MANILA — The Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday assured the public that the Philippines is “well-prepared” to handle the Nipah virus (NiV), amid reports of international authorities monitoring a spike in cases in India. Health officials emphasized that while the virus is highly lethal, it is not a new threat to the archipelago. The […]
MANILA, Philippines — Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero is calling on the national government to fast-track a proposed tripartite agreement aimed at decentralizing development and empowering local government units (LGUs). The veteran lawmaker on Saturday urged the executive branch to formalize a framework involving the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), the Department of Education
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MANILA, Philippines — The Sandiganbayan has ordered the 90-day preventive suspension of Candaba, Pampanga Mayor Rene Estacio Maglanque as he faces nearly 194 counts of graft and malversation linked to the multi-million peso Malampaya fund mess. In a resolution dated January 19, the anti-graft court’s Special Division directed the Department of the Interior and Local
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If you woke up reaching for an extra blanket this morning in Pampanga, you weren’t alone. Residents across several towns in the province experienced a refreshing—and for some, startling—dip in temperature as the “real feel” hit a low of 18°C. According to data from AccuWeather, a significant portion of the province saw temperatures drop well
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BALAYAN, Batangas — Batangas Rep. Leandro Leviste has filed a civil libel case seeking more than ₱111 million in damages against Malacañang Press Officer Claire Castro, escalating a legal dispute that comes days after government regulators sanctioned one of his solar power companies. Leviste, a first-term lawmaker representing Batangas’ first district, lodged the complaint on
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MANILA — A Philippine maritime official has accused the Chinese Embassy in Manila of overstepping diplomatic bounds, following a statement from Beijing seeking clarification from the Philippine government over remarks related to developments in the West Philippine Sea. In a strongly worded response, the official said the embassy’s demand to determine whether the statements reflected
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SAN FERNANDO — Mayor Vilma Balle-Caluag conducted an on-site inspection of two landmark healthcare projects on Monday, signaling a major expansion of free medical services for the city’s residents. The Mayor, accompanied by City Engineer Anele David, visited the City Civic Center compound to assess the construction progress of the Kayabe Infirmary and the City
In a move to bridge the gap between remote communities and critical healthcare, the “Hospital on Wheels” (HOW) program is officially expanding its footprint in the province of Pampanga. Adopting the philosophy that if the mountain will not come to Muhammad, then Muhammad must go to the mountain, the organization aims to bring specialized medical
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MANILA — In a move aimed at bolstering bilateral ties through economic and technical cooperation, Philippine Representative Rodante Marcoleta held a high-level courtesy meeting with Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines, Jing Quan. The meeting, which took place at the Chinese Embassy, focused on several key sectors vital to the Philippines’ current development agenda, including energy,
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WASHINGTON — The United States military launched a series of large-scale airstrikes against Islamic State targets in Syria on Saturday, marking a significant escalation in a retaliatory campaign dubbed Operation Hawkeye Strike. U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed the operation was carried out under the direct order of President Donald Trump. The strikes serve as a
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