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Villar wants DOH to earmark funds to solve open defecation in poor communities

Sen. Cynthia Villar has asked the Department of Health (DOH) to address the problem of open defecation in poor coastal communities by making sure that funding is available for needed programs. During...

Davao City starts clampdown on jaywalkers

DAVAO CITY, Sept. 12 – Jaywalkers in Davao City will face stiffer sanctions if caught by traffic enforcers. Those caught jaywalking will be given a City Traffic Citation Ticket (CTCT), requiring them...

Vizcaya villagers flee homes over NPA-AFP firefight

BAYOMBONG, Nueva Vizcaya, Sept. 11 (PIA) – At least 19 families and 9 other villagers have sought refuge in the municipality of Kasibu town following a recent firefight between New People's...

Angara pushes for greater access to healthcare for terminally ill patients

Senator Sonny Angara is pushing for the passage of a bill that seeks to make health services available to all Filipinos at affordable cost even to patients suffering from life threatening...

PCOO to help strengthen public information in Siquijor

SIQUIJOR, Sept. 11 (PIA) — Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Martin Andanar assured that he will help promote and strengthen government communications in Siquijor province during his visit here recently...

President Duterte boosts soldiers’ morale in latest Marawi visit

President Rodrigo Duterte visited Marawi City anew on Monday, September 11, to boost the morale of soldiers assuring them of government's continued support and assistance. In his speech at the Battleground Command...

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