May 23, 2025

Author: Clarissa Soriano

  • Rainfall Persists Across Various Philippine Regions on Tuesday

    MANILA – The Philippine weather agency has forecasted continued rainfall across multiple regions on Tuesday, influenced by the shearline and the intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ). The shearline impacting the eastern parts of Central and Southern Luzon is expected to cause scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms in Metro Manila, Calabarzon, Bicol Region, Marinduque, Oriental Mindoro, Bulacan,…

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    Clarissa Soriano

  • DSWD Central Visayas Conducts 20 Rescue Operations to Save Abused Children

    In a significant effort to combat child exploitation, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in Central Visayas has successfully executed 20 rescue operations throughout 2024. These operations focused on rescuing minors from various forms of abuse, including online sexual exploitation and prostitution. Shalaine Marie Lucero, the Director of DSWD-7, highlighted that the rescued…

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    Clarissa Soriano

  • Speaker Romualdez’s Office Debunks Stroke Rumors, Affirms His Robust Health

    IN GOOD HEALTH. Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez, surrounded by various governors, was captured in a photograph during the ‘Pagdiriwang ’24’ year-end celebration and thanksgiving hosted by the League of Provinces of the Philippines at Imelda Hall, San Miguel, Manila on the evening of December 6, 2024. The following day, his office firmly stated that Romualdez…

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    Clarissa Soriano

  • Philippine President Holds Key to Warship Deployment in West Philippine Sea Amid China’s Harassment

    SECURITY. During a news forum in Quezon City, Philippine Coast Guard spokesperson Commodore Jay Tarriela highlighted the ongoing tensions in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) due to China’s persistent harassment. Tarriela emphasized that the decision to deploy Philippine warships to the WPS rests solely with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. MANILA – Amid escalating tensions…

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    Clarissa Soriano

  • President Marcos Jr. Establishes New Office to Boost Marawi’s Recovery

    MARAWI RECOVERY. An image of the ongoing permanent shelter construction in Marawi City. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has recently established the Office of the Presidential Adviser for Marawi Rehabilitation and Development (OPAMRD) to enhance the efficiency and timeliness of recovery efforts under the Bangon Marawi Comprehensive Rehabilitation and Recovery Program. (Image provided by DHSUD)…

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    Clarissa Soriano

  • Over 1,000 Centenarians in Central Visayas Receive PHP100.9 Million in Cash Gifts

    In a heartwarming gesture of recognition, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has distributed a total of PHP100.9 million in cash gifts to 1,009 centenarians across Central Visayas from 2016 to 2024. Alongside the financial aid, each centenarian also received a presidential letter of felicitation, celebrating their remarkable longevity. Shalaine Marie Lucero, the…

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    Clarissa Soriano

  • Caraga Region Sees 185 New HIV Cases, Total Reaches 1,718

    In a recent update from the Department of Health-Caraga (DOH-13), it was revealed that 185 new cases of HIV have been identified in the Caraga region, pushing the total number of cases to 1,718 since monitoring started in 1995. This information was disclosed by Necson Gamotin, a health-education program officer at DOH-13, during a press…

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    Clarissa Soriano

  • DSWD and Local Governments Join Forces to Boost KALAHI-CIDSS Program

    In a concerted effort to enhance the Kapitbisig Laban sa Kahirapan-Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (KALAHI-CIDSS) program, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) convened with local chief executives (LCEs) and other stakeholders in Iloilo City. The meeting, held on Thursday, aimed to gather insights and recommendations to improve the program’s implementation…

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    Clarissa Soriano

  • Philippine Police Seize PHP14.6 Million in Drugs During 72-Hour Crackdown

    In a significant blow to criminal activities, the Philippine National Police (PNP) in Central Visayas announced the seizure of PHP14.6 million worth of illegal drugs during a rigorous 72-hour anti-criminality operation. The operation, which spanned across Cebu, Bohol, Negros Oriental, and Siquijor, led to the apprehension of 18 individuals suspected of drug-related offenses. These suspects…

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    Clarissa Soriano

  • Bangsamoro Health Ministry Expands Medical Aid Beyond Regional Borders

    The Ministry of Health in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (MOH-BARMM) has broadened its medical assistance program to include Bangsamoro residents living outside the region. This initiative was announced by BARMM Health Minister Dr. Kadil Sinolinding, who emphasized that the Medical Assistance to Indigent and Financially Incapacitated Patients Program (MAIFIPP) is now accessible…

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    Clarissa Soriano