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Leptospirosis cases rise by 6% says DOH

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) saw a 6% rise in leptospirosis cases from January to June 6 this year compared to the same period last year.  Leptospirosis is a disease caused by leptospira bacteria, which is commonly found in contaminated urine of infected animals, such as rats.  “From January 4 until June

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Central Visayas pushes food security drive as inflation, poverty concerns persist

DANAO CITY, Cebu — Central Visayas is ramping up efforts to strengthen food security and reduce poverty as persistent increases in food prices continue to burden households across the region. The Regional Development Council in Central Visayas (RDC-7) is advancing agri-fishery and social development initiatives aimed at boosting local food production and protecting vulnerable communities

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Laguna Water remits P82-million concession fee to provincial gov’t

MANILA, Philippines — Laguna Water, a unit of Manila Water Non-East Zone subsidiary Manila Water Philippine Ventures, has officially remitted its P82-million concession fee to the Laguna provincial government, according to a statement issued by the firm. “This milestone highlights the company’s sustained commitment to environmental protection, proper health and sanitation, and community development,” the

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DAR orders revalidation of Bukidnon university land

MARAMAG, Bukidnon — The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) has ordered a revalidation of lands held by the Central Mindanao University (CMU) here, reopening a long-running dispute between the state university and a local farmers’ group. DAR Secretary Conrado Estrella III reversed an earlier ruling of the DAR Validation Committee that exempted CMU lands from

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Oriental Mindanao electric co-op seeks ERC nod on June rate increase

CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — The Oriental Mindoro Electric Cooperative (ORMECO) is requesting the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) to approve a power adjustment in its generation charge. In a letter dated June 19, 2026 addressed to ERC Chairman Francisco Saturnino Juan, General Manager Engr. Humphrey Dolor notified the regulator of the proposed adjustment covering the June 2026 billing

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Dy files party-list reform bill to ensure genuine representation

MANILA, Philippines — House Speaker Faustino Dy III has filed a party-list reform bill so that the system will reflect genuine representation of marginalized sectors in the House of Representatives. The proposed New Party-List System Act, or House Bill (HB) No. 9906, which Dy filed on Monday, seeks to replace Republic Act No. 7941, introducing reforms

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House assistance desk facilitates P171-M aid to 3,500 beneficiaries

MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives’ assistance desk was able to deliver aid worth P171.5 million to over 3,500 Filipinos who made requests in just the first 50 days, the chamber said on Wednesday. According to reports from the House, the Suporta sa Bayan Desk (SBD) was able to approve 3,592 requests from March 18

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VP Sara Duterte Vows Justice To Tacloban Shooting Victims

VP Sara Duterte visits the wake of the victims and vows to give them justice. VP Sara Duterte visited the wake of the Tacloban school shooting victims and assured the families that justice will be served. The Tacloban school shooting has caused the deaths of three students. The guns were fired by minors, who are ... Read more

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BSP’s Push for Digital Banking: How Filipino Banks Are Adopting eKYC

For decades, opening a bank account in the Philippines meant a trip to a branch, a stack of photocopied IDs, and a wait. For millions of Filipinos in far-flung provinces or working abroad, that friction was enough to keep them out of the formal financial system entirely. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has spent ... Read more

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LTO raps cop, driver for putting passengers at risk in viral videos

MANILA – The Land Transportation Office (LTO) temporarily suspended and is eyeing administrative penalties against two drivers who endangered their passengers in two separate incidents that went viral on social media. In a statement on Wednesday, LTO chief Assistant Secretary Markus Lacanilao summoned the driver and registered owner of a vehicle that was involved in

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