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

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

PNP personnel to assist national ID registration MANILA – Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Camilo Cascolan has ordered all police commanders to help secure the National ID System registration that will start in 32 provinces on Oct. 12, the Joint Task Force Covid Shield said on Sunday.“Police personnel on the ground should not only … Continue reading PNP personnel to assist national ID registration | #Philippines

CHR slams NPA attack on IPs in Surigao del Sur MANILA – The Commission on Human Rights on Sunday condemned the “disproportionate” and “brutal” killings of indigenous people (IP) perpetrated by the communist New People’s Army (NPA) in Surigao del Sur early this month.CHR spokesperson and lawyer Jacqueline de Guia expressed heartfelt condolence to the … Continue reading CHR slams NPA attack on IPs in Surigao del Sur | #Philippines

Lanao Norte drug bust nets 4 suspects, P6.8-M shabu ILIGAN CITY – Five suspected drug peddlers are now detained at the regional office of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) in Cagayan de Oro City after they were arrested in a buy-bust operation.Emerson Rosales, the agency's regional director here, on Saturday said they seized from … Continue reading Lanao Norte drug bust nets 4 suspects, P6.8-M shabu | #Philippines

Parents of rescued minors violating curfew charged by MPD MANILA –The Manila Police District-Moriones Tondo Police Station has filed charges against parents of three minors who were recently rescued from the streets on Friday.In a Facebook post by Manila Mayor Francisco ‘Isko Moreno’ Domagoso over the weekend, he said the parents of these rescued minors … Continue reading Parents of rescued minors violating curfew charged by MPD | #Philippines

9 more Tarlaqueños beat coronavirus TARLAC CITY, Tarlac – The number of Tarlaqueños who survived the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) continued to rise with nine new recoveries confirmed by the Department of Health (DOH) on Sunday. This brought the total number of recoveries in the province to 320 and the total active cases to 201. Based on … Continue reading 9 more Tarlaqueños beat coronavirus | #Philippines