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Immunization now school-based in Malapatan, Sarangani (August 16, 2016) – Barangay health workers and staff from the Provincial Health Office conduct school-based immunization at Lun Padidu National High School Tuesday, August 16, as part of the celebration of the Adolescent Health Month. Combination of Measles Rubella (MR) and Tetanus-diphtheria vaccines were administered to Grade 1 and Grade 7 students to all public schools in Sarangani, while vaccines for Human Papillomavirus (HPV) were given to ages 9-13 in barangay health centers. (Jake T. Narte/Sarangani Information Office) SAN JOSE de BUENAVISTA, Antique  (PNA) –  In 2010, the village of Semirara, the biggest and richest in the island municipality of Caluya, this province was placed under the watch of no less than the World Health Organization (WHO) after it was declared as malaria-infested. Since then, there had been no recorded case of malaria, thus, it is now safe to declare the village as malaria-free, Dr. Ric Noel Naciongayo, Integrated Provincial Health Officer (IPHO) II of the province of Antique, said. The last case was reported in 2010. The disease was endemic in three villages in the island, namely Barangay (village) Semirara proper, Barangay Allegria and Barangay Tinugbok. Total eradication was due to the partnership of the Department of Health (DOH)office in Region 6, the provincial government of Antique, the Municipal Health Office and the Local Government Unit (LGU)of Caluya, officials of the village of Semirara, the Semirara Mining and Power Corporation (SMPC) and the residents, Naciongayo said. ”They had been working very hard Read More …

PHL delegation – (From left) Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Assistant Director Drusila Bayate, Agriculture Undersecretary for Fisheries Eduardo Gongona, and Agriculture Attache Josyline Javelosa at the “Our Ocean” Conference held in Washington D.C. on 15-16 September 2016 WASHINGTON, D.C. — Foreign Affairs Secretary Perfecto R. Yasay, Jr. and Agriculture Undersecretary for Fisheries and concurrent Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR) Director Eduardo Gongona led the Philippine delegation to the “Our Ocean” Conference held in Washington D.C. on 15-16 September 2016. The Our Oceans conference brings together heads of state, scientists, business leaders, NGOs, and others to tackle key issues including marine protected areas, sustainable fisheries, marine pollution, and climate-related impacts on the ocean. This year’s Our Ocean Conference, the third edition and titled “Our Ocean, One Future,” built on international commitments to protect the ocean made at the previous two conferences, and has prompted more than 136 new initiatives on marine conservation and protection that are valued at over $5.24 billion and covers almost four million square kilometers of ocean. At this year’s Our Ocean Conference, the Philippines announced its participation in a US initiative launched by Secretary of State John Kerry called the “Safe Ocean Network” – an initiative to create a global community to better combat illegal fishing around the world through knowledge sharing and better coordination. More than 40 counter illegal fishing projects worth over $82 million are affiliated with the Safe Ocean Network. Partners‎ include Australia, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Cabo Verde, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, the Read More …

DE LIMA’S PRIVILEGE SPEECH: Sen. Leila M. De Lima in a privilege speech decried the latest spate of killings targeting alleged drug pushers and drug personalities, which she says disregards a person’s basic right to due process guaranteed to all under the Constitution. “We have to continue opposing the murder of the innocents as well as that of the suspects. We must call for the accountability of state actors responsible for this terrifying trend in law enforcement, and the investigation of killings perpetrated by the vigilante assassins,” De Lima said. (MNS photo) MANILA, Sept 19 (Mabuhay) – Senator Leila de Lima on Monday cried foul over accusations that convicted drug kingpins raised millions in cash to fund her poll campaign last May. At the same time, de Lima accused the Duterte administration of blackmailing and bribing inmates at the New Bilibid Prisons (NBP) to fabricate testimonies against her at a congressional inquiry this week. The senator insisted that she never received “even a single cent” from convict Jaybee Sebastian, who allegedly ordered gangs in the NBP to contribute P16 million to de Lima’s campaign kitty by selling narcotics. “Puro po kasinungalingan ang lalabas diyan. Hindi po ako coddler, hindi po ako protector ng mga drug convicts or drug lords. Lalong lalo na, wala po akong tinatanggap kahit singko kaninuman – convict man o hindi,” de Lima said. (Everything that will be revealed there are lies. I am not a coddler, I am not a protector of drug convicts or drug Read More …

Philippine National Police (PNP) chief, Director General Ronald Dela Rosa (3rd from right) leads officials in the boodle fight with the troops during the 115th Police Service Anniversary in Camp Olivas, San Fernando City, Pampanga on Monday (Sept 5, 2016). The PNP chief presented awards to policemen wounded in the intensified campaign against drugs. He also warned policemen involved in illegal drugs to mend their ways as he will not tolerate it under his watch. (PNA photo by Avito C. Dalan)lam/acd MANILA, Sept 19 (Mabuhay) – Philippine National Police chief Director General Ronald dela Rosa said they did not ask for an extension in the campaign against illegal drugs but still thankful to President Rodrigo Duterte for the additional time. “I did not ask for an extension. (The extension is) better so that we finish this properly. We’re thankful because we were given additional time,” Dela Rosa said Sunday night when asked on the statement of Duterte. The President said he needs an extension of another six months on his self-imposed deadline of three to six months to solve the crime and drugs problem in the country. Dela Rosa left the country Sunday night to go to Colombia and study how they were able to address their illegal drug problem. The PNP chief believes the President saw the difficulties being faced by the police in the implementation of the intensified campaign against illegal drugs. “He saw that we were having a difficult time,” Dela Rosa said. He added that the Read More …

Marian Rivera (MNS photo) MANILA (Mabuhay) — Marian Rivera-Dantes enjoys being a hands-on mom to nine-month-old Baby Zia, her firstborn with husband Dingdong Dantes. “Kikay siya parang ako. Mana sa akin. Tapos alam na niya ’yung sound of the cow. Sasabihin niya ‘Moo,’” she said. Already enrolled in play school, Marian believes Baby Zia could receive an award for being friendly. “Kasi ma-touch siya tapos mahilig din siya makipaglaro sa mga bata,” the proud mom shared. The actress admitted having a tough time detaching even slightly from mommy duties when she resumed her showbiz career. She has since worked her schedule around her baby. “Hindi ko talaga ipagpapalit ang makasama ko sa araw-araw ang anak ko. Gusto ko kasi nakikita ko lahat ng nangyayari sa kanya,” she said. Marian also asked Dingdong to do the same. “Basta hindi pwedeng sabay kami na mag-trabaho. Katulad ngayon, siya muna mag-teleserye pagkatapos niya ako naman,” explained she, who is also a mainstay on the year-old “Sunday PinaSaya.” Asked if she would like her daughter to eventually join showbiz, she said, “Kailangan matapos siya sa pagaaral bago niya gawin ang mga gusto niya sa buhay. Iba kasi kapag may pinag-aralan ka. Ayoko na bata pa lang eh, sinabak mo na.” Although enjoying motherhood, Marian is reticent on having baby number two so soon. “Gusto ko kasi i-breastfeed si Zia ng one year. Pero kung ipagkakaloob naman ng Panginoon…” she trailed off. (MNS)