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CALAPAN CITY, ORIENTAL MINDORO, Philippines — Cases of flu-like illnesses have been on the rise across Oriental Mindoro as public health facilities in the province heighten preparations to manage an expected increase in heat-related cases brought about by the El Niño phenomenon. Dr. Cielo Ante, Provincial Health Officer, confirmed the upward trend, reporting that flu-like

Forcing employees to perform in Christmas parties a form of bullying

Oct 21, 2026

Forcing employees to perform in Christmas parties a form of bullying

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Labor and Employment (Dole) reminded employers that forcing employees to perform during company events, including Christmas parties, is a form of bullying. Dole-7 Regional Labor Information Officer III Roberto “Bob” M. Cabardo said that making employees participate in a dance or any presentation against their will for an event

Quezon activates task force as El Niño threatens farms, water supply

Oct 21, 2026

Quezon activates task force as El Niño threatens farms, water supply

LUCENA CITY, Quezon — The Quezon provincial government has activated its El Niño Task Force and stepped up preparations to mitigate the potential effects of prolonged dry conditions and extreme heat on agriculture, public health and community safety. “Our El Niño Task Force is now activated. We have already identified the measures we will undertake

NBI rescues child from alleged online sexual abuse, exploitation

Oct 21, 2026

NBI rescues child from alleged online sexual abuse, exploitation

MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) said Wednesday it had rescued a 9-year-old child from alleged online sexual abuse and exploitation. The suspect, who is over 30 years old, was brought to NBI headquarters in Pasay City following his arrest. NBI Director Melvin Matibag said the bureau’s Anti-Human Trafficking Division conducted the

MMDA flags 5 major cemeteries for Undas traffic management

Oct 21, 2026

MMDA flags 5 major cemeteries for Undas traffic management

MANILA, Philippines — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has designated five major cemeteries in Metro Manila as priority areas for traffic management during Undas 2026, the agency said on Wednesday, Oct. 21. MMDA Traffic Discipline Office Director Atty. Vic Nuñez identified the cemeteries as Manila North Cemetery, Manila South Cemetery, Loyola Memorial Park in

Capiz creates El Niño task force, sets 15-day deadline for action plan

Oct 21, 2026

Capiz creates El Niño task force, sets 15-day deadline for action plan

ILOILO CITY — Capiz Gov. Fredenil Castro has ordered the creation of a provincial El Niño Task Force and given it 15 days to prepare an action plan to address potential water shortages, agricultural losses and health risks caused by prolonged dry spells. Under Executive Order No. 31, signed Oct. 21, 2026, the task force

Alleged ex-rebel, Caraga’s 10th most wanted, falls in Agusan del Sur

Oct 21, 2026

Alleged ex-rebel, Caraga’s 10th most wanted, falls in Agusan del Sur

SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — A 33-year-old man described by authorities as a former communist rebel and ranked as the Caraga region’s 10th most wanted person was arrested during a joint police and military operation in Trento, Agusan del Sur, on Tuesday, Oct. 20. Brig. Gen. Rolindo Suguilon, director of Police Regional Office 13

Classes suspended in Cotabato school after killing of councilman

Oct 21, 2026

Classes suspended in Cotabato school after killing of councilman

KABACAN, Cotabato – Classes in a school in Barangay Lower Paatan here were suspended following Wednesday’s attack that led to the killing of a village councilman and his brother. Lower Paatan Punong Barangay Abdulracid Dima ordered the temporary suspension of classes at Lower Paatan Elementary School, effective Wednesday, as a precaution for the safety of

PCG suspends small vessel trips in northern Quezon due to Rosal

Oct 21, 2026

PCG suspends small vessel trips in northern Quezon due to Rosal

LUCENA CITY, Quezon — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) suspended small-vessel operations in northern Quezon on Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 21, as rough seas generated by Super Typhoon Rosal threatened sea travel. In a public advisory, the PCG station in Real, Quezon, cited the 5 p.m. weather bulletin issued by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical

Negros police to mobilize over 3,000 personnel for ‘Undas’

Oct 21, 2026

Negros police to mobilize over 3,000 personnel for ‘Undas’

BACOLOD CITY, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, Philippines — The Police Regional Office Negros Island Region (PRO NIR) will mobilize some 3,119 personnel from the Philippine National Police (PNP), partner agencies, and force multipliers from Oct. 30 to Nov. 3, to strengthen security, intensify crime prevention, and safeguard the public during the observance of All Saints’ Day and

PCSO lotto results Oct. 21: ₱291.39-M jackpot unwon

Oct 21, 2026

PCSO lotto results Oct. 21: ₱291.39-M jackpot unwon

MANILA, Philippines — No jackpot winner emerged in the Grand Lotto 6/55 and MegaLotto 6/45 draws on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026, according to results provided for the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO). The Grand Lotto 6/55 draw produced the winning combination 13-08-42-14-30-12, carrying a jackpot prize of ₱291.39 million. No ticket holder matched all six

Manila Water keeps system losses below 15% for El Niño readiness

Oct 21, 2026

Manila Water keeps system losses below 15% for El Niño readiness

MANILA, Philippines — As Manila Water strengthens its preparations for the anticipated impacts of a looming strong El Niño, the company continues to maximize every available drop of treated water by keeping its non-revenue water (NRW), or system losses, below 15 percent, a performance level comparable to that achieved by many utilities in developed countries. In

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