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Anti-Bullying Ordinance still at City Legal Office

A DAVAO City councilor said that they are still waiting for the decision from the City Legal Office to differentiate the terms of bullying for adults and children in the Anti-Bullying Ordinance of Davao City......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 2nd, 2024

Free leptospirosis meds, anti-tetanus vaccines for flood-affected residents

Summary: The Davao City Health Office (CHO) is providing free medicines for leptospirosis and anti-tetanus shots to residents affected by floods. Dr. Tomas Miguel Ababon, CHO Officer-In-Charge, announced the availability of these medications during a media forum, emphasizing their dispatch during emergencies. He highlighted the proactive response of health district staff, ensuring that evacuation centers are equipped with prophylaxis for leptospirosis. Additionally, tetanus toxoid, dressings, and antibiotics are available for flood-related injuries. Ababon emphasized that these services and medications are provided free of charge. He advised seeking a doctor's guidance for the dosage of prophylaxis medicine, as well as the administration of antibiotics due to potential allergies. Despite recording 17 cases of leptospirosis in the first two weeks of the month, no related deaths were reported. This initiative aims to safeguard the health of flood-affected residents in Davao City......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 19th, 2024

Tagacanao earns WBA regional title shot in “Kumong Bol-Anon XIV” slugfest

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Unbeaten Cebuano boxing prospect Reymart ‘Cebuano Assassin’ Tagacanao gets a big break in his budding career after earning a regional title shot in the co-main event of ‘Kumong Bol-Anon XIV’ on March 8, 2024, in Bohol. The 24-year-old Tagacanao of Carcar City, south Cebu is set to face Indonesian Hamson Lamandau for.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 23rd, 2024

OCD 11’s regional dialogue elevates to national level

AN OFFICIAL from the Office of Civil Defense-Davao Region (OCD-Davao) announced that its regional dialogue has been upgraded to a national dialogue......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 20th, 2024

Marcos Jr to boost Philippines sports anti-dope body

To strengthen the country’s compliance with international rules against the use of drugs in sports, President Marcos is amenable to increasing the manpower of the Philippine National Anti-Doping Organization – the accredited anti-doping organization under the Philippine Sports Commission or PSC......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 26th, 2024

Around P10M in illegal drugs seized in two-day anti-drug ops in Central Visayas

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Close to 150 suspected drug personalities, and illegal drugs worth around P10 million were seized following a two-day anti-drug operation in Central Visayas. Police in the region conducted another round of Simultaneous Anti-Criminality and Law Enforcement Operations (Sacleo) over the weekend, Police Lt. Col. Gerard Ace Pelare, spokesperson of the Police.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 29th, 2024

Anti-submarine drills set in South China Sea

The Philippines and regional allies the United States, Japan and Australia are planning anti-submarine drills in the South China Sea on April 7......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 3rd, 2024

WHO appoints new Western Pacific regional director

MANILA, Jan. 23 (Xinhua) -- The World Health Organization (WHO) executive board on Tuesday confirmed the appointment of Saia Ma'u Piukala as the next WHO regional director for the Western Pacific region. The WHO regional office in Manila said Piukala's plan for his first 100 days in office includes visiting many of the 37 countries and areas in the region, engaging with governments and other stakeholders, listen.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 23rd, 2024

MCSAPO to hold jail-based rehab program for female inmates

MANDAUE CITY, Philippines — The Mandaue City Substance Abuse Prevention Office (MCSAPO) is set to conduct a jail-based rehabilitation program for female inmates. This will be the first time that the rehabilitation program will be conducted in the female dormitory. The MCSAPO and Bureau of Jail Management and Penology implemented the program with male inmates.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 2nd, 2024

Davao City among richest cities outside Metro Manila

Davao City was hailed as the ninth richest city outside Metro Manila, while Davao Oriental was the fourth fastest-growing province and highly urbanized city (HUC), based on the Provincial Product Accounts (PPA) of the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA)......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 20th, 2024

Cancer Center PPP up for NEDA board approval

The proposed change in the cost and terms of the University of the Philippines - Philippine General Hospital (UP-PGH) Cancer Center public private partnership (PPP) project will be presented for the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) board approval next week, the PPP Center said. .....»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 20th, 2024

Marcos Jr., Speaker get highest trust, approval ratings in latest survey

President Marcos and Speaker Martin Romualdez garnered high trust and approval ratings in the recent “Boses ng Bayan” national survey conducted by RP-Mission and Development Foundation Inc. for the first quarter of 2024......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 5th, 2024

Labor groups cheer Senate’s approval of P100 wage hike bill

Labor groups cheer Senate’s approval of P100 wage hike bill.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 21st, 2024

15 PPP projects up for approval this year

Around 15 public-private partnership projects are expected to be submitted to the National Economic and Development Authority Board for approval this year, according to the PPP Center......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 20th, 2024

CLI secures PCC approval for JV with Singapore builder

Property developer Cebu Landmasters Inc. has received approval from the antitrust body to proceed with its joint venture with a Singapore-based builder for the construction of high-end residences in Cebu City......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

NAPOCOR seeks approval of higher subsidized rates

The National Power Corp. is seeking the approval of the Energy Regulatory Commission for an increase in the rates to be paid by consumers in off-grid areas in the country......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 30th, 2024

Planned national road closures need Cebu Traffic Board’s review, approval

Planned national road closures need Cebu Traffic Board’s review, approval.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 21st, 2024

Hindi Ito Marites: Malapit na bang matalo ng AFP ang NPA?

The 5-decade-old communist insurgency in the Philippines is the longest-running in the world.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 16th, 2024

Nueva Vizcaya now insurgency-free

Nueva Vizcaya has been cleared of armed left leaning groups. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 27th, 2024

Suspected NPA rebel nabbed in Negros Oriental

Suspected NPA rebel nabbed in Negros Oriental.....»»

Category: newsSource:  thedailyguardianRelated NewsApr 7th, 2024