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HOW TO AVOID BEING HIT BY LIGHTNING
Saturday 25th of May 2013
TACLOBAN CITY, Leyte, May 25 (PIA) -- The government reminded the public on ways to stay safe during rainy season to avoid untoward incidents like being hit by a lightning.
Scientists explain that there is a very slight chance of getting hit by a lightning, but recently, a 14-year old boy died while his father and companion were burned after a lightning struck a field in Brgy. Tagaytay, Kananga, Leyte.
With the advent of the rainy season and with the weather becoming more unpredictable, lightning blows become more threatening than ever.
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said there a...
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21May2013BONTOC, Mountain Province, May 21(PIA)- - Commuters and motorists are advised to take extra precaution while traveling the main highways going to and from the province this rainy season. The Provincial Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) advised the public after the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration announced that “the rainy season is just around the corner,” although heavy rains have been experienced in the province in the past days...
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21May2013KALIBO, Aklan, May 20 (PIA6) -- People encountering problems with entries in their birth certificates can now heave a sigh of relief as these could be corrected by virtue of a new law. The National Statistics Office (NSO) here said Republic Act 10172 which took effect October 24, 2012, authorizes municipal or city civil registrars or consul-generals to correct clerical or typographical errors in the day and month in the date of birth and the sex of the person appearing in the civil register ...
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17May2013CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, May 17 (PIA) -- Lawyer Fel Lester G. Brillantes of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) region 10 shares important information and reminder to all “modern day” Filipino consumers. He emphasized five reminders. First, don’t let anyone insert or swipe your credit card twice without giving you a “transaction cancelled” receipt from the first swipe. Second, if you have difficulty paying your credit card debt or you are complaining against excessive bank finan...
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17May2013CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, May 16 (PIA) -- The Department of Energy is calling the public to examine Yellow Labels or Energy Guides attached/printed in household appliances and lighting products to ensure efficient, quality products that can bring beneficial results during the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Seminar on May 6, here. Kristian Carlo B. Victorio, DOE Research Engineer said the yellow-colored cards are indicators of a product’s efficiency and performance that the public should heed w...
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17May2013BAGUIO CITY, May 17 (PIA) -- With the onset of the rainy season, the City Health Services Office (HSO) is advising the public to be wary of picking and eating wild mushrooms as cases of mushroom poisoning have been recorded in the city. City HSO Medical Officer Dr. Donnabel Tubera, in an interview over PIA Hour radio program, disclosed that seven cases of mushroom poisoning were recorded in city hospitals in the past two weeks. The cases include a family of four, a father and son, and...
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16May2013CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, May 15 (PIA)—The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) continues to warn the public that shellfishes collected at Dumanquillas Bay in Zamboanga del Sur, Murclelagos Bay in Zamboanga del Norte, and Misamis Occidental are still positive for paralytic shellfish poison. The statement was based on laboratory tests conducted by BFAR and Local Government Units. Visa Tan-Dimerin, BFAR region 10 director, said all types of shellfish and Acetes sp. or alamang gathered ...
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16May2013LEGAZPI CITY, May 16 (PIA) -- The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in Bicol has constantly warned retailers and consumers on the hazards of fake liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tanks sold by retailers, including sari-sari stores. DTI-5 regional director Jocelyn Blanco said that LPG users should be wary of tampered, leaking, rusty and illegally manufactured LPG tanks as it may cause loss of lives and property. She said the DTI monitoring team has encountered several defective LPG tanks du...
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15May2013PAWING, Palo, Leyte, May 15 – The Department of Trade and Industry called on all contractors to follow the schedule of renewing licenses and avoid the rush, delay and penalties. DTI Region 8 Director Cynthia Nierras issued the alert to all contractors who wish to renew their Philippine Contractors Accreditation Board (PCAB) license with DTI. She said that PCAB issued the said renewal alert starting February 2013 the Board has been accepting renewal applications for CFY 2013-2014 under the ...
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15May2013BUTUAN CITY, May 15 (PIA) -- The Commission on Population (Popcom) empowered 407 parents to reach other parents with adolescent children for their continuing campaign on adolescent health and youth development. This was the offshoot of the 15 trainings conducted region-wide on Learning Package on Parent Education on Adolescent Health and Development (LPPED). In close coordination with the Department of Education, Popcom-Caraga enabled a pool of educators in all divisions, who are also parents...
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15May2013The long wait for better local milk is over. Milk lovers of all ages can enjoy the freshness and healthiness of goat milk once the local producer starts full blast operations. Touted to be equally, powdered goat milk is now being produced in the country by Skysoft Incorporated, the first-ever local producer of powdered goat milk. The processing facility was inaugurated on February 11 at St. Rita Village, Sucat, Parañaque City. The goats are bred and raised in their sister company, Boerg...
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10May2013CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, May 10 (PIA) -- The Department of Energy (DOE) conducted an Energy Efficiency and Conservation Seminar last May 6. The seminar aimed to provide information on household energy saving concepts and tips. Senior Science Research Specialist of DOE-Manila Norita Froilan shared some household energy saving concepts and tips in order to extend supply of fossil fuels; save the environment; contribute to a sustainable future; boost limited government resources; and save money. ...
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09May2013ILOILO CITY (PIA6) -- The Commission on Elections (Comelec) and its partner agencies issued voting tips for the May 2013 midterm elections. City Elections Officer lawyer Jomar Betita asked the media at a forum organized by the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) here to help encourage voters to go out and vote on May 13 and to do it early. Voters were also advised to bring along with them Identification Cards in case their identities would be challenged or verif...
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07May2013MANILA, May 7 (PIA) -- The Land Bank of the Philippines provides the following tips on how to be safe when using its automated teller machine (ATM) along with some tips to protect yourself from being a victim of fraud, ATM scams and/or identity theft. In a post on its website, www.landbank.gov.ph, the bank said one should: • Ensure that no one is watching you while keying in your personal identification number (PIN) or any other sensitive information; • Cover the PIN Pad with your hand whe...
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07May2013CATBALOGAN CITY, Samar, May 7 (PIA)— The Commission on Elections (Comelec) reminds voters to check with the Comelec office as to their names, sequence number, precinct number and whether they have been included in clustered precincts. This, Calbayog City Comelec assistant officer Karina Amante said in a phone interview with PIA-Samar today. “It will make the process easier and faster if voters do that,” said Amante. For those located in more remote areas, Amante suggested they see the...
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03May2013LA TRINIDAD, Benguet, May 3 (PIA) - - A study on the effect of vegetable enrichment to noodles showed significant results based on a research conducted by the Benguet Vegetable Processing Center of the Benguet State University (BVPC-BSU). BVPC-BSU Center Manager Violeta Salda said they conducted a research on the vegetable-enriched noodles to determine the nutritional contents of the products sold in the center. The study was focused on the macro element contents or the mineral, crude protein, ...
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30Apr2013BACOLOD CITY, April 30 (PIA6) -- The Department of Trade and Industry here has warned the public against the unsafe use of butane canisters filled with Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG). DTI notes rampant use of these canisters as containers for LPG which are not intended and designed for LPG thus posing danger to users and households. Butane canisters are not compliant with quality and safety requirements for LPG refill. Leak may occur and containers may emit hazardous gas which can lead to fi...
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25Apr2013DAGUPAN CITY, Apr 25 (PIA) -- The Department of Trade and Industry said the use of butane canisters in storing liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) is unsafe and could lead to explosion. Peter Mangabat, DTI provincial director, said butane canisters were not designed for storing LPG because the containers are thinner and are not compliant with the safety and quality standards for a refill tank. Butane canisters, which are smaller and light weight, are commonly used outdoors and on road trips for conv...
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24Apr2013SORSOGON CITY, April 24 (PIA) -- For more than two years now, shellfish gathered from Sorsogon Bay and Juag Lagoon remains free of Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (PSP). This was confirmed in a recent test made by the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) where shellfish samples taken on said bodies of water turned negative for red tide contamination. According to Shellfish Bulletin No. 09 dated April 17, 2013, BFAR said shellfish harvested from Sorsogon Bay remains safe for human co...
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24Apr2013SAN JOSE, Antique, April 24 (PIA) -- The Antique Electric Cooperative (ANTECO) appealed to all power consumers to conserve energy especially now that it is summer time and the demand for energy is high. Engr. Ludovico Lim, Manager of ANTECO in an interview emphasized that during summer time, energy demand is high and, energy cost in the spot market subsequently increases due to law of supply and demand. He enjoined the power consumers to think that every time we plug on our appliances or an...
