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Ilocos Norte logs 32 leptospirosis cases, 1 death

Manila, Sept. 16 -- Ilocos Norte has recorded 32 cases of leptospirosis and one confirmed death as of Sept. 16, prompting health authorities to remind residents to avoid exposure to contaminated flood... Read More


Dinagat allocates P29-M for water resource development

Manila, Sept. 16 -- The provincial government of Dinagat Islands has earmarked PHP29 million for water resource development as the island province grapples with a prolonged dry spell that has triggere... Read More


Ilocos Norte expands hearing aid assistance for PWDs

Manila, Sept. 16 -- Twenty-four persons with hearing impairment in Ilocos Norte received free hearing aids on Wednesday under a provincial government program aimed at helping persons with disabilities... Read More


Iloilo guv stresses need for backup, power plant repairs

Manila, Sept. 16 -- Iloilo Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr. underscored the need for backup power sources and timely repair and restoration of power plants as the province prepares for higher electricity dema... Read More


Ilocos schools may opt for Saturday classes, alternative mode - DepEd

Manila, Sept. 16 -- The school divisions' management in Ilocos Region will decide whether Saturday classes or alternative learning modes are sufficient to make up for missed school days caused by the ... Read More


Pangasinan LGUs act as leptospirosis cases rise

Manila, Sept. 16 -- The provincial government of Pangasinan and the local government units (LGUs) are in close coordination on interventions to curb the rise in leptospirosis cases in the province. D... Read More


NPC sees need to boost privacy awareness on social media

Manila, Sept. 16 -- The National Privacy Commission (NPC) is urging greater privacy awareness among social media users, particularly content creators who have turned online platforms into sources of i... Read More


Peso strengthens on easing oil prices, IPO hope as PSEi extends losses

Manila, Sept. 16 -- The peso strengthened on Wednesday as global oil prices cooled and anticipation grew for Mynt's upcoming GCash initial public offering (IPO), though local stocks continued their do... Read More


BIR steps up drive vs illicit vape, tobacco as 'ber' months kick in

Manila, Sept. 16 -- The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) is ramping up efforts to combat the proliferation of illicit vape and tobacco products ahead of the Christmas season. "We are receiving intell... Read More


Prices of building materials in NCR eases in August

Manila, Sept. 16 -- The retail price index of construction materials in the National Capital Region (NCR) eased in August compared to the previous month. Data released by the Philippine Statistics Au... Read More