86th Malasakit Center opens in DavOr DAVAO CITY--Senator Christopher Lawrence Go on Friday led the opening of the 86th Malasakit Center in the country at the Davao Oriental Provincial Medical Center (DOPMC) in Mati City.Go said the one-stop-shop facility will cater to the medical needs especially the poorest of the poor in the province."It will … Continue reading 86th Malasakit Center opens in DavOr | #Philippines

Zambo City set to launch tricycle booking application ZAMBOANGA CITY--Tricycle booking application “Carry Ko” is set to be launched on October 18 to better serve the riding public in this southern port city.Nursoud Abing, "Carry Ko" proprietor, on Friday described the booking application as a "transport service mobile data app" for tricycles in the city … Continue reading Zambo City set to launch tricycle booking application | #Philippines

144 ex-ASG bandits get livelihood aid ZAMBOANGA CITY – The Ministry of Social Services and Development of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (MSSD-BARMM) has distributed livelihood assistance to 144 former members of the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) in the Sulu province, officials said Friday.Lawyer Raisa Jajurie, MSSD minister, said each of the 144 … Continue reading 144 ex-ASG bandits get livelihood aid | #Philippines

2 traders fall in Caraga drug ops, yield P82.6-K shabu BUTUAN CITY – Two businessmen were arrested during a court-ordered search conducted by the personnel of the Philippine National Police (PNP) in Barangay Mabini, Cabadbaran City on Friday morning (Oct. 9).Capt. Dorothy M. Tumulak, Police Regional Office in Caraga (PRO-13) public information officer, said that … Continue reading 2 traders fall in Caraga drug ops, yield P82.6-K shabu | #Philippines

PRRD calls Congress for special session on 2021 budget MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte on Friday called for a special session of Congress to ensure the timely passage of the proposed PHP4.5-trillion national budget for 2021.In Proclamation 1027, Duterte called Congress to a special session on October 13 to 16 to "resume the congressional deliberations … Continue reading PRRD calls Congress for special session on 2021 budget | #Philippines

63 of 70 new Covid-19 cases in Caraga are local transmission: DOH BUTUAN CITY – Sixty-three of the 70 new infections  in the Caraga Region are local transmissions, the Department of Health in the area (DOH-13) reported on FridayIn a briefing, the DOH-13 said the 70 newly confirmed infections, 47 from this city, bring the … Continue reading 63 of 70 new Covid-19 cases in Caraga are local transmission: DOH | #Philippines

Tarlac City ramps up efforts to curb Covid-19 spread TARLAC CITY, Tarlac – The city government here is stepping up the implementation of health and safety measures as part of the continuing fight against the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) as four cases were reported on Friday.Mayor Cristy Angeles ordered the Public Order and Safety Office … Continue reading Tarlac City ramps up efforts to curb Covid-19 spread | #Philippines

463K kids eyed for measles-rubella vaccination in Soccsksargen GENERAL SANTOS CITY – The Department of Health (DOH) seeks to immunize a total of 463,675 children in Region 12 (Soccsksargen) against measles and rubella in their upcoming month-long vaccination campaign.Arjohn Gangoso, DOH-12 health education and promotion officer, said Friday the preparations are now underway for the … Continue reading 463K kids eyed for measles-rubella vaccination in Soccsksargen | #Philippines

100 poor families in SoCot to benefit from P25-M housing project GENERAL SANTOS CITY – At least 100 low-income families will benefit from a PHP25-million housing project supported by the National Housing Authority (NHA) that is expected to open next year in Tampakan town, South Cotabato province.Tampakan Mayor Leonard Escobillo said the preparatory works formally … Continue reading 100 poor families in SoCot to benefit from P25-M housing project | #Philippines

PH continues to improve investment climate: US report MANILA – The United States Department of State (DOS) has recognized the improvements in the Philippines’ investment climate in its latest 2020 Investment Climate Statements.The USDOS mentioned reforms made by the Duterte administration that helped improve the business climate in the country.“The Philippines continues to address investment constraints,” … Continue reading PH continues to improve investment climate: US report | #Philippines

No motorcycle taxis until Congress drafts law: DOTr MANILA – Motorcycle taxis would not be back on the streets anytime soon as there is no legal basis yet for their continued operation, a transport official said on Friday.In an interview during the morning show, Unang Hirit, DOTr Assistant Secretary Goddes Hope Libiran said the Motorcycle … Continue reading No motorcycle taxis until Congress drafts law: DOTr | #Philippines

AFP, GMA turn over classrooms, bridge in Lanao Norte town MANILA – In line with ongoing efforts to boost interaction with communities, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) in partnership with the GMA Kapuso Foundation (GMA KF) on Friday turned over two classrooms with comfort rooms, and a 40-meter hanging bridge to the local … Continue reading AFP, GMA turn over classrooms, bridge in Lanao Norte town | #Philippines

NegOcc ships 1.4K hogs to Luzon BACOLOD CITY – Swine raisers in Negros Occidental shipped 1,430 heads of hogs to Metro Manila and neighboring areas on Friday to boost supply in African swine fever or ASF-hit Luzon.The shipment, which was facilitated by the Provincial Veterinary Quarantine Team via the MT Oceanic from the Bredco Port … Continue reading NegOcc ships 1.4K hogs to Luzon | #Philippines

Sandiganbayan acquits 3 Marines in 2000 allowance mess charges MANILA – The Sandiganbayan has acquitted three officers of the Philippine Marine Corps (PMC) from charges arising from supposed irregularities in the use of PHP36.76 million intended for the payment of Combat Clothing Allowance and Individual Equipment Allowance (CCIE) for enlisted personnel in 2000.Associate Justice Bernelito … Continue reading Sandiganbayan acquits 3 Marines in 2000 allowance mess charges | #Philippines

Ilocos Norte opens door to Luzon tourists starting Oct. 15 MANILA – Ilocos Norte will start accepting tourists from the rest of Luzon beginning October 15, the Department of Tourism (DOT) confirmed Friday.“We’re elated with the decision of Governor Manotoc to finally welcome visitors from Luzon to Ilocos Norte, even those coming from areas that are … Continue reading Ilocos Norte opens door to Luzon tourists starting Oct. 15 | #Philippines