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23Apr2013TACLOBAN CITY, Leyte, April 23 (PIA) – Retailers must price their goods and services uniformly whether paid with cash or credit cards. Department of Trade and Industry Leyte Provincial Director Desiderio Belas, Jr. made the reminder even as he enjoined the public to report retailers who are pegging different prices of goods if paid in cash or credit cards. Director Belas said that in 2006, DTI issued Department Administrative Order No. 10, Series of 2006, which prohibits the levy of a surcha...
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17Apr2013BUTUAN CITY, Apr. 17 (PIA) -- Every year on April 7, World Health Day commemorates the founding anniversary of the World Health Organization (WHO) in 1948. A theme is selected yearly to better give emphasis on a certain area of public health in the world. This year, the theme is High Blood Pressure. About one in 10 people in their 20s and 30s to five in every 10 people in their 50s or one in every three adults have high blood pressure worldwide(WHO). Hypertension – the rise in blood pressu...
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17Apr2013It’s summer once more. March to May is highlighted by fiestas and vacation time. To make the best out of the summer time, it would be best to keep your body healthy and active. Summer time is also the peak season for some spoilers, such as food poisoning, diarrhea, heat-associated ailments and recreation-associated injuries, thus the public is cautioned on the following: 1) food and water-borne diseases like typhoid, cholera, hepatitis A, food poisoning, and other diarrheas; 2) sore eyes; 3)...
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13Apr2013BAGUIO CITY, April 13 (PIA) - - With the summer heat now being felt all over the country, the Department of Health (DOH) is advising the public not to stay under the sun, protect themselves and boost their immune system. DOH – Cordillera Medical Specialist IV Dr. Nicolas Gordo, in a kapihan media forum, disclosed that staying directly under the sun, particularly between 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., could trigger stroke especially those with heart ailment, hypertension and other severe medical con...
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12Apr2013ILIGAN CITY, Lanao del Norte, April 12 (PIA) -- The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) urged shoppers who also do online shopping to be careful with their purchases. Although online shopping is not prohibited, but this might not be totally safe for the consumers. Unlike at shopping malls, addressing problems in online purchase may be more difficult, the DTI said. Products bought at shopping malls are still easier to replace when found defective unlike in online shopping, that is why it is...
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07Apr2013OZAMIZ CITY, Misamis Occidental, April 7 (PIA) -- Air passengers can now get a fair deal from the carriers during o delay of flight schedules and flight cancellations, as spelled out in the “Air Passengers’ Bill of Rights.” For example, if already at the airport at the time of the announcement of the flight cancellation, a passenger have the right to demand from the carrier, sufficient refreshments, meals or snacks consisting of at least a bottle of water and sandwich, or breakfast, lunch...
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05Apr2013OZAMIZ CITY, Misamis Occidental, April 5 (PIA) -- The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has issued the guidelines for the April 9 regular holiday pay. Pursuant to the Labor Advisory No. 06, series of 2012, signed by DOLE Secretary Rosalinda Dimapiles-Baldoz, last Dec. 10, the following guidelines in the computation for the April 9 pay will apply: If the employee did not work, he/she shall be paid 100 percent of his/her salary for that day or the daily rate plus cost of living allowan...
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01Apr2013OZAMIZ CITY, Misamis Occidental, Apr. 1 (PIA) -- The cost of living allowance (COLA) is included in the computation of the pay for daily-paid workers during the 2013 regular and special non-working holidays in the country. In her Labor Advisory No. 06, s. of 2012, which Secretary Rosalinda Dimapiles-Baldoz of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) issued last Decmber 10, last year, the following rules for pay of regular holidays March 28 and March 29 apply: If the employee did not ...
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01Apr2013OZAMIZ CITY, Misamis Occidental, Apr. 1 (PIA) -- The policy of “no work, no pay” will apply to the special non-working holiday pay for daily-paid workers last Black Saturday, March 30. This is pursuant to Secretary Rosalinda Dimapiles-Baldoz of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), who issued Labor Advisory No. 06, which she signed on Dec. 10, 2012, concerning the computation of the worker’s pay during special non-working days in 2013. The said advisory specifies that if the e...
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28Mar2013MAASIN CITY, Southern Leyte, March 28 (PIA) -- The National Statistics Office (NSO) 2010 Census of Population and Housing (CPH), showed that there are more women with higher educational attainment than men in the province. Provincial Statistics Officer (PSO) Mae Almonte said that “ 41.6 percent of the household population aged five years and over had attended or completed elementary education, 33.2 percent had reached or finished high school, 8.0 percent were college undergraduates a...
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27Mar2013SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga, March 27 -- Beware of the use of magic sugar! The Department of Health warns the public of the proliferation of the use of magic sugar by peddlers of buko juice , gulaman at sago and other juice drinks. DOH Adminsitrative Order No 103-A prohibits the use of non-nutritive sweeteners in any food or drug intended for general use. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Environmental Health Coordinator Susie San Juan said magic sugar is a sweetener that...
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27Mar2013SAN JOSE, Antique, March 27 (PIA6) -- Antique Provincial Health Office (PHO) urged the public to continue the fight against dengue since mosquitoes bite anytime, can hurt anyone and can thrive in various places. Tess Vergara, Supervising Sanitary Inspector, Provincial Health Office in an interview enjoined the public to pursue the campaign to ward off mosquitoes all year round because "aedis egypti", a dengue carrying mosquito thrives both in rainy and dry seasons. As of March 25, Vergara r...
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27Mar2013The 7th National Nutrition Survey conducted by the Food and Nutrition Research Institute of the Department of Science and Technology (FNRI-DOST) showed that more than 3 million Filipinos are estimated to have Type II diabetes. Consequently, FNRI-DOST has been developing food products that may help in controlling blood sugar level in diabetics. Speaking of control, even diabetics cannot sometimes resist mashed potato especially as a side dish to roast chicken. However, diabetics may know well...
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27Mar2013TACLOBAN CITY, Leyte, March 27 (PIA) -- The results of the last National and Local Elections conducted in May 2010 showed that women occupy only 25.4% or one-fourth of electoral positions in Eastern Visayas region. The National Statistical Coordination Board in Region 8 said that men dominated all electoral positions at 74.6%, but largely the congressional, gubernatorial and vice-gubernatorial positions at 83.3%. On the other hand, a considerable proportion vice mayors are women at 27.3%, mayo...
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26Mar2013Diabetes mellitus is a lifestyle-related disease characterized by high blood sugar levels. A high blood sugar level is caused by the inability of the body to produce sufficient amounts of insulin, the hormone which keeps blood sugar at a normal level. The two types of diabetes are the insulin dependent or Type I and the non-insulin dependent or Type II. Type I diabetes is common in children and young adults. Type I diabetes is a condition where the body cannot produce insulin, hence it has ...
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26Mar2013Zinc is one of the essential minerals because of its importance in approximately 100 enzyme activities that support the many body processes. Considered an ubiquitous and versatile trace element, zinc has varied supporting roles in the epidermal, gastrointestinal, central nervous, immune, skeletal, and reproductive systems. Zinc is needed for a healthy immune system, synthesis of DNA, wound healing, and growth and development in children, adolescents, and pregnant women. It was in 1961 when ...
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26Mar2013The Food and Nutrition Research Institute of the Department of Science and Technology (FNRI-DOST) conducted a national survey on the nutritional status of Filipino lactating women in 2011. Results of the survey revealed that 1 in 10 or 11.9 percent of lactating mothers are underweight. The prevalence of underweight among lactating women was highest in Bicol, CALABARZON, Central Luzon, ARMM, MIMAROPA and Ilocos regions, ranging from 12.9% to 16.6%. This prevalence is higher than the national ...
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23Mar2013ILOILO CITY, Mar. 23 (PIA6) -- With more and more children getting active in social networking sites, parents should be aware on what their children view online and what they do and how they react to these. Child psychology experts say that parents should try to join their children in their social networks and become their “friend” or “Follower/Following” in Facebook, Twitter and even know their emails as well. Recently, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD-6) h...
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22Mar2013ILOILO CITY, March 22 (PIA) -- With the temperature starting to heat up, the Department of Health (DOH-6) Center for Health Development is warning the public against heat stroke and summer diseases. Dr. May Ann Sta. Lucia, DOH-6 Regional Health Management Staff (HEMS) coordinator, said the public should be cautious of the common problems emerging from high temperature especially heat stroke. “Heat stroke is the most severe form of heat illness when the body overheats and cannot cool down,...
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21Mar2013CATBALOGAN CITY, Samar, March 21 (PIA) -- Six types of gynecological cancer were among the subject tackled in Calbayog City, Samar as part of the celebration this Women’s Month. St. Camillus Gynecologist Dr. Flora Rosales explained that gynecological cancer is any cancer that starts in a woman's reproductive organs. The six gynecologic cancers begin in different places within a woman's pelvis, which is the area below the stomach and in between the hip bones. Each gynecologic cancer is uni...
