Local gov’t improves health services in Batangas Provincial Jail

BATANGAS: The Provincial Health Office (PHO) here has begun conducting monthly medical missions inside the Batangas Provincial Jail (BPJ) to prevent the transmission of infectious diseases among persons deprived of liberty (PDLs).

In an interview on …

DA rolls out PH28.9 million cash aid for 5,792 farmers in NegOr

DUMAGUETE: The Department of Agriculture (DA) will give PHP28.9 million in total cash assistance to 5,792 rice farmers in Negros Oriental, an official said Tuesday.

DA-Provincial Agriculture Technology Coordinating Office (PATCO) head Alejandro Rafal…

LTFRB-11 targets 14K PUV units for fuel subsidy

DAVAO: The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board-Davao Region (LTFRB-11) is targeting 14,149 public utility vehicles (PUVs) to benefit from its fuel subsidy program this year.

During Tuesday’s Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas media forum he…

Contact tracing on after suspected monkeypox case in NegOr

DUMAGUETE: Health authorities in Negros Oriental are tracing those who may have come into contact with a male patient suspected to have died of monkeypox, an official said Tuesday.

‘This is a suspected case based on symptoms that the patient manifest…

DOH-7 advises public to start 4S habit vs. dengue

CEBU: The Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday reminded the public to practice the 4S to combat dengue fever and prevent its surge in Central Visayas.

Dr. Ronald Jarvik Buscato, head of the Communicable Diseases Section of DOH-7, said the public sho…

PCG heightens alert after Kanlaon eruption

MANILA: The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) in Negros Island is on alert to assist local government units (LGU) and other concerned agencies in ensuring the public’s safety following the eruption of Mount Kanlaon.

In a statement on Tuesday, PCG spokespe…

Antique household beneficiaries urged to comply with 4Ps conditions

SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA: An officer of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) in Antique reminded the 27,765 household members to comply with the conditions that go with the cash grant to avoid deductions or get delisted.

‘There are already at …