THE Caloocan City Medical Center (CCMC) was among the 35 Hall of Famer hospitals recognized by the Department of Health (DOH) under the Mother-Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative (MBFHI). CCMC has obtained the recognition for its excellent compliance as a breastfeeding hospital with early rooming-in. It was the first time that the DOH awarded the Hall of Fame status, which was given to recognized partner hospitals that undergo successful accreditation under the MBFHI every three years for three consecutive times. Mayor Dale Gonzalo Malapitan congratulated the CCMC and emphasized that the city government will continue to upgrade the facilities and services of the city's hospitals to properly accommodate the needs of its constituents. "The latest recognition would show the commitment of the city government to make its residents’ health one of its top priorities,” Malapitan said. With the support of the city council under the leadership of its presiding officer, Vice Mayor Karina Teh-Limsico, Malapitan vowed to acquire more state-of-the-art medical equipment for its public hospitals as well as its community health centers. “By doing so, residents would no longer go to other hospitals outside Caloocan because our hospitals would be fully equipped with modern medical facilities,” he said.

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THE Navotas City government has teamed up with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and a private company to rehabilitate and protect a portion of the Navotas River under the Adopt-an-Estero/Water Body Program. Mayor John Rey Tiangco said on Sunday that he sealed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with DENR’s Environmental Management Bureau-National Capital Region (EMB-NCR) and Therma Mobile Inc., a subsidiary of Aboitiz Power, to undertake the river rehabilitation. He said that acting EMB-NCR director Divina Camarao and Aboitiz Power Assistant Vice President for Corporate Services Lou Jason Deligencia signed the agreement with the city government. Covered by the MOA is a kilometer stretch, spanning the villages of NBBS Dagat-dagatan and NBBS Kaunlaran along the Navotas River, which empties into Manila Bay. This effort supports the continuing mandamus of the Supreme Court for the rehabilitation and restoration of the bay and its tributaries, the mayor said. Tiangco underscored the importance of the partnership in strengthening the city’s disaster resilience and environmental protection efforts. “Navotas is a coastal city that faces challenges from flooding and water pollution. By joining forces with DENR and Therma Mobile, we are making a strong commitment to cleaner waterways, healthier communities, and a more sustainable future for our people,” he said. Under the MOA, the local government committed to strictly enforce compliance with environmental laws such as the Clean Water Act, Ecological Solid Waste Management Act, and Toxic Substances and Hazardous Waste Control Act. Also, Navotas will spearhead tree-planting, greening initiatives, and community mobilization activities while working to relocate informal settlers along the riverbanks. DENR-EMB NCR will conduct water quality monitoring and provide technical and enforcement support, while also leading environmental education campaigns. Meanwhile, Therma Mobile will conduct monthly bioremediation activities and extend support for cleanup drives, greening projects, and public awareness campaigns. Tiangco urged other companies in Navotas and nearby areas to step up and join similar environmental programs. “We are thankful to Therma Mobile for setting an example of responsible corporate citizenship. I encourage other companies to follow suit and adopt their own waterways,” he said. “This initiative is not just about cleaning our river. It’s about giving future generations of Navoteños a safer, cleaner, and more livable city,” he added.

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(UPDATE) SEN. Panfilo Lacson on Sunday dismissed the insinuation of Sen. Rodante Marcoleta that he was meddling in the latter’s work in leading the Senate investigation on the alleged ghost or substandard flood control projects. Lacson said that he was not picking a fight. Marcoleta chairs the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee which is probing questionable flood control projects. Lacson said that Marcoleta, in his TV program, insinuated that he sought to adjust the schedule of the hearing because he did not want him to lead the hearing. Marcoleta criticized Lacson for asking to reschedule the Blue Ribbon Committee hearing scheduled for Sept. 1, because the Senate finance committee was to hold a hearing on the 2026 budget on the same date. “He was criticizing some of us — myself, Sen. Francis Pangilinan, along with Senate minority leader Vicente Sotto III for proposing the creation of an independent body to investigate flood control anomalies in what he claims to be an attempt to undermine the mandate of the Blue Ribbon Committee which he chairs,” Lacson said. “To set the record straight, no one is interfering in his work. We all want to have good governance,” the senator said in Filipino in a radio interview. The Blue Ribbon Committee is scheduled to hold its hearing on the flood control project mess at 9 a.m., while the Finance Committee will hold its hearing at 10 a.m., with a briefing by the Development Budget Coordination Committee on the Proposed Fiscal Year 2026 National Expenditure Program. Marcoleta questioned the need to reschedule the hearing, adding it seems that “they don’t want me to chair the hearing.” Lacson clarified that his motion was not directed only at Marcoleta. “I was not asking him to reschedule his hearing. I merely asked either hearings to be held on another date, because they are both important. I am not belittling his committee’s hearing, and I recognize his mandate as chairman,” Lacson said. “I merely wanted to correct any misimpressions Sen. Marcoleta’s words may have created. I don’t want a fight but I won’t back down from one,” he added.