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20Mar2013ILOILO CITY, March 20 (PIA) --- With the onset of the summer season, the Department of Health (DOH-6) Center for Health Development is reminding the public to exercise food safety habits to avoid undue illnesses caused by food contamination. Dr. Mary Ann Sta. Lucia, DOH-6 Regional Health Emergency Management Staff (HEMS) Coordinator, said that food safety should be upheld to assure that the food will not cause harm to the consumers when it is prepared or eaten. “Food poisoning, diarrhea, a...
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20Mar2013DAVAO CITY, March 20 (PIA) -- To effectively communicate the gains of Payapa at Masaganang Pamayanan (Pamana) (Peaceful and Resilient Communities) to the public, information officers of several government agencies underwent training Tuesday in one of the local hotels here and enhance their skills in public speaking. Citing the principles of public speaking, Uyboco, columnist of Sunstar Davao, emphasized the need to focus what the speaker wants to talk about. To achieve this, Uyboco said the s...
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26Feb2013TACLOBAN CITY, Leyte, Feb 26 (PIA) -- Four out of 10 pregnant Filipino women are suffering from iron deficiency anemia (IDA), the result of the National Nutrition Survey (NNS) by the Food and Nutrition Research Institute of the Department of Science and Technology (FNRI-DOST), shows. Based on the criteria set by the World Health Organization (WHO), the prevalence of IDA among pregnant women in the Philippines is of significant public health problem, said Czarina Teresita S. Martinez of the FNR...
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25Feb2013CEBU CITY, Feb. 25 (PIA )-- Summer is around the bend and already families, friends and work colleagues are planning their outdoor adventures for summer. The Kool Adventure Camp (KAC) of Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. (RAFI) includes outdoor-related activities and events such as camping, backpacking, river trekking, kayaking, caving, and hiking. Fun and experience might be the first thing that comes to your mind when you head outdoors to swim on waters, climb up the mountains, sleep at the woo...
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23Feb2013TACLOBAN CITY, Leyte, Feb 23 (PIA) - The National Statistics Office has started the manual processing of the questionnaires of 2012 Family Income and Expenditures Survey (FIES) Second Visit. NSO Region 8 Director Raul Dones said that this activity aims to check the completeness, consistency of entries, and the reasonableness of data entered by the interviewers into FIES questionnaires. “The manual processing started February 4 and expected to end on February 28,” the NSO director said...
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22Feb2013"Carbohydrates are not created equal", says Dr. Trinidad P. Trinidad, Scientist II of the Food and Nutrition Research Institute of the Department of Science and Technology (FNRI-DOST). A study by Dr. Trinidad revealed that different carbohydrate-rich foods have different effects on blood sugar levels. Several consenting volunteers participated in the research study where they were fed carbohydrate rich-foods. Two to three hours after eating, blood samples were taken from the volunteers f...
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22Feb2013CATBALOGAN CITY, Samar, Feb 22 (PIA) -- The Regional Executive Director of Agriculture Antonio Gerundio urged the people of Samar to consume rice substitutes for a healthier glycemic index. Glycemic index (GI)is a numerical scale used to indicate how fast and how high a particular food can raise our blood glucose. He further enumerated that rice has 390 GI, while camote (sweet potato) and gabi (yam) has 50 GI, and corn 90.This is a good indicator for those who suffer from diabetes whose foods s...
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22Feb2013Homemade flavored mayonnaise can be surprisingly delightful. It is an excellent dressing for potato and macaroni salads, a savory sauce for breaded fish fillet and a sumptuous dip for nachos and chips. Mayonnaise is a stable oil-in-water mixture of egg yolk and corn oil. Fresh egg yolk is a basic ingredient in making perfect homemade mayonnaise, while the key to its success is in the mixing and maintaining the smooth blend of oil-in-water emulsion. Here is the basic recipe for homemade m...
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22Feb2013QUEZON CITY, Feb 22 (PIA) - - In line with promoting good health through proper nutrition, the National Nutrition Council advises Filipinos to follow the Nutrition Guidelines developed by the Food and Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI). The 2000 Nutritional Guidelines for Filipinos (NGF) was updated by FNRI last year and was adopted by the National Nutrition Council Governing Board through Board Resolution No. 6 Series of 2012 on its meeting last October 2012 and recently released to public....
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21Feb2013A baby born full-term has usually sufficient iron stores, according to the U. S. National Academy of Science (NAS). Mild maternal iron deficiency anemia (IDA) may not have significant effect on the iron status of the newborn but severe IDA has significant repercussions. The nine months of pregnancy is an exciting time for couples who are eagerly anticipating their bundle of joy. However, it may also be a period of stress for the expectant mother as the nutrient demand of the developing fe...
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19Feb2013BAGUIO CITY, Feb. 19 (PIA)-- The Department of Health (DOH) Cordillera warns the public to be watchful and be alert on the disease, leprosy, which averages 20 cases in the region annually in the past five years. In 2008, a total of 25 new cases were recorded while in 2009 data showed 24 new cases. In 2010, DOH listed 27 new cases, 15 in 2011 and nine in the first three quarters of last year. Dr. Amelita Pangilinan, DOH-CAR assistant regional director said that leprosy or “keto...
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16Feb2013CAMP RUPERTO KANGLEON, Palo, Leyte, Feb 16 (PIA) -- As the country observes the National Awareness Week for the Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation pursuant to Presidential Proclamation No. 731 issued on February 5, 1996, the Philippine National Police in Eastern Visayas issued tips on how to prevent child abuse. Parents must teach their children the following: • Your body belongs to you. Report anyone who take pictures or videos of you or your friends without clothes on; • ...
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14Feb2013BAGUIO City, Feb. 14 (PIA) -- “Love your heart,” advised the Department of Health – Cordillera (DOH-CAR) Assistant Regional Director Dr. Amelita Pangilinan as the nation observes Heart Month this February. Pangilinan disclosed that heart diseases remain a concern since in 2012 alone 1,932 cases of heart-related ailments were recorded in the region, which is equivalent to a rate of 116 person per 100,000 population. In loving and caring for the heart, Pangilinan advised the public to ...
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14Feb2013MAASIN CITY, Southern Leyte, Feb. 14 (PIA) -- The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) – Provincial Office shared some energy tips that might be kept in mind while celebrating the day with a loved one. Energy conservation tips leaflet from DTI said that as many couples would opt to eat out during Valentines’ Day, one way of saving energy and helping the environment when dining out is by adapting simple habits such as skipping the plastic straw and stirrer. “It’s also a good idea to ...
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08Feb2013SAN JOSE, Antique, Feb. 8 (PIA6) -- The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) here issued a warning to the public against pyramid scams and other forms or acts that would dupe and divest people of their hard earned money. In an advisory sent to media, DTI said among the common ommissions of scammers; investments that would double your return of investment, easy money and quick money with interest more than what is given by banks, urging the person to immediately join a group or risk losing you...
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18Jan2013ILOILO CITY, Jan 18 (PIA6) – Influenza can be a serious disease that can even lead to death. In an advisory on flu, Department of Health-Center for Health Development-6 said that it is intensifying its health advocacy and awareness campaign on the prevention and control of the disease. To avoid the disease, the DOH has advised the public to: 1) cover nose and mouth when sneezing or coughing; 2) always wash hands with soap and water; 3) use alcohol-based hand sanitizers; 4) practice soc...
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18Jan2013CEBU CITY, Jan 18 (PIA) -- The Cebu City Police Office has issued guidelines to devotees and revelers for the safe celebration of the Sinulog weekend on January 19 and 20. The CCPO has issued a special set of guidelines to be observed by participants, devotees and revelers of the festival and the religious celebrations for them not to become victims of crimes. This, as the City expects a crowd of over four million this Saturday for the Solemn Grand Procession and on Sunday during the Grand Si...
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17Jan2013LEGAZPI CITY, Jan. 17 (PIA) -- At the onset of cold weather Albay province is presently experiencing, the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) and Provincial Health Office (PHO) both issued Wednesday a bulletin on precautionary measures to avoid cold diseases and other injuries. Albay Governor Joey Salceda, chair of the PDRRMC, said the bulletin recommends countermeasures to avoid diseases or injuries that may result in lowering of body’s core temperature or mal...
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14Jan2013QUEZON CITY, Jan 14 (PIA) -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) has reminded the public of the following guidelines on police checkpoints. • Checkpoint must be well-lighted, properly identified and manned by uniformed personnel. • Upon approach, slowdown, dim headlights and turn on cabin lights. Never step out of the vehicle. • Lock all doors. Only visual search is allowed. • Do not submit to a physical or body search. • You are not obliged to open glove compartment, trunk or bags....
