MANILA, Philippines — Caraga Administrative Region may soon have its first Level III public hospital, which will allow better provision of medical services to residents of the region, Butuan Rep. Jose “Joboy” Aquino II said on Friday. Speaking during the Mindanao launch of LegisHear, an initiative of the House of Representatives leadership under Speaker Faustino
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Enough leptospirosis medicine available in Mandaue
The Mandaue City Health Office has assured residents that leptospirosis prophylaxis and other preventive medicines are available at the City Health Office and barangay health centers amid the recent rains and flooding.
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₱15M in illicit cigarettes confiscated in Dumaguete City
The Police Regional Office Negros Island Region has intercepted ₱15 million worth of illicit cigarettes and apprehended three individuals during a coordinated anti-smuggling operation in the Port Area of Barangay Looc, Dumaguete City in Negros Oriental on Wednesday evening, Aug. 5, 2026.
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IRONMAN 70.3 LAPU-LAPU CEBU: Changes add spice to race weekend
The IRONMAN 70.3 Lapu-Lapu Cebu boasts several exciting changes and innovative additions for this year's edition, which unfolds this Sunday, August 9, at The Mactan Newtown in Lapu-Lapu City.
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Ultra Lotto 6/58, Mega Lotto 6/45 draw results on Friday, August 7
MANILA, Philippines—No player hit the jackpot in the Ultra Lotto 6/58 and Mega Lotto 6/45 draws on Friday, August 7, according to the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office. Ultra Lotto 6/58 result: 43-51-14-09-11-12 Jackpot prize: ₱188.65 million Mega Lotto 6/45 result: 12-06-21-32-25-03 Jackpot prize: ₱15 million Minor games Draw schedule Ultra Lotto 6/58 draws are held
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Marcos allocates P150-M to rebuild fire-hit Batac public market
SAN ILDEFONSO, Ilocos Sur— President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday turned over P150 million to the city government of Batac, Ilocos Norte for the construction of a new public market, a month after a fire damaged the existing facility and disrupted the livelihoods of hundreds of vendors. Marcos visited the Batac Public Market to
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Legarda: Lift TRO, implement ₱85 NCR minimum wage hike without further delay
MANILA, Philippines – Senator Loren Legarda joined the Senate’s call for the immediate lifting of the temporary restraining order (TRO) that halted the implementation of the ₱85 daily minimum-wage increase in Metro Manila, stressing that 1.1 million workers should not be made to bear the cost of a legal challenge filed by two companies. “Hindi
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Lapu-Lapu City taps Asean Summit playbook for IRONMAN 70.3 preparations
Lapu-Lapu City is banking on the same operational blueprint that successfully secured the ASEAN Summit as it prepares to host thousands of athletes, coaches, and visitors for the IRONMAN 70.3 Lapu-Lapu and Cebu this Sunday.
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‘Bawal Bastos’: How to report sexual harassment under the Safe Spaces Act
Catcalling, unwanted touching in a public vehicle, inappropriate comments at work, and online stalking are some of the acts prohibited under Republic Act (RA) 11313, also known as the "Bawal Bastos Law" or "Safe Spaces Act."
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Temporary footbridge installed in place of damaged Ilocos Sur bridge
SAN ILDEFONSO, Ilocos Sur — The local government of Salced installed temporary steel footbridge near at the site of the damaged Balidbid Bridge to allow limited pedestrian access while repair and restoration work continues. In an advisory on Friday, Aug. 7, the Salcedo local government said the bridge remains closed to all vehicular traffic. Authorities
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