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PUBLIC ADDRESS. Valencia City Mayor Azucena P. Huervas of Bukidnon province gives an update on the local government initiatives and programs especially in the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) response in a Facebook live stream program on Friday (Jan. 21, 2022). The mayor said the increase of Covid-19 cases in the city was unrelated to the celebration of the city's 21st charter day on January 12, as the observation was simple and had adhered to strict health protocols. (Screengrab via Valencia CIO) CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY - The city government of Valencia, Bukidnon on Friday clarified that t...

(Photo courtesy of PCADG Central Luzon) MANILA - The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Thursday reminded all motorists and commuters traveling in and out of Metro Manila and neighboring provinces to always bring their vaccination cards which may be required upon entry through border control points. This, as some cities in Metro Manila and their neighboring towns in the province of Bulacan, which is now also under Alert Level 3, instructed police personnel to check for proof of vaccination of inbound travelers. "Those without vaccination cards will be barred from entering and will be ask...

The provincial capitol building of Sarangani (File photo courtesy of the provincial government) GENERAL SANTOS CITY - The provincial government of Sarangani has so far tested over 70,000 residents for coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) in nearly six months, in line with its expanded risk-based targeted testing strategy. Dr. Arvin Alejandro, Sarangani health officer, said on Monday that the free testing, which is still ongoing in its seven municipalities, is considered as among the factors that had been helping control the spread of the disease in the area since May. He said they have so far u...

LIVELIHOOD AID. Two members of a farmers association arrange the broiler chicks at a poultry farm in Zamboanga del Norte. The Department of Agriculture, through the Special Area for Agricultural Development project, released on Thursday (Oct. 21, 2021) some PHP1.6 million in livelihood assistance to three associations of farmers in Zamboanga del Norte province. (Photo courtesy of DA-9) ZAMBOANGA CITY - The Department of Agriculture (DA), through the Special Area for Agricultural Development (SAAD) program, has released Thursday some PHP1.6 million worth of livelihood assistance to three farmer...

(File photo) MANILA - The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) on Tuesday reported that 20,693 police personnel have been fully vaccinated against the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19). Citing the latest data, NCRPO chief Maj. Gen. Vicente Danao Jr. said this is equivalent to 89.72 percent of personnel under his command. "Meanwhile, 6.16 percent or 1,420 already received their first dose and are in line to be vaccinated with their second dose (in) the coming weeks," he added. Meanwhile. 4.12 percent or 951 personnel are still undergoing medical assessment before they can b...