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31Dec2012BAGUIO CITY, Dec. 31 (PIA) -- The Department of Health – Cordillera (DOH-CAR) is reiterating its call to the public to stay away from firecrackers and other pyrotechnic devices in welcoming 2013. "Let us all joyously welcome the coming New Year in a safe and healthy ‘Iwas Paputok’ (no to use of firecrackers) way", reminded DOH-CAR Health Emergency and Monitoring Services (HEMS) chief Elnoria Bugnosen stressing the health department’s APIR – .Aksyon: Paputok Injury Reduction - ...
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27Dec2012MARIKINA CITY, Dec 27 (PIA) -- A few days before welcoming another year, the city government of Marikina reminded its residents to lessen the use of fireworks and firecrackers to prevent possible injuries and casualties. This is through the firework injury reduction campaign of the Department of Health (DOH) “APIR - Aksyon: Paputok Injury Reduction” which is being adopted by the City Health Office. “We can still celebrate New Year even without fireworks. It’s better if we will welcome...
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22Dec2012TAGUM CITY, Dec. 22 (PIA) -- It’s holiday season and it’s time to keep a close watch on what to eat and drink. Kidney transplant surgeon Dr. Ismael Crisostomo of the Davao Regional Hospital (DRH) on Thursday, Dec. 20 urged the public to be conscious about what they are eating and drinking especially during the holiday season to spare vital body organs, especially the kidney, from malfunctioning. Guesting in the yearend edition of the Kapihan sa Kapitoloyo of Davao del Norte, he explai...
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22Dec2012MALAYBALAY, Bukidnon, Dec 22 (PIA) -- Around 10,000 people die every year because of kidney diseases in the Philippines and it is noted as one of the leading causes of death in the country. Carmen Lubguban, REDCOP-10 Regional Coordinator said there are 147 new cases of patients with kidney problems tallied in third quarter adding up to the 152 patients in the second quarter. During the Mobile Talakayan on Renal Health and Disease Prevention conducted in Malaybalay, Bukidnon last December 19, ...
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16Dec2012BAGUIO CITY, Dec. 16 (PIA) - - With plenty of food expected this Christmas season, the City Health Services Office (HSO) reminds the public to watch their diet and for those who have prescribed medicines not to forget to take it regularly. City Epidemiology Surveillance Unit (CESU) chief, Dr. Donnabel Tubera, in a kapihan media forum, disclosed that heart ailments and hypertension remain to be among the top illnesses in the city as she reminded the public to maintain a healthy diet and for tho...
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15Dec2012BAGUIO CITY, Dec. 15 (PIA) - - It's Christmas once again with parties and reunions here and there, with decors displayed everywhere to keep the season alive. But it is also the time of opportunists to take advantage of the season. The Philippine Red Cross has some safety tips to share this season for the home and in the streets. At home, examine your Christmas decors like Christmas lights and lanterns and make sure these had passed the standards of the Department of Trade and Industry. Put...
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14Dec2012CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Dec. 14 -- The Bureau of Trade Regulation and Consumer Protection (BTRCP) of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has come out with shopping tips for the holiday season. Basic rule in buying Christmas lights is to check the Import Commodity Clearance stickers to ensure that they have passed the mandatory safety tests of DTI. Genuine ICC stickers are foil-like hologram bearing the ICC seal, serial number and year of certification. The latest are from 2010 to 2012. Pac...
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11Dec2012by Bennie A. Recebido SORSOGON CITY, Dec. 11 (PIA) – The Police Provincial Office (PPO) here spearheaded a Philippine Currency and Awareness Seminar on December 6 to ensure that the police personnel will not be deceived of counterfeit peso bills and coins. Police provincial director Senior Superintendent John CA Jambora said that in the advent of the holiday season, authorities are anticipating for fraudsters especially those faking the Philippine currency to once again proliferate. “I...
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10Dec2012LEGAZPI CITY, Dec. 10 (PIA) – The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) branch in this city has warned the public against counterfeit money especially during the holidays. Marlyn Paje, BSP Legazpi City deputy director, said fake bills may proliferate as demand for goods and services goes up, adding that cashiers and ordinary people are at risk of being victimized as even bank tellers sometimes fail to recognize these counterfeit money. Paje urged the public to “look, feel, and tilt” when ...
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10Dec2012MANILA, Dec. 10 (PIA) -- In September 2000, members of the United Nations (UN) including the Philippines agreed to the eight Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) in reducing hunger and other forms of human deprivation worldwide. Goal number one of the MDGs is to eradicate extreme hunger and poverty, wherein one of the targets is reducing in half the proportion of underweight children under five-years-old. The target is to reduce the underweight prevalence of 27.3 percent in 1990 to 13.7 perce...
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07Dec2012BAGUIO CITY, Dec. 7 (PIA) - - The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning to parents against buying plastic toys as this may be hazardous to the health of their children. FDA Officer Saturnina Pandosen shared this to the members of the Cordillera Regional Inter-Agency Committee on Environmental Health (RIACEH) during the committee’s fourth quarter meeting at the Department of Health Regional Training Center. According to Pandosen, the advisory signed by FDA Acting Director IV...
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06Dec2012There are heart attack symptoms that women should not ignore. Some of the warning signs are the following: In the month before a coronary attack, women have trouble sleeping. Women often vomit or feel like they are going to pass out during an attack. For no obvious reason, the woman’s face is pale and she is drenched in perspiration. There is pain in the upper back, shoulders, neck and jaw, instead of the heaviness in the chest. Weeks before an attack, women experience flu-like symp...
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05Dec2012SANTA CATALINA, Ilocos Sur, Dec 5 (PIA) -- The family of Santa Catalina Mayor Carlos Asuncion, an engineer, is this year’s Region 1 Model OFW Family of the Year awardee, and will vie for the national level competition this first week of December. The national award will be given on December 6 to pay tribute to the achievements of OFWs and their families in managing the impact of overseas employment in family life. This highlights the best practices of OFW families who tackled and succeeded i...
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03Dec2012If there is a time of the year when you allow yourself to relax and forget about strict diet and constant work-out trips to the gym, it’s the coming festive season. It’s when you are already winding down toward the end of the working year and gearing up for the holiday season. There are lots of parties to attend, fruit cakes to nibble and noche buena leftovers to enjoy, along with the relaxing cool breeze. Despite the festivities of the season, remember to limit the days when you are overe...
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01Dec2012TACLOBAN CITY, Leyte, Dec. 1 (PIA) -- With the Christmas air now pervading, the Department of Health (DOH) has issued tips in order to stay healthy during the Holiday Season. The first tip is to plan Christmas activities with the family to prevent tension and stress which can leave one vulnerable to illness and compromise the immune system. Take care of the family against changes in temperature. Children and adults may become susceptible to cough, colds and fever. Together with the traditiona...
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30Nov2012ILIGAN CITY, Lanao del Norte, Nov 30 (PIA) - -If there is a time of the year that you allow yourself to relax and forget about strict diet and constant work-out trips to the gym, it’s the coming festive season. It’s when you are already winding down towards the end of the working year and gearing up for the holiday season. There are lots of parties to attend, fruit cakes to nibble and Noche Buena leftovers to enjoy, all the while relaxing in the cool breeze. While thinking of stringing al...
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29Nov2012LAOAG CITY, November 29 (PIA) – The World Wide Fund (WWF) for Nature-Philippines, the world’s largest conservation organization, has completed a study on climate change impacts on the cities of Cagayan de Oro, Dagupan, Zamboanga and Laoag. Maia C. Melencio, Marketing Services Manager of WWF-Philippines, said the results of the study will be presented during a briefing at the Java Hotel on December 7 with members of the media, local government officials and other stakeholders. The study is...
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23Nov2012CABARROGUIS, Quirino, Nov. 23 (PIA)—National Food Authority Assistant Manager Patricio Avila Sr. has allayed fears among consumers about the issue of expired i-Mix or the iron rice premix which the NFA is mixing to white milled rice to replace nutrients lost during the milling process. Avila said based on the certification issued by the NFA-Development Center, the i-Mix with expiry dates of December 2009, April 2010, October 2010 and June-October 2011 are fit for use in the production of i-...
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13Nov2012BAGUIO CITY, Nov. 13 (PIA) - - The purchasing power of peso in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) dropped to P.77 compared to P.81 last September of 2011 and from its one peso value during the base year of 2006, the National Statistics Office (NSO-CAR) September price-situationer reveals. NSO-CAR Regional Director Olivia Gulla explained that as the region’s purchasing power of peso stands at P.77, it means that the value of goods and services worth P.77 in September 2006 are bought a...
