, DILG Secretary Jonvic Remulla Says DILG Secretary Jonvic Remulla said that the suspect behind the tragic Ateneo de Zamboanga shooting was also a victim.  Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jonvic Remulla said the student believed to be behind the shooting at Ateneo de ... Read more

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Jose Mari Chan is preparing for a Christmas treat for fans Veteran singer-songwriter Jose Mari Chan is gearing up for a star-studded Christmas concert this coming December. JMC is a legendary singer, songwriter, and highly successful sugar industry businessman. He is an Original Pilipino Music (OPM) icon who has earned the tag “King of Philippine ... Read more

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