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Quezon City logs 56% hike in dengue cases

Quezon City logs 56% hike in dengue cases

MANILA, Philippines — A 56-percent increase in dengue cases was recorded in Quezon City as of August 27 this year, the city’s health department bared on Friday. Dr. Patricia Anne Bonifacio from Quezon City Health said during a forum on Friday that a total of 7,201 cases were logged in the city from January 1 to August 27, 2025. “This year’s record is 56 percent higher compared to last year,” she said. Of the 7,201 dengue patients this year, Bonifacio noted that 23 reportedly died. READ: Dengue outbreak takes 10 lives in Quezon City According to Bonifacio, most of the […]... Keep on reading: Quezon City logs 56% hike in dengue cases

Miss Intercontinental 2021 Cindy Obeñita calls out politicians' 'lavish lifestyles'

Miss Intercontinental 2021 Cindy Obeñita calls out politicians' 'lavish lifestyles'

Beauty queen Cinderella Faye Obeñita has joined the chorus of public outcry against the ostentatious living of personalities being connected to the corruption in government projects. On her social media page, the second Miss Intercontinental winner from the Philippines highlighted the concerning state of child mortality in the country while speaking up about the government’s management of taxpayers’ money. “According to a UNICEF study, 95 children in the Philippines die from malnutrition every single day, and 28 out of every 1,000 Filipino children do not even reach the age of 5,” Obeñita posted on Thursday, Aug. 28. “And yet, some […]... Keep on reading: Miss Intercontinental 2021 Cindy Obeñita calls out politicians' 'lavish lifestyles'

Cebu City boxers gear up for Batang Pinoy Nationals in GenSan

Cebu City boxers gear up for Batang Pinoy Nationals in GenSan

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City boxers are locked and loaded for the Batang Pinoy National Championships this October in General Santos City. Head coach Ryan Illustrisimo has unveiled a solid line-up of young boxers led by Palarong Pambansa 2024 gold medalist Cris Ivhan Espina, who will see action in the 48–50 kilogram division. Espina is expected to be the team’s top bet in the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC)-backed grassroots boxing tournament. READ: Cebu City Niños take commanding lead as meet nears finale Batang Pinoy National Finals: Cebu City Niños have 23 gold medals An appeal to DepEd: Make […]... Keep on reading: Cebu City boxers gear up for Batang Pinoy Nationals in GenSan

It's Showtime: Sir Marco, kinantahan si Lassy! (Tawag Ng Tanghalan)

It's Showtime: Sir Marco, kinantahan si Lassy! (Tawag Ng Tanghalan)

Aired (August 29, 2025): Hindi ako naiingit, nahihiya ako! Madlang Kapuso, join the FUNanghalian with #ItsShowtime family. Watch the latest episode of 'It's Showtime' hosted by Vice Ganda, Anne Curtis, Vhong Navarro, Karylle, Jhong Hilario, Amy Perez, Kim Chui, Jugs & Teddy, MC & Lassy, Ogie Alcasid, Darren, Jackie, Cianne, Ryan Bang, and Ion Perez. Monday to Saturday, 12NN on GMA Network. #ItsShowtime #MadlangKapuso

Puno to media: Bring Gomez’s treatment of reporters to ethics panel

Puno to media: Bring Gomez’s treatment of reporters to ethics panel

MANILA, Philippines — Deputy Speaker Ronaldo Puno has urged the media to bring up before the House ethics panel the behavior of Leyte 4th District Rep. Richard Gomez after the latter exposed their contact details while accusing them of being paid to do a “media spin” on a controversy hounding him. During a press briefing on Friday, Puno was asked about a post on Gomez’s alleged Facebook page, where he claimed that reporters are paid for asking him to respond to Matag-ob, Leyte Mayor Bernie Tacoy’s claims — that the lawmaker did not coordinate flood control projects with the local […]... Keep on reading: Puno to media: Bring Gomez’s treatment of reporters to ethics panel

Zubiri to PH gov't: Use 'treaty ally' card for better US tariff deal

Zubiri to PH gov't: Use 'treaty ally' card for better US tariff deal

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine government should appeal for better tariff arrangements with the United States and use the “treaty ally” card to seal such a deal, according to Sen. Juan Miguel Zubiri. Zubiri, in an online interview on Friday, expressed dismay over the trade deal between Manila and Washington, asking the administration to ask for “better arrangements” with its ally. “We’re hoping that the administration — as we said yesterday — we’re urging the administration to use that card, that we are treaty allies. We have to get better arrangements or at least better treatment from a fellow treaty […]... Keep on reading: Zubiri to PH gov't: Use 'treaty ally' card for better US tariff deal

Fishing boats distributed to Bicol provinces

Fishing boats distributed to Bicol provinces

LEGAZPI CITY – The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) 5 (Bicol) distributed 62-foot tuna handline fishing boats across various provinces in the region. Rowena Briones, BFAR-5 spokesperson, said this would improve the livelihoods of fishers and ensure an adequate fish supply. Each boat costs PHP7 million. READ: Illegal fishing, overfishing push PH fish stocks to historic lows – Oceana “BFAR-Bicol, through the Fisheries Production and Support Services Division, has awarded three units of 62-foot boats and one ganet fishing boat as part of a series of distributions to the provinces of Catanduanes, Sorsogon, Camarines Norte, and Masbate. These […]... Keep on reading: Fishing boats distributed to Bicol provinces