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09Nov2012Coronary artery disease (CAD) is considered as one of the deadliest illnesses in the Philippines. It’s so deadly because blood flow to the heart is restricted due to hardened or narrowed arteries. Narrowing of the arteries may be due to plaque, which is made up of fat, cholesterol and other substances found in the blood. When the plaque builds up, the condition leads to atherosclerosis. The narrowed arteries constrict the flow of oxygen-rich blood to the heart and if left untreated, CAD m...
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09Nov2012Cancer is an assortment of diseases characterized by the abnormal cell growth that can spread and destroy other organs and body tissues. It is a result of complex mix of factors related to heredity, diet, physical inactivity and prolonged, continuous exposure to certain chemicals and other substances. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), cancer is the leading cause of death worldwide, accounting for 7.4 million deaths, or around 13 percent of all deaths, in 2004. In the Philippi...
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08Nov2012In the Philippines, there are plenty of fruits you can choose from that can provide you with health and nutritional benefits. Anonas, strawberry, ripe papaya, cashew, datiles, atis, guwayabano, ripe mango, melon, guavas siniguelas, and naranghita are examples of fruits. Fruits are regulatory foods that contain vitamins and minerals that protect the eyesight, keep skin smooth and clean, and prevent the occurrence of some bleeding gums and easily bruised skin. They increase body resistance ag...
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07Nov2012Ever wonder what rootcrops and corn can do to our body? Rootcrops and corn are good sources of carbohydrates which can be included in the diet to meet the energy and nutrient requirements of the body. Rootcrops also contain dietary fiber, vitamin C, calcium, phosphorus and iron. Examples of rootcrops locally available are sweet potatoes, purple yam, taro, cassava and potatoes. Corn, on the other hand, is also a good source of dietary fiber, B-vitamins, ascorbic acid, folate and phosphorus. P...
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07Nov2012One of the most engaging and exhausting “wars” being fought by Pinoys today is on obesity. Results of the 7th National Nutrition Survey by the Food and Nutrition Research Institute of the Department of Science and Technology (FNRI-DOST) revealed that there has been a significant increase in the prevalence of overweight and obese among adults. Pinoys are trying all kinds of methods of weight loss, from pills to diet drinks, exercise and good eating, to dangerous medical procedures. Whi...
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07Nov2012Water is the most abundant component in the body since it makes up 70-75 percent of our total body weight. It aids in digestion, absorption, transport and utilization of electrolytes and other nutrients. It also helps maintain body temperature and excretes waste products from the lungs, skin and kidneys. Furthermore, it is considered as the most essential of all nutrients. Our body needs to be sufficiently supplied with water to replace the loss of water in urine, sweat, perspiration, feces, ...
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07Nov2012MANILA, Nov 7 (PIA) -- The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation has clarified that PhilHealth cards issued to its members can also be used in health care facilities that will be reclassified as infirmaries and clinics. This, after Dr. Rustico Jimenez, President of the Private Hospitals Association (PHAP) expressed fears that PhilHealth cards will be rendered useless in infirmaries as a result of the new policy contained in Administrative Order 12 of the Department of Health (DOH). In a stat...
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07Nov2012Did you know that Filipinos are eating less fruits over the years? This was revealed in the food consumption survey (FCS) conducted in 2008 by the Food and Nutrition Research Institute of the Department of Science and Technology (FNRI-DOST) which showed that fruit consumption has decreased over the past 20 years from an individual intake of 107 grams in 1987 to only 54 grams in 2008. The survey also revealed that individual fruit intake did not change from 2003 to 2008 at 54 grams. The amoun...
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05Nov2012QUEZON CITY, Nov 5 (PIA) -- Looking for giveaways which are practical and inexpensive? Be warned. A non-government group is warning the public against cheap coffee mugs decorated with popular Christmas symbols as they may contain toxic chemicals. The EcoWaste Coalition gave the warning in a press statement this weekend after analyzing 35 samples of Christmas mugs for heavy metals such as antimony, arsenic, cadmium, chromium, lead, and mercury. “As the gift-giving season comes closer, we adv...
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01Nov2012SAN JOSE, Antique, Nov. 1 (PIA) -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) San Jose has issued an advisory to all San Josenhons who would be going to the various cemeteries to observe strictly the traffic plans and guides they prepared to make their Observance of All Saint's Day on November 1 and All Soul's Day on November 2, 2012 hassle free. CInsp Norby Escobar, Chief of Police of San Jose, in an interview by PIA said that his office has drawn-up a traffic rerouting plan for all the commuters t...
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31Oct2012SAN JOSE, Antique, Oct 31 (PIA) -- As part of the Christian tradition, most Filipino families visit the graves of their loved ones to remember and pay respects to them during All Saints and Souls Day every November 1 and 2, respectively. To guide those who are going to cemeteries or those who will go on vacation because the holidays have subsequently been a long weekend, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council, in partnership with the National Red Cross, issued safety guides...
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31Oct2012OZAMIZ CITY, Misamis Occidental, Oct. 30 (PIA) – Be sure to lock your house when you leave and unplug all electrical appliances before leaving. These are among the safety reminders from the Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) during the “Undas” (All Saints’ Day/All Souls’ Day). All Saints’ Day, which falls on Thursday, Nov. 1, 2012, has been declared a special non-working day throughout the country by President Benigno S. Aquino III per Presidential Proclamation (...
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29Oct2012OZAMIZ CITY, Misamis Occidental, Oct 29 (PIA) -- Bring an umbrella, a face towel, a fan and water to avoid heat cramps or heat exhaustion. This is the advice of Secretary Sonny Coloma of the Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) to people who will be going to the cemetery in the next few days, particularly, October 31-November 1, to visit the graves and light candles for their loved ones. Likewise, should people decide to bring their cars to the cemetery, they should first ma...
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29Oct2012LAGAWE, Ifugao, Oct. 29 (PIA) -- As the province joins the nation in the observance of All Souls’ Day and All Saints’ Day this coming November 1 and 2, the Bureau of Fire and Protection (BFP) here shared some safety tips on fire prevention. Chief Inspector Angelico Buyayo said this morning in a radio interview in the program “Humangan with PIA” that when leaving the house for this coming All Souls’ Day and All Saints’ Day, one should put off the main switch of the electricity. Che...
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16Oct2012BAGUIO CITY, Oct. 16 (PIA) - - Depression is now an emerging health concern not only here in the country but worldwide. Dr. Gwendolyn Cayad, a psychiatrist at the Baguio General Hospital and Medical Center (BGHMC), said data all over the world are consistent that around 15 to 20 percent of the population suffers, or at certain point of their life, had suffered from depression. \ Depression is also more common among women. Statistics show that 25 percent of the women population suff...
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11Oct2012QUEZON CITY, OCT. 11 (PIA)--The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) has issued a warning against employment scams in the Internet after receiving numerous queries and complaints about unsolicited e-mails, websites and other job advertisements that offer employment overseas which were found to be fake. Administrator Hans Leo Cacdac said more applicants are now using the Internet to find jobs. Many have been victims of illegal recruiters and job scammers. In an advisory, the PO...
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11Oct2012BAGUIO CITY, Oct. 11 (PIA) -- The Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) remains the least populated region in the country. The National Statistics Office - Cordillera (NSO-CAR) revealed this data from the 2010 Census of Population and Housing (CPH) during the Regional Data Dissemination here Tuesday with officials and representatives from various line agencies in the region. Based on the 2010 CPH, the latest NSO census that involves Philippine population and housing demographics, out of...
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05Oct2012An expert on renal diseases said ignoring the urge to urinate, especially among children, is one of the common causes of kidney failure. Dr. Wilfredo Magcalas, coordinator of the Renal Disease Control Program, advised parents to remind their children to urinate frequently to prevent them acquiring kidney diseases later on in their adult lives. Magcalas was the speaker during the regular Kapihan with the Ilocos Norte media that the Philippine Information Agency hosted recently. He said a Natio...
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15Sep2012MAASIN CITY, Southern Leyte, Sept 15 (PIA) -- An apple a day may no longer be enough to keep the doctor away. In an age where lifestyle diseases such as cardio-pulmonary infections, hypertension, diabetes and renal ailments have made it to the list of top five leading causes of death in addition to cancer, an active lifestyle can do wonders. This was the advice shared by Dr. Joselito Trumata, Provincial Health Officer (PHO) at the Salvacion Oppus Yniguez Memorial Provincial Hospital (SOYMPH) d...
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13Sep2012DAGUPAN CITY, Sept 13 (PIA) -- The seven deaths caused by leptospirosis in this city last month could have been prevented had the victims sought medical help during the early stage of the disease. “The victims sought hospitalization only when they were already unable to urinate, unable to stand and when they were already having difficulty breathing,” said City Health Officer Leonard Carbonell, noting that the victims died within 34 hours after admission. Early signs of leptospirosis includ...
