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Castro: Remarks on teachers meant as a reminder, not blame

Manila, Aug. 19 -- Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary and Palace Press Officer Claire Castro on Wednesday said her previous remarks on the role of teachers in guiding students wer... Read More


OCD: 5.39M affected by bad weather, 27 deaths being checked

Manila, Aug. 19 -- The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) reported Wednesday that 5.39 million individuals have been affected by continued adverse weather conditions, with 27 deaths being verified. In a m... Read More


DSWD vows uninterrupted aid amid 'habagat' rains, cyclones

Manila, Aug. 19 -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Wednesday assured the public of its full readiness to support local government units (LGUs) as Tropical Depression Neneng ... Read More


PNP reinforces disaster response in communities hit by 'habagat'

Manila, Aug. 19 -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) is reinforcing its disaster response operations as rains from the enhanced southwest monsoon or "habagat" continue to affect vulnerable areas. ... Read More


Lacson outlines 3-pronged approach to strengthen flood control

Manila, Aug. 19 -- Senator Panfilo "Ping" Lacson on Wednesday outlined a three-pronged approach to strengthen flood-control efforts: pursue accountability in alleged illegal reclamation and questionab... Read More


CPD: Family, mental health support key to curb school violence

Manila, Aug. 19 -- Stronger family support, accessible mental health services, and early intervention for adolescents must complement tighter campus security to prevent school violence, the Commission... Read More


Passage of nat'l land use act urged to help solve flooding woes

Manila, Aug. 19 -- Paranaque 2nd District Rep. Brian Yamsuan on Wednesday called for the swift passage of a long-pending measure that aims to institutionalize a national land use policy to help solve ... Read More


DOH says leptospirosis cases down 35%, 3.1M prophylaxis caps ready

Manila, Aug. 19 -- The Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday reported that leptospirosis cases reached 3,440 as of Aug. 8, down by 35 percent compared to 5,318 cases recorded during the same period ... Read More


1,045 Reds, supporters 'neutralized' from Jan 1 to mid-August - AFP

Manila, Aug. 19 -- The government's campaign against communist insurgents is gaining momentum as the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) reported neutralizing 1,045 New People's Army (NPA) rebels an... Read More


P1.85-B funding boost released to PGH, P800-M for zero balance billing

Manila, Aug. 19 -- The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has released PHP1.855 billion in additional funding to the Philippine General Hospital (PGH), including PHP800 million for the Zero Bal... Read More