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Scientists from UP Baguio help city executives monitor dengue cases.

The Baguio City Health Services Office and scientists from the University of the Philippines are working together to track dengue cases in the city, which have increased by 134% since June and call for stricter health regulations. According to the CHSO, the number of instances has increased to an "alarming

sara duterte

OVP acknowledges that Duterte departed the Philippines with his family but calls the timing "unfortunate."

The Vice President's Office verified that Vice President Sara Duterte is traveling abroad for personal reasons with her family, as her pre-approved trip was scheduled during Typhoon Carina and the southwest monsoon in Luzon. "The timing of the trip coinciding with Typhoon Carina is unfortunate. Nonetheless, the Disaster Operations Center

researchers

According to a study, the brain perceives time through activities rather than hours.

According to a study by UNLV researchers, our brains' synchronization with electrical clocks is not innate; rather, it is dependent on the quantity of experiences we have. Contrary to the proverb that says time flies when you're having fun, the researchers discovered that increasing speed or output during an activity

sss

SSS launches social security awareness campaign for household helpers

On July 21, the Social Security System (SSS) NCR East Division initiated the SSS Kasambahay Caravan across Metro Manila and Rizal shopping centers with the goal of increasing membership and guaranteeing coverage for Filipino workers. Along with educating household employers on registering their assistants with SSS and remitting their monthly

Philhealth

Dialysis organizations fear that expanding PhilHealth coverage will result in centers closing.

The Philippines' Dialysis Coalition issues a warning, stating that numerous treatment facilities may close as a result of PhilHealth's recent rise in benefits for dialysis. The president of DCPI, Dr. Michael Manalaysay, claims that while this is a big benefit for patients, treatment facilities would be negatively impacted. According to

pogo ban

Senators want Marcos to address the Pogo ban in Sona.

Separately on Sunday, Senators Sherwin Gatchalian and Aquilino Pimentel III urged President Marcos to address the mounting worries about the Philippine offshore gaming operators (Pogos) in his July 22 State of the Nation Address (Sona). “Who knows, he might just surprise us,” Pimentel said in a radio interview on Sunday.

divorce bill

CBCP says it’s still against divorce in PH but ‘won’t impose’ stance

The Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) acknowledges that it is impossible to enforce its anti-divorce position, but it opposes the country's adoption of the international practice of formally ending marriages. “We are indeed the last country in the world that has not yet legalized civil divorce. Should we

alcohol

In an effort to curb consumption, the organization requests a 6.5% yearly increase in alcohol costs.

A 6.5% yearly increase in the price of alcoholic beverages is demanded by civil society organizations and health advocates in order to curb consumption among Filipinos, especially among the youth, and improve both the economy and public health. “Ang target ay mabawasan ‘yung pag-consume [ng alcohol]. Ang most effective

unemployment

May unemployment increases to 4.1% — PSA

According to data from the Philippine Statistics Authority, the nation's unemployment rate rose to 4.1% in May, the fastest rate in the previous four months, from 4.4% in April 2023, but it was still below 4.3%. The percentage of people who are employed but are still looking

angara

Angara suggests that public school teachers' salaries might increase.

Senator Sonny Angara, the incoming secretary of education, announced on Wednesday that he will research the idea to raise the starting pay for public school teachers to P50,000. Angara stated he wants better working conditions for teachers as well as increased pay and benefits. President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.

bongbong marcos

Government returns to deficit in May

A greater P175 billion budget deficit for the Marcos administration was countered in May by more state spending on infrastructure projects. The fiscal turnout for May is 43% greater than the deficit for the prior year. When there is a budget deficit, the government is spending more money than it

bongbong marcos

Recalling his ideal legacy, Marcos says, "No more hungry Filipinos."

On Wednesday, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. declared his desire for eradicating hunger to be his legacy. Speaking during the Walang Gutom Awards in Malacañang, Marcos recalled being asked what he wanted his administration's legacy to be during a media interview. “And it was a question I was not prepared

tax clearance

The BIR terminates the deadline for tax clearance in land transfers.