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23Aug2012Is it your savings that should determine your expenses or is it the other way around? This is just one of the questions posed during the "Discover and Learn the Secrets of Becoming Rich" lecture at the Dagupan City People’s Astrodome on Monday. The lecture on the techniques of making money and the proper way of handling it was delivered by Ferdinand Tan, and initiated by the Dagupan City government for its employees, barangay volunteer workers, business people and private individuals. Popu...
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22Aug2012BAGUIO CITY, Aug 22 (PIA) -- Lung cancer remains the most common cause of cancer-related deaths nationwide and worldwide, and women smokers are more susceptible than men. Dr. Israel Yasay of the Baguio General Hospital and Medical Center (BGHMC) said this in a recent Department of Health (DOH-CAR)-led kapihan forum in line with advocacy for health events this August, which includes Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Yasay said smoking per se will not cause lung cancer as the disease is multi-factor...
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17Aug2012BAGUIO CITY, Aug. 17 (PIA) - - Health experts advise people with asthma to learn how to properly manage their disease and avoid what triggers this, such as irritants and allergens for them to prevent frequent and expensive visits to hospitals for medication. Dr. Ray Suanding of Baguio General Hospital and Medical Center (BGHMC), in a Department of Health (DOH)- led kapihan forum here last week, disclosed that asthma remains to be in the top 10 causes of patients' visit at the emergency room (E...
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10Aug2012QUEZON CITY, Aug 10 (PIA) -- The Department of Health (DOH) has released a health advisory on Leptospirosis on its Facebook page, following the floods in Metro Manila and nearby provinces. DOH said leptospirosis, which is caused by the Leptospira bacteria, can be transmitted when wounds come in contact with flood waters, vegetation or moist soil contaminated with the urine of infected animals, especially rats. The signs and symptoms include fever, calf-muscle pain and reddish eyes for some ca...
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26Jul2012KORONADAL CITY, July 26 (PIA) -- The National Statistics Office (NSO 12) conducted the Regional Data Dissemination Forum on Tuesday, July 24 in Koronadal City where the 2011 Family Health Survey (FHS) results were presented to audiences composed of health workers, media practitioners, academicians, NSO employees as well as other government employees. The said forum focused on the status of the health services that are being offered, the implications of family planning, mortality and pregnanc...
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26Jul2012CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Misamis Oriental, July 26 (PIA) -- Misamis Occidental is still included among areas that are positive of the paralytic shellfish poison. The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) released its latest laboratory result last July 17, and have declared the following areas positive of red tide toxins: Dumanguillas Bay in Zamboanga del Sur; Murcielagos Bay in Zamboanga del Norte; Matarinao Bay in Eastern Samar; Balite Bay; Mati Davao Oriental; and coastal waters of Mi...
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24Jul2012A Department of Environment and Natural Resources official said charcoal briquetting (CB) can help save trees and protect the environment. A charcoal briquette is a solid fuel derived from carbonized leaves, twigs, stem and other farm and urban waste and compacted into briquettes.” “It reduces pressure in cutting and using wood from the natural forest for charcoal production," said Gregorio Santos Jr. of the DENR-Ecosystem Research and Development Bureau (DENR-ERBD) A ton of charcoal bri...
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20Jul2012LEGAZPI CITY, July 20 (PIA) -- The National Statistics Office (NSO) reported that population of Albay province has reached 1,233,432. Based on the result of the Census of Population and Housing, conducted from May to June 2012, there has been an increase of about 143,000 individuals over the last 10 years. NSO 5 Regional Dir. Cynthia L. Perdiz said among the province's three cities, Legazpi posted the largest population at 182,201 persons. The city is followed by Tabaco with 125,083 and Liga...
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13Jul2012DUMAGUETE CITY, July 13 (PIA) -- Vegetables abound in the country, and yet Filipinos are eating less and less of the green, leafy foods. Studies show that in the latter part of 1978, Filipinos consumed 145 gm of vegetables per person every day. In 2008, it was discovered that the Filipinos’ daily vegetable consumption decreased to only 110 mgm per person. The figures are lower for Central Visayas. According to Negros Oriental Provincial Nutrition Council Action officer Dr. Edgardo Barredo, ...
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11Jul2012DAGUPAN CITY, July 11 (PIA) -- Filipinos should increase their daily intake of vegetables because the required average consumption has not reached the required level for more than three decades now, a nutritionist in this city advised. Leah L. Aquino, head of the city nutrition office, said most Filipinos are not taking enough vegetables. An average Filipino should eat at least 400 grams of vegetables per day, she said during the "Pantongtongan Tayo" radio program of the Philippine Informatio...
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11Jul2012LEGAZPI CITY, July 11 (PIA) -- Adequate consumption of fruit and vegetables reduces the risk for cardiovascular diseases, stomach cancer and colorectal cancer. This claim supported with convincing evidence according to the World Health Organization, is among the objectives for this year’s celebration of the Nutrition month. The celebration was launched in this city at the Bigaa Elementary School by the National Nutrition Council in the Bicol region. With the theme “Pagkain ng gulay ugalii...
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09Jul2012Don’t know how to convince your children to eat vegetables? Here are some tips prepared by the National Nutrition Council (NNC) to persuade those little ones. When a baby reaches six months of age, green, leafy and yellow vegetables may already be given. Vegetables that are mashed, strained, chopped, or cut into tiny pieces can be added to the baby’s complementary food. This will not only improve the nutritive value of the baby’s food but it will also develop the baby’s tastes. To pro...
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06Jul2012CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga, July 6 (PIA) -- According to the National Nutrition Council (NNC), “vegetables are packed with nutrients and when we include these as part of a healthy diet, can help prevent major non-communicable diseases.” NNC outgoing Regional Nutrition Coordinator (RNC) Maria Vicenta Magpantay said, “these nutrients include: Dietary Fiber which can be found in peanuts, abitsuwelas, green peas, mungbean, garbanzos, eggplant, malunggay, turnips, broccoli, and patani, ca...
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06Jul2012TACLOBAN CITY, Leyte, July 6 (PIA) -- The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) Region 8 reiterated its call to the public not to panic and stay calm during earthquakes. Director Rey Gozon who is also the chairman of the Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council of Eastern Visayas, made the call right after a 4.9 magnitude earthquake jolted Naval and the entire province of Biliran at 7:09 p.m. Wednesday. Initial reports coming from Naval said that patients of the Biliran District Hospit...
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05Jul2012MAASIN CITY, Southern Leyte, July 5 (PIA) -- The Southern Leyte Electric Cooperative (SOLECO) shared with its electric consumers conservation tips to avoid wasteful consumption of energy in their households. SOLECO officer-in-charge Arce Salazar III with SOLECO Warehouseman Andrew Sanchez were guests at the Action Center Kapihan sa Philippine Information Agency over Maasin Cable TV and simulcast with DySL Radyo Ng Bayan-Sogod this morning. Salazar advised consumers to consider energy-eff...
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02Jul2012CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga, July 2 (PIA) -- A doctor from Central Luzon has advised the public to maintain a healthy lifestyle as a way of avoiding dialysis. “To avoid dialysis, one must maintain a healthy lifestyle, regularly do check-ups, proper diet and exercise,” said Central Luzon Organ Sharing Effort (CLOSE) Head Dr. Joy Mallari who is also the visiting consultant of JBL Hospital, V.L. Makabali and Angeles University Foundation Medical Center (AUFMC) during a press conference held...
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02Jul2012PAGADIAN CITY, July 2 (PIA) -- Cancer may be one of the most widespread diseases affecting not just the Filipino population but also that of the other nations. Prevention starts with having a disciplined diet, which every person can be in control of. The most important foods that should be included in the regular diet are garlic, grapes, green tea, tomatoes, blueberries, flaxseeds, mushrooms, cruciferous vegetables such as cabbage and cauliflower, whole grains, and dark leafy greens. These f...
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01Jul2012Why is saturated fat bad for you? Eating a lot of saturated fat can increase the cholesterol level in your blood. High levels of cholesterol can increase your risk of a heart attack; stroke and atherosclerosis. Based on the result of the 7th National Nutrition Survey conducted by the Food and Nutrition Research Institute-Department of Science and Technology (FNRI-DOST) the total cholesterol, low density lipoprotein (LDL) also known as bad cholesterol, and triglyceride levels increased with age...
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29Jun2012Are you reporting on child labor? Then, it would help you to familiarize yourself with the definition of child labor-related terminologies. This was the advice of Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) secretary Rosalinda Dimapilis-Baldoz on Wednesday with the DOLE’s Bureau of Workers with Special Concerns (BSWC) and with the government’s private sector partners at the National Child Labor Committee (NCLC). Baldoz said the DOLE, through the BWSC, is offering help to media wanting to do ...
