Category: Provincial
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Iloilo City Ramps Up Border Surveillance Amid Dengue Surge
In response to a growing number of dengue cases across the Philippines, Iloilo City’s Health Office has escalated its border surveillance efforts. Dr. Mary Ann Diaz, the officer-in-charge at the City Health Office (CHO), announced during a press conference on February 24, 2025, that the city had seen 106 dengue cases and one death from…
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Davao City’s Vices Regulation Unit Amasses Over PHP9 Million in Fines in 2024
In Davao City, the Vices Regulation Unit (VRU) announced on Monday that it had successfully collected fines totaling more than PHP9 million throughout 2024. According to VRU head Hernando Las, these fines were imposed on individuals who breached the city’s stringent anti-smoking, anti-sobriety, and liquor ban regulations. The VRU’s efforts in 2024 included 2,566 operations,…
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CHR Eastern Visayas Extends Reach to Non-Tech Savvy Citizens
In an effort to make human rights services more accessible, the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) in Eastern Visayas has decided to display its contact information in public spaces. This move aims to assist those who do not have easy access to the internet. According to Marierose Joaquin, the Director of CHR Eastern Visayas, the…
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CHR Eastern Visayas Extends Reach to Non-Tech Savvy Individuals
In an effort to make human rights services more accessible, the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) in Eastern Visayas has announced plans to display its contact information in public spaces. This move aims to assist those with limited internet access, ensuring they can still reach out for help if their rights are violated. According to…
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Iloilo City Ramps Up Dengue Prevention Amid Rising Cases
Iloilo City is stepping up its efforts to combat the spread of dengue as cases continue to increase across the region. The City Health Office (CHO) has intensified its border surveillance to prevent the further spread of the disease. In a recent press conference, Dr. Mary Ann Diaz, the CHO’s officer-in-charge, revealed that from January…
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Korean National Arrested for Carnapping in Angeles City Bar
In a significant law enforcement operation, 43-year-old Korean national Jaehoon Yoo was apprehended by police in Angeles City, Pampanga, on charges of carnapping. The arrest took place on Sunday, February 23, 2025, inside a bar in Barangay Balibago, executed by operatives from Police Station 4 of the Angeles City Police Office, in collaboration with the…
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Comelec Nears Full Readiness for May 2025 Elections, Reports 95% Completion
BAGUIO CITY – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has announced that it is 95 percent prepared for the upcoming national and local elections scheduled for May 2025. This update was shared by Comelec Chairperson George Erwin Garcia during a press conference held in Baguio City on Sunday, coinciding with the commission’s involvement in the Panagbenga…
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Comelec Nears Full Readiness for May 2025 Elections, Reports Chairperson Garcia
BAGUIO CITY – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is nearly fully prepared for the upcoming May 2025 national and local elections, with preparations reaching 95 percent completion, according to Chairperson George Erwin Garcia. During a press conference held on Sunday amidst the Panagbenga Festival parade, Garcia emphasized that the commission is on track with its…
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Charges Filed in Naga Doctor’s Murder Case
In a significant development in the investigation into the murder of a doctor in Naga City, the Bicol Police Regional Office (PRO-5) has officially charged the suspect, Raymart Martinez, with murder. The 34-year-old from Barangay Concepcion Pequeña was the boyfriend of the victim, Dr. Rajean Monnette Romualdez, who was discovered deceased in her parked car…
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