Close to 1.8K market vendors in Bacolod undergo swab test BACOLOD CITY – A total of 1,786 vendors and occupants of three major public markets in this city underwent swab test for coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) on Saturday. Mayor Evelio Leonardia announced the numbers on Sunday afternoon as he thanked those who participated in the mandatory … Continue reading Close to 1.8K market vendors in Bacolod undergo swab test | #Philippines

Close to 1.8K market vendors in Bacolod undergo swab test BACOLOD CITY – A total of 1,786 vendors and occupants of three major public markets in this city underwent swab test for coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) on Saturday. Mayor Evelio Leonardia announced the numbers on Sunday afternoon as he thanked those who participated in the mandatory … Continue reading Close to 1.8K market vendors in Bacolod undergo swab test | #Philippines

Pulse Asia chief stands by integrity of surveys MANILA – Pulse Asia research Inc. President Ronald Holmes is standing by the integrity of a recent survey which showed that nine of 10 Filipinos approved the performance of President Rodrigo Duterte amid the prevailing coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic.Holmes said he respected how some Filipinos may … Continue reading Pulse Asia chief stands by integrity of surveys | #Philippines

Rebuilding Lanao Norte village almost wiped out by flash flood SALVADOR, Lanao del Norte – Almost three years after her near-death experience, 75-year-old Saadiya Pangantapan of Barangay Pansur in Salvador town, Lanao del Norte could still remember how she climbed a hill, which was meters away from her house, to successfully save her life.She, however, … Continue reading Rebuilding Lanao Norte village almost wiped out by flash flood | #Philippines

Rebuilding Lanao Norte village almost wiped out by flash flood SALVADOR, Lanao del Norte – Almost three years after her near-death experience, 75-year-old Saadiya Pangantapan of Barangay Pansur in Salvador town, Lanao del Norte could still remember how she climbed a hill, which was meters away from her house, to successfully save her life.She, however, … Continue reading Rebuilding Lanao Norte village almost wiped out by flash flood | #Philippines

Rebuilding Lanao Norte village almost wiped out by flash flood SALVADOR, Lanao del Norte – Almost three years after her near-death experience, 75-year-old Saadiya Pangantapan of Barangay Pansur in Salvador town, Lanao del Norte could still remember how she climbed a hill, which was meters away from her house, to successfully save her life.She, however, … Continue reading Rebuilding Lanao Norte village almost wiped out by flash flood | #Philippines

PH Covid-19 recoveries up by 17K to 293,075 MANILA – A total of 17,057 new recovered cases reported on Sunday pushed the overall tally of coronavirus disease (Covid-19) recoveries nationwide to 293,075.In its latest case bulletin, the Department of Health (DOH) also reported 2,502 new confirmed cases, bringing the total number of active cases to … Continue reading PH Covid-19 recoveries up by 17K to 293,075 | #Philippines

BP2 resettlement to rise in Zambo Norte town DAVAO CITY – The Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) announced over the weekend that a model of the Balik Probinsya, Bagong Pag-asa (BP2) resettlement area in Mindanao will soon rise in the middle of a forested area in the town of Kalawit, Zamboanga del Norte.Secretary Emmanuel Piñol said … Continue reading BP2 resettlement to rise in Zambo Norte town | #Philippines

Bulacan forms committee to oversee airport-related plans PANDI, Bulacan – Governor Daniel Fernando has formed an airport committee that will tackle plans, proposals, and opinions about the construction of the international airport project in a 2,500-hectare coastal property in Bulakan town in this province. The PHP735-billion project was proposed by San Miguel Corporation, and will be … Continue reading Bulacan forms committee to oversee airport-related plans | #Philippines

Repatriated OFW starts new business amid pandemic DAVAO CITY – Filipinos who work abroad aspire to give their families not just a roof over their heads, but also a home that gives you sense of security which makes all their sacrifices worth it. This is also the aspiration of Prime Villariasa who served as a duct … Continue reading Repatriated OFW starts new business amid pandemic | #Philippines

Davao Region peace body awaits Haran’s turnover of IPs DAVAO CITY – Davao Oriental Governor Nelson Dayanghirang, chairperson of the Regional Peace and Order Council of Region 11 (RPOC-11), said they are waiting for the United Church of Christ in the Philippines (UCCP) Haran Center to formally turn over the indigenous peoples (IPs) housed in … Continue reading Davao Region peace body awaits Haran’s turnover of IPs | #Philippines

Telemedicine will ‘enhance, not replace’ traditional checkups MANILA – Hospitals across the country are utilizing telemedicine services to check patients for non-coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) cases. But why are doctors still encouraging patients to see them in person?Dr. Ferdinand Cercenia, a general surgeon at Capitol Medical Center, said telemedicine services were particularly helpful when the government … Continue reading Telemedicine will ‘enhance, not replace’ traditional checkups | #Philippines

Telemedicine will ‘enhance, not replace’ traditional checkups MANILA – Hospitals across the country are utilizing telemedicine services to check patients for non-coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) cases. But why are doctors still encouraging patients to see them in person?Dr. Ferdinand Cercenia, a general surgeon at Capitol Medical Center, said telemedicine services were particularly helpful when the government … Continue reading Telemedicine will ‘enhance, not replace’ traditional checkups | #Philippines

Telemedicine will ‘enhance, not replace’ traditional checkups MANILA – Hospitals across the country are utilizing telemedicine services to check patients for non-coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) cases. But why are doctors still encouraging patients to see them in person?Dr. Ferdinand Cercenia, a general surgeon at Capitol Medical Center, said telemedicine services were particularly helpful when the government … Continue reading Telemedicine will ‘enhance, not replace’ traditional checkups | #Philippines

Slain Surigao Sur town IP leader laid to rest BUTUAN CITY – More than a thousand residents, mostly belonging to the Manobo tribe, joined the march and indignation rally Saturday as the remains of the slain Hawudon Jumar Bucales, the Indigenous People Mandatory Representative (IPMR) of Lianga town in Surigao del Sur, was finally laid … Continue reading Slain Surigao Sur town IP leader laid to rest | #Philippines