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29Jun2012OROQUIETA CITY, Misamis Occidental, June 29 (PIA) -- The Integrated Pest Management of the Department of Agriculture (IPM-DA) said it has discovered new pests here that could bring harm to farmlands in the province. One of these pests is called the Rice Green Bulk, which is more dangerous than the Black Bug, according to Dr. Jesus Binamira, National IPM Program Officer. Binamira said they have no idea, yet, where the pests come from or what produces them, but that it has already infected so...
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28Jun2012The heart and blood vessels make up your circulatory system. Your heart is a muscle that pumps blood through the body. The heart pumps blood carrying oxygen to large blood vessels called arteries and small blood vessels called capillaries. Other blood vessels called veins carry blood back to the heart. When cholesterol is too high, the insides of large blood vessels become narrowed or clogged. This problem is called atherosclerosis. Narrowed and clogged vessels make it harder for enough blood...
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16Jun2012The country celebrates National Kidney Month this June. With the theme, “Ikaw at Ako, Panalo sa Malusog na Bato,” the celebration stresses to every Juan Dela Cruz the importance of these bean-shaped organs and a reminder to maintain its proper function to attain an overall health and wellness. Kidneys are vital organs in the human body. They serve as natural filters of the blood and remove body wastes which are excreted through urine. When they don’t function properly, they may begin to...
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15Jun2012DAGUPAN CITY, June 15 (PIA) -- No amount of cure is worth the prevention of kidney diseases. Dr. Abraham Coquia, spokesperson for the National Kidney and Transplant Institute (NKTI) in the region and co-owner of a local dialysis center here, said people should opt to prevent kidney diseases rather than dealing with them when they develop. People whose kidneys have been compromised either have to undergo transplant or regular dialysis as the kidneys cannot heal themselves, he said during the K...
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14Jun2012CEBU CITY, June 14 (PIA) -- Here are five basic tips to avoid kidney disease, the ninth leading cause of death among Filipinos today. Dr. John Li, private nephrologist of Chong Hua Hospital, said stressed lifestyle modification is essential in preventing renal disease enumerating five tips for strict adherence. The first step cited by Li is to have a healthy diet which means consuming more vegetables and fruits and shy away from too much salty and too much sweet foods as well as junk foods and...
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14Jun2012CEBU CITY, June 14 (PIA) -– Drinking coconut water to enhance kidney function is a pure myth according to a medical expert. “It is just hype-up,” said private nephrologist Dr. John Li. “Buko juice has a high calorie content which is not good for those with hypertension and high blood lipid levels particularly triglyceride,” he added. Renal transplant surgeon Dr. Alvin Roxas likewise agreed that it is all hype-up. “Coconut juice is actually a diuretic and is not good for some with...
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09Jun2012MANILA, June 9 (PIA) -- Nutritionists and pediatricians are calling parents to come up with appropriate food preparation and spare their children from frozen and ready mixes that lack the daily nutrition the body needs. Dr. Monet Acosta, a clinical nutrition specialist, said parents should prepare more natural foods rather than processed items. Since most children are picky eaters, they would prefer processed meats like hotdogs, ham, and other junk foods. She said protein can be sourced from m...
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08Jun2012VIRAC, Catanduanes, June 8 (PIA) -- The provincial inflation rate in Catanduanes registered a decrease of 2.3 percentage points from 4.7 percent in April 2011 to 2.4 percent in April 2012. By commodity group, inflationary effects were noted in Education (10.31%); Maintenance of the House (7.36%); Rest. & Misc. Goods & Svs. (5.01%); Health (3.21%); Alcoholic Beverages & Tobacco (1.86%); Recreation & Culture (1.56%); Food & Non-Alcoholic Beverages (1.44%); Clothing & Footwear (1.38%); Housing Wa...
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05Jun2012CATBALOGAN CITY, Samar, June 5 (PIA) -- A total of 15, 807 documents in security paper were issued in the first quarter of 2012. This was 46.62 percent more than the 10, 781 documents reported in the fourth quarter of 2011. Awareness helped a lot in realizing that a piece of paper is priceless especially when it comes from the National Statistics Office (NSO), certified. Of the total number of documents, 12, 111 (76.6 percent) were certificates of live birth (COLB) followed by the certificates ...
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05Jun2012DAGUPAN CITY, June 5 -- The National Nutrition Council (NNC) has advised every household to use iodized salt in their diets. NNC Nutrition Program Coordinator Victoria N. Mañez reported that children one to five years old in Region 1 ranks fifth in the use of iodized salt in their meals. This rank, which is relatively high compared to other regions, constitute 80 percent of the target, she said during the second regular meeting of the Regional Organization of Nutrition Development Advocates (...
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22May2012DAVAO CITY, May 22 (PIA) -- The Department of Trade and Industry in Davao Region (DTI-Davao Region) has called on traders to follow the suggested retail prices (SRPs) set for school supplies to avoid possible sanctions. As of May 5 this year, the SRPs depending on the brand name for composition notebooks (80 leaves) are between P10 to P15.75; writing notebooks (80 leaves) - P10.75 to P15.75; spiral notebooks (80 leaves) - P10 to P15.75; Grades 1 to 4 pad papers (80 leaves) - P9 to P28.75; and ...
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21May2012QUEZON CITY, May 21 (PIA) -- A cosmetic surgeon specializing in alternative medicine on Monday urged employees of the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) to eat plenty of fruit and vegetables to avoid cancer. Dr. Rommel Gloria, who was guest during Monday's flag raising rites PIA, said that eating the right food keeps people away from illnesses and diseases. “Stay away from processed foods. You may use raw vegetables in making a combination veggie-fruit juice by using a blender so you can ha...
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15May2012BAGUIO CITY, May 15 (PIA) -- Department of Health - Center for Health and Development Cordillera (DOH-CHD-CAR) reminds the public to always check their vehicles first to ensure road safety while traveling, especially with many people still going on trips or outings two weeks before classes start this June. Engr. Gaudencio Tiwing of DOH-CAR, in a kapihan forum last week, emphasized that ensuring road safety begins with checking their vehicles of the basics, embodied in the acronym BLOWBAGS...
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12May2012TACLOBAN CITY Leyte, May 12 (PIA) -- The Philippine Information Agency (PIA) called on the public anew not to fall victim to text scams, particularly that of text messages saying that the recipient has won something. The warning was issued as a result of the report that subscribers from Maasin City have been receiving text messages claiming that the recipient won P760,000 Handog Pangkabuhayan from the Noynoy Aquino Foundation and the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas. The recipient is then asked to...
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10May2012CEBU CITY, May 10 (PIA) -- A major concern during summer months is the occurrence of electrocution incidents due to kite-flying since most children are on vacation at this time. As part of the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) line safety program in communities, it reminds the public to observe safety when near high-voltage transmission lines. In a press statement, the NGCP advised residents living near transmission lines and substations not to risk their safety and their liv...
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07May2012TACLOBAN CITY, Leyte, May 7 (PIA) -- The results of the 2010 Census of Population and Housing have revealed that the total population of Eastern Visayas is now 4,401,322 as of May 1, 2010. This figure is 13.6 higher than the count in 2010 of 3,610,355 persons, director Raul F. Dones of the National Statistics Office Region 8 said. Dones said that the census counts up to the barangay level were made official with the signing by President Benigno S. Aquino III of Proclamation No. 362 on March 30...
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04May2012VIRAC, Catanduanes, May 4 (PIA) -- President Benigno S. Aquino III signed Proclamation No. 362 on March 30, 2012 declaring as official the 2010 Population of the Philippines by Province, City/Municipality and Barangay based on the 2010 Census of Population and Housing (2010 CPH) conducted by the National Statistics Office. The total population of the province of Catanduanes as of May 1, 2010 was 246,300 based on the 2010 CPH. The 2010 population is higher by 30,944 compared to the 2000 populati...
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04May2012TABUK CITY, Kalinga, May 4(PIA) -- The Health Emergency Management System (HEMS) of the Kalinga Provincial Health Office (PHO) warned the public against diarrhea and food poisoning during the summer. According to Kalinga HEMS Coordinator Jose Pardito Jr., records have shown that diarrhea tend to go up during the period making it as a ‘common summer disease.’ This he said could be attributed to the behavior and activities of people associated with hot weather conditions such as festivi...
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03May2012BAGUIO CITY, May 3 (PIA) -- The National Statistics Office-Cordillera (NSO-CAR) is now preparing for the conduct of a regional data dissemination of the 2010 Census of Population and Housing (CPH), which is now official after the signing of President Benigno Aquino III of Proclamation No. 362 last March 30, 2012. NSO-CAR Statistician III Camille Beltran disclosed this in an interview over PIA Hour Radio program last May 2. Based on the official result of the 2010 CPH, the total population ...
