DAVAO CITY – Two Chinese nationals were arrested on Tuesday for the illegal practice of medicine at the Imperial Plaza Residence in Barangay Tambo, the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) announced on Wednesday. In a statement, CIDG chief Maj. Gen. Nicolas Torre III said the foreigners, identified as Huan and Jian, were arrested for violating Republic Act (RA) … [Read more...] about Two Chinese nationals arrested for illegal practice of medicine in Parañaque
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DA, FTI strengthen quality control measures for ‘Rice for All’ amid weevil issue
DAVAO CITY—The Department of Agriculture (DA), in coordination with Food Terminal Incorporated (FTI), is tightening quality control measures for the Kadiwa ng Pangulo’s (KNP) Rice for All (RFA) program following reports of rice weevils (bukbok) in some RFA rice sacks sold in Cubao, Quezon City. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. assured the public that immediate … [Read more...] about DA, FTI strengthen quality control measures for ‘Rice for All’ amid weevil issue
Heroism in the face of tragedy: Nurse Jasper Alcala sacrifices life to save patient
DAVAO CITY — In an act of unyielding courage and selflessness, Nurse Jasper Alcala, who had dedicated his life to serving the community at Pagadian City Medical Center, tragically lost his life on Sunday. He was on board an ambulance en route to Cagayan de Oro when disaster struck—a devastating accident on a treacherous downhill stretch in the town of Sultan Naga … [Read more...] about Heroism in the face of tragedy: Nurse Jasper Alcala sacrifices life to save patient
DSWD launches mobile kitchens to strengthen disaster response, address hunger in evacuation centers
DAVAO CITY – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is set to roll out 15 state-of-the-art mobile kitchens to its regional field offices, enhancing the agency's capacity to provide immediate, balanced, and sustained food relief during disasters. This initiative aims to improve disaster response and alleviate hunger among displaced families. Special Assistant … [Read more...] about DSWD launches mobile kitchens to strengthen disaster response, address hunger in evacuation centers
UAE’s Masdar to Invest $15 Billion in Philippine Clean Energy Projects
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) renewable energy firm Masdar will invest up to $15 billion in renewable energy (RE) and battery energy storage system (BESS) projects in the Philippines. The agreement was formalized last week when Masdar signed an implementation agreement between Masdar and the Department of Energy (DOE) during the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW). … [Read more...] about UAE’s Masdar to Invest $15 Billion in Philippine Clean Energy Projects