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THE Philippine Navy (PN) said it is stronger than before in defending the country’s borders and facing aggression in security hotspots particularly the West Philippine Sea (WPS). “Little by little we upgraded. For the past 10 to 15 years, it’s not just the Navy but also the air force and the army,” Rear Admiral Roy Vincent Trinidad, PN’s spokesman for the WPS said at a forum over the weekend. “I can say we are stronger now than yesterday. The Department of [National] Defense has the details of it,” he added. Trinidad said the country has gained the ability to sink ships. “We have shown that during exercises, in Balikatan (shoulder-to-shoulder) we launched missiles. From land and sea and air. And our targets are ships,” Trinidad said. He reiterated that the Armed Forces of the Philippines has patrol commands not only in the WPS but also in the country’s northern borders.

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SEN. Francis Pangilinan appealed to new doctors to serve the nation as he expressed concern about the “doctor deficit” in the country — with one doctor for every 1,250 Filipinos. This number is far below the World Health Organization (WHO) recommendation of 10 doctors for every 10,000 people, the senator said on Saturday. “So, let me make this personal appeal: Dear graduates, our country needs you,” said Pangilinan during the 14th commencement exercises of the Ateneo School of Medicine and Public Health. “The Philippines has a deficit of at least 190,000 physicians, nurses, midwives, and other health care workers nationwide, especially in public facilities,” he said in his speech. In rural areas, he said one doctor “may cover entire towns, delivering babies at dawn, treating hypertension at noon, and signing burial certificates by night.” Research conducted by the IBON Foundation showed that only two of the country’s 17 regions meet this ratio. Only the Cordillera Administrative Region and the National Capital Region met the WHO recommendation, while the nationwide average is just five doctors per 10,000 people. Pangilinan asked the new doctors to volunteer part-time in a public clinic, spend a season in the barrios and help those living in far-flung areas. “And if possible, work full-time in government to help dismantle the corruption that seeps into every fiber of the country’s public health system,” he said. “Corruption is not a victimless crime [because] corruption in health care steals from the sick,” Pangilinan said. He lamented the zero budget for Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) in 2025, the “unconstitutional transfer” of PhilHealth funds back to the nation’s coffers, and the P11-billion Pharmally scam for billions worth of anomalous Covid-19 procurements. “The life of another rests in your hands. Every patient who enters your care looks to you not only for treatment, but for hope — hope to recover, hope for more time with their loved ones, hope for a chance to live fully once again,” he said. “You will be their lifeline. Beyond the practice of healing lies the sacred duty to preserve human dignity and life itself,” Pangilinan added. He challenged the new doctors to take their education and their diploma and “bring them where they matter most — in the service of our people, in the service of the least, the lost, and the last.”

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MANILA, Philippines — Savi Davison went all the way to the stands to offer her success to her relatives after receiving her first-ever PVL MVP and leading PLDT to its second straight championship on Sunday night at Smart Araneta Coliseum. “They’re a big reason why I’m here. They’re the closest I can get to my mom right now. So, I feel like sharing this moment with them, having them support me through,” said Davison after pouring in 20 points on top of 18 excellent receptions and nine digs in a 21-25, 31-29, 25-22, 25-18 win over Japan’s Kobe Shinwa University. […]... Keep on reading: PVL: Savi Davison shares MVP, winning moment with family

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THE National Police Commission (Napolcom) has prohibited the use of single-use plastics within its offices as part of its efforts to promote environmental sustainability. In a memorandum signed on Aug. 28, Napolcom Vice Chairman and Executive Officer Commissioner Rafael Vicente Calinisan directed all central and regional offices to minimize, and if possible, eliminate the use of disposable plastics in office activities such as meetings, trainings, and conferences. Banned items include plastic straws, stirrers, utensils, disposable cups and food containers, single-use water bottles, and plastic bags. Employees are encouraged to use refillable containers, reusable utensils, eco-bags, and biodegradable materials. Calinisan said the policy is meant to instill “a culture of responsibility and sustainability” within the workplace and aligns with global initiatives such as the UN Sustainable Development Goals, as well as local government ordinances on environmental protection. All Napolcom offices have been instructed to review their practices to ensure compliance with the directive.