As stated on June 24, the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has extended the electronic certificate authorizing registration (eCAR) validity period from five years to one year. “We have removed the five-year validity period for the benefit of taxpayers,” Lumagui stated. “Under Bagong Pilipinas, the BIR will also be a

mayor Alice Guo

Mayor Alice Guo maintains her identity as Hua Ping Guo.

Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian made public a document produced by the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs on April 3, 1999, which identified Alice Guo, the suspended mayor of Bamban. Guo is a student who was born on August 31, 1990. “Alice Guo might be Guo Hua Ping who entered the Philippines

paws

PAWS requests assistance for the Pampanga Pogo hub's rescued pets' medical needs.

The medical needs of the cats and dogs who were rescued from the raided Philippine offshore gaming operator (Pogo) facility in Porac, Pampanga, are being handled by the Philippine Animal Welfare Society (Paws). Before placing rescued aspins or native Philippine canines available for adoption, Paws, a rescue organization, must provide

bini

Amidst disorderly crowds, BINI shortens its Independence Day performance.

Popular P-pop duo BINI was forced to postpone their Independence Day performance in Manila because of disorderly crowds that disrupted the government's Luneta Park celebrations following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s address. But when the female group realized that one of the fans had fainted from the crowd after they

FLiRT

DOH Confirms Detection of 'FLiRT' COVID-19 Subvariants, Assures Low Risk Nationwide

While confirming the discovery of "FLiRT" subvariants of COVID-19 in the Philippines, the Department of Health reassured the public that all regions are still considered to be at "low risk" and that the increase is gradual and under control. The DOH said that it had discovered the first two local

Meralco

Pinoy engineer's thermal insulating powder can cut indoor temperatures by much to 45%.

It's scorching hot in the Philippines these days! Many of us have turned to aircons and electric fans, but it's still sweltering. Enter a brilliant Bicolano engineer who has developed a thermal insulating powder! When applied as a coating or paint, it can reduce indoor temperatures by an impressive 30

alice guo

Alice Guo, the mayor of Bamban, Tarlac, is charged with graft by DILG.

Undersecretary Juan Victor Llamas stated that DILG has brought graft accusations against Bamban Mayor Alice Guo before the Office of the Ombudsman. “Sorry, I can’t provide [it for] you. Respondents haven’t received their copy yet and have not responded to the complaint,” the DILG officer said. Benjamin Abalos

divorce bill

House-approved divorce measure encounters a problem during Senate transmission

The Office of the Secretary General postponed transmitting the House of Representatives' measure on absolute divorce to the Senate, therefore the law has not yet been delivered to the upper house. On May 22, the bill was adopted by the lower house. “The purported reason for the delay is that

DEPED

Five thousand non-teaching roles in DepEd are approved by DBM.

After teachers were relieved of their administrative responsibilities, the Department of Budget and Management allowed the creation of 5,000 non-teaching roles in the Department of Education. “Our educators already have their plates full. By approving the creation of 5,000 non-teaching positions, we aim to relieve teachers of administrative

bar examinations

Reopening the application website for the 2024 Bar Exam

After a disruption, the Bar Application Registration System and Tech Assistance (Barista), which is utilized by candidates for the 2024 Bar Exam, has become operational again, raising concerns among recent law graduates. “The Barista app underwent an update yesterday (Wednesday), which caused a momentary error while syncing,” SC Spokesperson Camille

bongbong marcos

President Marcos Jr. Approves DepEd Proposal to Revert to Old School Calendar, Usec. Michael Poa Confirms

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has approved the gradual return to the previous school calendar, which would terminate earlier than expected in 2024–2025. Classes begin on July 29 and end on April 15, 2025. "In response to public concerns on the schedule of classes, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.

Pag-ibig

A housing initiative of P101.5 million is released by Pag-IBIG.

In order to finance the construction of the Bocaue Bulacan Manor housing project in Barangay Batia, which aims to provide affordable housing for 1,888 families, the Home Development Mutual Fund has provided a PHP101.5 million loan for President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino

hiv

According to DOH, HIV cases among Filipinos are still rising.

As a result of an increase in cases and fatalities between January and March 2024, the Department of Health intends to provide HIV services in primary healthcare facilities. “Seeking help at general primary care facilities linked to and coordinating with HIV treatment hubs can make a significant difference in managing