Remote town in Eastern Samar gets first river ambulance for Region 8
The river ambulance is being turned over by the Department of Health Eastern Visayas to Maslog, a remote town in Eastern Samar. (Photo courtesy of DOH Eastern Visayas) BORONGAN…
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Gatchalian files bill to expand gov’t aid for private schools
MANILA, (PIA) — Senator Win Gatchalian has introduced Senate Bill No. 2911, aimed at expanding government assistance to private schools in the country. The proposed legislation seeks to amend the…
Bagong Pilipinas mobile PCF, magbibigay ng libreng serbisyong pangkalusugan sa mga Palawenyo
PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Palawan (PIA) — Ngayong unang tatlong buwan ng taong 2025 ay inaasahang magsisimula nang magserbisyo ang Bagong Pipinas Mobile Primary Health Care Facility na ibinigay ng Department…
DOST-PHIVOLCS underscores importance of localized language in disaster preparedness
SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union (PIA) — The Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (DOST-PHIVOLCS) officially launched the Ilocano Sourcebook under the Disaster Narratives…
19 cruise ships, bibisita sa Puerto Princesa ngayong 2025
PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Palawan (PIA) — Nasa 19 na cruise ships ang inaasahang bibisita sa Puerto Princesa ngayon taon. Sakay ang 1,911 na pasahero at 854 crew members ay dumating…
Kalinga author’s works featured in int’l book fair, popular magazine
TABUK CITY, Kalinga (PIA) – As a little girl in the remote village of Uma in Lubuagan, Kalinga in the ‘90s, Joan Saga-oc used to read books while she watched…
Impartiality, susi sa matagumpay na Eleksyon 2025
LUNGSOD QUEZON (PIA) — Binigyang-diin ni Commission on Elections (COMELEC) Chairman George Irwin Garcia na sa pagsisimula ng mga poll body checkpoints ang kahalagahan ng “impartiality” o walang kinikilingan sa…
Agri-infra projects in Laguna, Quezon get P1.21-B funding
CALAMBA CITY, Laguna (PIA) — The Department of Agriculture (DA) in Calabarzon expects a boost in agriculture and fisheries sector following the approval of three farm-to-market road (FMR) projects in…
PBBM vows funding for building of PH institute for virology, vaccine
MANILA — Recognizing the importance of preparing for another possible global pandemic, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. expressed strong support for the continued construction of the Virology and Vaccine Institute…
PBBM to DBM: Restore DOT’s PhP400-M branding budget
MANILA — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has directed the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) to reinstate the PhP400 million branding budget for the Department of Tourism (DOT). “Restore…
BFAR, Balyena.org forge partnership to protect Babuyan Marine Corridor
TUGUEGARAO CITY, Cagayan — The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) Region 2 has collaborated with Balyena.org to launch a pioneering project for the Babuyan Marine Corridor, the only…
PhilHealth expands coverage for heart disease treatment
TUGUEGARAO CITY, Cagayan (PIA) — PhilHealth has expanded its benefit package for the treatment of ischemic heart disease or acute myocardial infarction, commonly known as heart attack, one of the…
Marcos wants PhilHealth services ensured despite zero budget
MANILA, (PIA) — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. emphasized the need for the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) to maintain its service delivery despite the lack of government funding. “Make…
Lanao del Sur champions solo parents, passes ordinance ensuring comprehensive support
MARAWI CITY (PIA) — The Provincial Government of Lanao del Sur has passed Ordinance No. 00-005 Series of 2024, a measure designed to address the challenges faced by solo parents and improve their access…
US VP HARRIS SUPPORTS MAINTAINING US-PH TIES
MANILA — US Vice President Kamala Harris emphasized the importance of maintaining the steadfast support of the United States for the Philippines, particularly in light of China’s continued aggression in…
Palawan Sanggunian requests MARINA to speed up tourist boats’ registration
PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Palawan (PIA)–The Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) of Palawan is requesting the establishment of a mobile licensing and registration unit of the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) in El Nido…
Newly-renovated PUP QC gym serves venue for university’s various activities
QUEZON CITY, (PIA) — Good news! To further improve the infrastructure facilities of schools and universities, the Department of Public Works and Highways completed the rehabilitation, and construction of the…
Kalinga author’s works featured in int’l book fair, popular magazine
Kalinga writer Joan D. Saga-oc with her self-published anthology of Kalinga folktales.TABUK CITY, Kalinga (PIA) – As a little girl in the remote village of Uma in Lubuagan, Kalinga in…
Manila opens Pedro Gil residences, health center
MANILA, (PIA) — Good news! The City Government of Manila formally opened the Pedro Gil Residences and Health Center. Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna-Pangan, with other city and health officials, led…
UPMin collabs with Palafox for science park master plan
DAVAO CITY- The University of the Philippines Mindanao (UPMin) and one of the country’s top urban planning firms Palafox and Associates are collaborating for the masterplan of the planned Knowledge…
Comelec 7 announces dates, activities for 2025 polls
CEBU CITY, Cebu (PIA) – With less than a year before the 2025 National and Local Elections (NLE), the Commission on Elections (Comelec) Region 7 announced the key dates and…