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A CLINICAL trial has demonstrated that an existing constipation drug called lubiprostone helps slow the progression of chronic kidney disease, a Japanese research team said. The finding, published in the US journal Science Advances on Saturday, marks the first time the drug’s effect of maintaining renal function in humans has been demonstrated. About one in eight adults in Japan is estimated to have chronic kidney disease. If the disease progresses, artificial dialysis may become necessary, but no drug is available to improve kidney function. Tohoku University professor Takaaki Abe and his colleagues in the team hypothesized that constipation, common among chronic kidney disease patients, disrupts the intestinal environment, thereby reducing renal function. In a clinical trial from 2016 to 2019, the team divided 118 patients with moderate to severe decline in kidney function into a group administered with the drug and a placebo group, monitoring both for 24 weeks.

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PAGADIAN CITY, ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR, Philippines — Authorities seized some 89 kilos of suspected meth in Zamboanga City on Sunday morning following an entrapment operation. The contraband, estimated to be valued at P605.2 million, is the largest haul of meth seized by authorities in Zamboanga City, so far. READ: Close to P500-million worth of ‘shabu’ seized in Zamboanga City More than a week ago, some 67 kilograms of suspected meth—equivalent to P455.6 million—were seized from two suspects in Barangay Bunguiao,  Zamboanga City as the illegal drugs were being transported outside the city. Brig. Gen. Eleazar Matta, director of the Police […]... Keep on reading: P605M meth packed as Chinese tea seized in Zamboanga City

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MANILA, Philippines — Becoming the first-ever libero to win the PVL Finals MVP was a culmination of Kath Arado’s journey from heartbreaks to a two-time champion. What has been elusive for Arado with the University of the East in the UAAP and early years in the PVL was doubled as PLDT outlasted Japan’s 21-25, 31-29, 25-22, 25-18, in the Invitational Final on Sunday evening at Smart Araneta Coliseum. READ: PVL: PLDT rules Invitational for back-to-back titles Kath Arado is Finals MVP!#PVLInvitational #PVL2025 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/hgMG0UjEfK — Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) August 31, 2025 With Arado anchoring the floor defense with 22 digs […]... Keep on reading: PVL Finals MVP Kath Arado pulls off rare feat

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The Bagobo-Tagabawa community is planting more than coffee—they’re growing dreams, empowering youth, and preserving culture for tomorrow.

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MANILA, Philippines — The Social Security System (SSS) pension reform program (PRP) will start in September in line with the directive of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Supported by comprehensive actuarial studies, the PRP features a structured, three-year increase in pensions for all SSS pensioners — the first multi-year adjustment of its kind in the institution’s 68-year history. The SSS said the PRP will not necessitate any contribution increase. The reform program will benefit over 3.8 million pensioners, including 2.6 million retirement/disability pensioners and 1.2 million survivor pensioners. It is projected to inject P92.8 billion into the economy from 2025 to 2027. “We’ve heard the clamor for higher pensions loud and clear,” SSS President and Chief Executive Officer Robert Joseph De Claro said in an earlier statement. The PRP was approved by the Social Security Commission under Resolution No. 340-s.2025 dated July 11, 2025. “With the guidance of Finance Secretary and SSC Chairperson Ralph Recto, and after careful actuarial review, we are rolling out a rational and sustainable pension increase that uplifts all pensioners without compromising the fund’s actuarial soundness,” he said. The increases will be implemented in three annual tranches every September until 2027 -- 10 percent increase for retirement and disability pensioners and 5 percent increase for death or survivor pensioners. After three years, pensions will have increased by 33 percent for retirement/disability pensioners and 16 percent for death/survivor pensioners. “Our actuarial team confirms that the fund remains financially sound,” De Claro said. “We are committed to restoring fund life back to 2053 through coverage expansion and improved collection efficiency.”

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