DAVAO CITY --- The City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO) has strengthened its capacity to address unexpected flooding, particularly during the rainy season. Retired Police Colonel Alfredo Baloran, head of the CDRRMO, shared during the I-Speak session on Thursday that their responders have been on alert since the onset of La Niña, as localized … [Read more...] about Davao City adds more rescue vehicles, emergency response equipment
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SSS urges members to update their contact information; implements SMS-OTP in the My.SSS Portal
DAVAO CITY ---The Social Security System (SSS) today called on its members to immediately update their contact information, especially their mobile numbers as the state-run pension fund implemented Multi-Factor Authentication schemes during logins to the My.SSS Portal. SSS Officer-in-Charge Voltaire P. Agas said that SSS took a proactive step by incorporating an … [Read more...] about SSS urges members to update their contact information; implements SMS-OTP in the My.SSS Portal
Marcos approves laws to establish and upgrade hospitals nationwide
DAVAO CITY – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has signed into law four new measures aimed at establishing and upgrading hospitals across the Philippines, improving healthcare access and capacity in key regions. The Official Gazette published copies of these newly signed laws, which were also shared on social media on Wednesday. The laws were signed on November 8. Among … [Read more...] about Marcos approves laws to establish and upgrade hospitals nationwide
16 News Media to Kick-off WAN-IFRA’s AI Accelerator Programme in Asia-Pacific
SINGAPORE -- WAN-IFRA, the World Association of News Publishers, announced the 16 news media brands selected to participate in the APAC Newsroom AI Catalyst program, sponsored by OpenAI. This intensive accelerator program is designed to empower newsrooms in the Asia-Pacific region with artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities. The first cohort will begin with a two-day … [Read more...] about 16 News Media to Kick-off WAN-IFRA’s AI Accelerator Programme in Asia-Pacific
Misamis Occidental unveils Live saving milestone: New Hemodialysis Unit Now Operational
DAVAO CITY --- I n a remarkable stride towards enhancing healthcare accessibility within the community, the residents of Misamis Occidental grappling with chronic kidney disease can now avail themselves of treatment at the newly inaugurated hemodialysis unit of the Misamis Occidental Provincial Hospital, which commenced operations on Friday, October 25, 2024. Jesbert … [Read more...] about Misamis Occidental unveils Live saving milestone: New Hemodialysis Unit Now Operational