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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......»»
Xinhua world economic news summary at 1100 GMT, April 19
CAIRO -- The Egyptian cabinet approved on Thursday the establishment of a special free zone to manufacture, maintain, and export marine yachts to meet standards on par with those of Europe and other international counterparts, according to a government statement. The special free zone, named the Suez Canal Company for Modern Boats, will span 51,150 square meters south of Safaga town along the Red Sea coast, more.....»»
Basilan town crime-free in 2023
There is a municipality in Basilan that was virtually crime-free in 2023, a feat that the police and military attribute to the extensive domestic peace initiatives of residents and their local government unit......»»
PNP chief: No need for new war on drugs
Newly installed Philippine National Police chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil sees no need to declare a war on drugs for the country to achieve drug-free status......»»
Uncertainty looms over Davao-Samal Bridge project amid RoW hurdles
The construction of the Samal Island-Davao City Connector (SIDC), also known as the Davao-Samal Bridge project, has faced numerous setbacks due to right-of-way (ROW) acquisition challenges. The project was halted on January 3, 2024, due to issues with landowners near a pier in Lanang at Davao City, leading to delays in the project's implementation. While there have been conflicting statements regarding the project's status, the National Economic and Development Authority-Davao Region (Neda-Davao) aims to complete the detailed engineering plans for the substructure of the west land via dock once the Deed of Transfer Possession in Davao City is released. However, ROW issues continue to persist. Despite these challenges, the project is still considered a priority and is included in the Davao Region Development Plan (DRDP) for 2023–2028. The project is funded through China’s Official Development Assistance with an estimated budget of P23.04 billion, and negotiations with the Philippine government are ongoing with a target completion date in 2027. The uncertainty surrounding the project's timeline remains as ROW hurdles persist, impacting the much-anticipated toll-free four-lane concrete exodus bridge spanning a 3.98-kilometer distance......»»
Basilan town declared Abu Sayyaf-free
Lantawan town in Basilan has been declared cleared of Abu Sayyaf bandits......»»
Bohol encounter: Police on full alert following clash with ‘NPA fighters’
CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Bohol encounter on Friday between government forces and NPA rebels has put the province’s entire police force on full alert status. Bohol Provincial Police Office (BPPO) Spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Norman Nuez said the Bohol encounter occurred in Bilar town. Nuez also relayed the agency’s official statement in a video posted.....»»
Explore Borbon: Must-see spots in this tranquil northern Cebu town
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Approximately 78 kilometers from Cebu City is the relatively small town of Borbon in the north. Its name is believed to have come from a misinterpretation by Spanish soldiers who received the reply of “Bonbon,” the local dialect for pebbly sand, after asking locals the town name many years ago. While.....»»
Moalboal inter-town hoopla unfolds on March 9
CEBU CITY, Philippines— The Municipality of Moalboal will once again roll out the red carpet for sports as the cash-rich 2nd Mayor Inocentes Cabaron Invitational Inter-town tournament unfolds on March 9 at the town’s sports complex. A dozen teams will compete for a whopping P500,000 worth of cash prizes in this annual cage fest. For.....»»
Russia asserts full control of Avdiivka, reports presence of Ukrainian troops in town
The Daily Guardian: Russia Captures Key Ukrainian Town of Avdiivka In a significant development, Russia has gained control of the Ukrainian town of Avdiivka, marking.....»»
Cash-rich Mayor Cabaron intertown twin sports tilts set in May
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Moalboal town mayor Inocentes Cabaron will once again treat sports fans in southwest Cebu with a cash-rich inter-town men’s basketball and men’s & women’s volleyball tournament for their fiesta celebration in May. The town has been active in sports, hosting a Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation Inc. pre-season basketball tilt featuring Cebu’s.....»»
Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, Jan. 10
TOKYO -- The death toll rose to 206 in the central Japanese prefecture of Ishikawa as of Wednesday afternoon, nine days after a series of strong quakes of up to 7.6 magnitude jolted the prefecture and its vicinity, according to local authorities. The prefectural government confirmed 91 deaths in Suzu City, 83 in Wajima City, 20 in Anamizu Town, five in Nanao City, four in Noto Town, two in Shika Town and one in.....»»
FIFA Qualifiers: Valiant PHL squad loses to Vietnam in group stage opener
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Philippine Men’s National Football Team (PMNFT) put on a valiant stand against Vietnam but ultimately lost 2-3 in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers campaign on Thursday evening, June 6, against host Vietnam. The win automatically puts Vietnam on top of Group F of the FIFA qualifiers with three points......»»
South Africa’s coalition talks set to start after ANC loses majority
From the official announcement of results expected on Sunday evening, political parties will have two weeks to work out a deal before a new parliament sits to choose a president, who would likely still emerge from the ANC as the biggest party.....»»
Cebu’s Rodex Piala loses to Kenji Fujita in Japan debut
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebuano boxer Rodex “The Tank” Piala fell short of winning the World Boxing Organization (WBO) Asia Pacific featherweight title in his first fight in Tokyo, Japan, on Saturday evening, June 1. He lost to the defending champion Kenji Fujita by unanimous decision in their 12-rounder showdown. Japanese judge Kazutoshi Yoshida scored.....»»
Government loses P25 billion revenues from illicit cigarette trade
The Bureau of Internal Revenue said revenue losses from the illicit cigarette trade stood at P25.5 billion in 2023 and P6.6 billion as of April this year......»»
Eala loses steam vs Argentine foe, falls short of French Open main draw
Almost, but not quite......»»
Philippine agriculture loses over 103 mln USD due to El Nino
MANILA, May 9 (Xinhua) -- The El Nino dry spell and drought damage to Philippine agriculture has reached 5.9 billion pesos (103 million U.S. dollars), Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos said Thursday. Marcos added that at least 3.6 million Filipinos across the country have been affected by the El Nino phenomenon. While the Philippines copes with the sweltering weather, the Southeast Asian cou.....»»
Prince Harry loses bid to appeal UK security ruling
Prince Harry will not be allowed to appeal the downgrading of his personal security when he visits Britain......»»
Miel Fajardo loses OPFB title to Thai foe in Japan
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Knockout artist Miel “Silent Assassin” Fajardo faltered in his debut fight in Japan after losing to Thai Thanongsak Simsri by unanimous decision despite a 10th-round knockdown on Saturday, April 13, at the EDION Arena in Osaka. Fajardo didn’t just absorb his second defeat in 15 bouts, he also lost his Oriental.....»»