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With a population estimated at 118 million as of January this year, it is disheartening to learn that 40 million Filipinos still lack access to freshwater sources. This was disclosed by President Marcos himself, who ordered relevant agencies yesterday to provide safe water supply to those 40 million.
MANILA, Philippines — Field trips and outdoor activities for students should be canceled in areas experiencing heat index under the extreme danger category, the Department of Health (DOH) advised education stakeholders yesterday.
MANILA, Philippines — As Beijing continues to cite Philippine officials who supposedly agreed or were privy to its secret deal with Manila on Ayungin Shoal, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) made it clear yesterday that no Cabinet-level official had approved any Chinese proposal.
MANILA, Philippines — Fires broke out in three areas in Manila, destroying a 20-story building and a barangay hall, on Monday night.
MANILA, Philippines — Health workers from public and private hospitals held a nationwide protest yesterday, Health Workers’ Day, urging the government to address issues affecting the health sector.
MANILA, Philippines — To protect voters from the scorching heat, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) is looking to adopt early voting and mall voting during next year’s midterm elections.
MANILA, Philippines — Marijuana plants with an estimated value of P308.8 million were uprooted and destroyed in Kalinga on Monday.
MANILA, Philippines — Four persons, including a barangay kagawad or councilman, were apprehended for allegedly claiming a parcel that contained 40,206 tablets of the party drug Ecstasy valued at P68.3 million in Pasay on Monday.