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28Apr2012KALIBO, Aklan, April 28 (PIA) -- People should stay away from the extreme heat of the sun and drink plenty of water to avoid getting sick this summer, according to the Department of Health (DOH). They should also avoid eating excessively especially as summer is also the time for fiestas, because the extreme heat can also cause indigestion, according to Dr. Elepoldo Magpusao, DOH-Aklan Provincial Health Team Leader. Magpusao said among common diseases caused by the hot weather are coughs and ...
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20Apr2012DAGUPAN CITY, April 20 (PIA) -- Hypertension may be a disease of the middle age or the old age, but factors leading to it start early in life, a doctor warned. Dr. Arthur Pitargue, president of the Philippine College of Physicians said atherosclerosis, or the thickening of the walls of the arteries due to the accumulation of fats, starts as early as six. "This leads to hypertension or high blood pressure later on," he said during the Monthly HealthPro Kapihan at Pangasinan’s Media in Action ...
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19Apr2012QUEZON CITY, April 19 (PIA) -- As temperature continues to rise, the Department of Health (DOH) advises the public, especially the elders, to drink plenty of water this summer season. DOH Assistant Secretary Eric Tayag advised the public to take at least 13 glasses of water daily to avoid dehydration and heat stroke. Tayag, chief of DOH’s Epidemiology Center explained that the regular eight glasses of water daily intake is not enough during the warm season, adding that too much exercise is...
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19Apr2012DAGUPAN CITY, April 19 (PIA) -- A doctor in the province has advised the public to take caution when using herbal products as alternative medicines. Dr. Arthur Pitargue, president of the Philippine College of Physicians, said herbal medicines might do more harm than good, though he did not discount the cases wherein patients were actually cured by taking them. Herbal medicines might contain components that can actually cure diseases, but they also contain other components that can adversely af...
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19Apr2012DUMAGUETE CITY, April 19 (PIA) -- The Dumaguete City Health Office has warned the public to take extra protection against heat stroke and dehydration due to extreme exposure to the heat of the sun this summer. According to City Health Officer, Dr. Maria Sarah Talla, people are suffering from high temperature especially during summer season that may lead to heat stroke and other heat-related illnesses. Heat stroke occurs when the body overheats due to the hot and humid weather and too much dire...
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19Apr2012QUEZON CITY, APRIL 19 (PIA) -- The Department of Health reminded the public to practice a healthy lifestyle to prevent the risk of having colorectal cancer. In a news release, Health Secretary Enrique Ona revealed that colorectal cancer affected approximately 5,787 Filipinos in 2010 alone. He added that the disease is more common in developing countries and in people aged 50 years and above. Ona said risk factors to the disease are both controllable and uncontrollable. Uncontrollable risk fact...
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17Apr2012CEBU CITY, April 17 (PIA) -- With the onset of the summer season, the Department of Health (DOH-7) warns the public on frequent summer diseases due to high temperature and sudden change of weather. Certain diseases the public should be wary of are colds, cough, heat stroke and skin cancer, bared Monico Carlo Giangco, assistant nurse for Vector-Borne Diseases Program of the DOH-7. “Colds are one of the most common illnesses during summer and can affect the very young and the very old. This ca...
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16Apr2012Food is an integral part of survival. We must eat to live. Here are some reminders to keep the family healthy, productive, and fulfilled: • Choose a variety of foods everyday. No single food can supply all the nutrients the body needs. Be sure to include food items which are rich in carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals plus a lot of fluids. Confining food choices to a few kinds of foods usually result in an imbalanced diet. • Serve the right amounts of food to your family....
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16Apr2012The body is 70-75 percent made up of water. It aids in digestion, absorption, transport, and utilization of electrolytes and other nutrients. It also helps maintain body temperature and excretes waste products from the lungs, skin, and kidneys. Furthermore, it is considered as the most essential of all nutrients. Our body needs to be sufficiently supplied with water to replace the loss of water in urine, sweat, perspiration, feces, as well as through other body processes that cannot be seen...
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12Apr2012BAGUIO CITY, April 12 (PIA) - - Department of Health-Cordillera (DOH-CAR)advises the public to boost their immune system and practice healthy lifestyle to avoid being easily afflicted with the common illnesses that come with the wet summer. Currently, the region is experiencing changing weather patterns as even it is already summer season, it rains every now and then especially in the afternoon. Dr. Amelita Pangilinan of DOH-CAR disclosed that with the changing weather, they have mon...
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11Apr2012QUEZON CITY, April 11 (PIA) -- Reiterating strict compliance on the proper conduct of checkpoints, the Philippine National Police has issued guidelines for the public. “As the promotion of right-based policing becomes a focal point in the agenda of the PNP leadership, the conduct of police or law enforcement must be in compliance with human rights standard,” said PNP Chief Nicanor A. Bartolome. According to the PNP, the public advisory will help guide motorists on how to deal with autho...
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10Apr2012MANILA, April 10 (PIA) -- We are a nation of snackers – taking snacks when skipping breakfast or lunch, while watching television or surfing through the net, in response to stress or boredom, or while chatting with friends. Snacking for some is important in meeting calorie and nutrient needs while others may need to modify snacking habits to less fat, sugar, and calorie intake. What is important to consider is that snacking should be part of a healthy diet. As our lifestyles become more hect...
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06Apr2012MANILA, APRIL 6 (PIA) -- The Department of Labor & Employment (DOLE) reminds Filipino jobseekers both here and abroad to be cautious when dealing with recruitment agencies so as not to fall in the lairs of illegal recruiters. In a news release, Labor & Employment Secretary Rosalinda Baldoz calls on jobseekers, especially to those who would want to pursue a career abroad, to be vigilant and alert in their dealings with recruitment firms. “It would also help if they familiarize themselves with...
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04Apr2012DAVAO CITY, April 4 (PIA) -- After taking part in the global observance of the fifth Earth Hour on March 31, Davao Light and Power Company encourages its customers to go beyond the Earth Hour in pursuing energy conservation practices. With the summer heat setting in, people look to their cooling systems for relief. As their body temperature cools down, their electric bills could heat up in the process. Davao Light gathers these energy conservation tips that could help you bring down your bill...
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02Apr2012As people from the city starts to flock to provinces for the Holy Week and start of the summer school break, government is reminding everyone to be safe. The Philippine National Police, Department of Public Works and Highways, Department of Transportation and Communication and the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council, and local government entities, are on red alert to ensure the safety of the public, especially those who will travel. Even private entities such as the Nort...
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27Mar2012SAN JOSE,Antique March 27 (PIA) -- The Bureau of Fire Protection in San Jose has listed human carelessness as the main reason for fire incidences. In the advocacy conducted by the Philippine Information Agency in support to the observance of Fire Prevention month, Fire Officer I John Randolph Baria, Information Officer of San Jose Fire Station said that in January 1 - December 31, 2011 all fire incidents listed in the area were cause by human carelessness. These include poor housekeeping, imp...
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26Mar2012The growing stash of plastic bags under the kitchen sink. Stacks of styrofoam containers from food take-outs piling up on the pantry. The sacks bulging with plastic bottles hooked outside the back door. These are familiar scenes in households across the country. In recent years, the global campaign against climate change is targeting households across the world with the message that the solutions to our environmental problems lie closer to home. Earth Hour is an example of a widely successful ...
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25Mar2012Altough the Philippines' observance of Fire Prevention Month this March would soon come to a close, fire safety will always be an important home and workplace topic throughout the year. While death and injury are the greatest risks and the ones with which most people are familiar, it is important to note that fires also destroy jobs and other livelihoods. The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) says that a small fire can grow into a deadly one within one or two minutes. To help prevent a tragedy,...
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24Mar2012CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga, March 24 (PIA) --Motorists this Holy Week can avail of free Wi-Fi connection, courtesy of the “SafeTrip Mo, Sagot Ko” project, a public assistance program of the Manila North Tollways Corporation (MNTC) and the Tollways Management Corporation (TMC). MNTC and TMC are subsidiaries of Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation (MPTC). The free internet service, powered by Smart Communications for laptop, iPad, mobile phones and other devices, is available in eight selec...
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21Mar2012PALO, Leyte, March 21 (PIA) -- This early, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in Eastern Visayas has already mapped out plans to ensure orderly and hassle-free travel for the thousands of commuters who are expected along Maharlika Highway for the traditional pilgrimage during the annual Semana Santa (Holy Week). Regional Director Rolando Asis said that he has instructed all district engineers to activate composite teams to man the stations set up in strategic locat...
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21Mar2012BAGUIO CITY, Mar. 21 (PIA) -- The Department of Health (DOH) reminds the public to be wary of dehydration which is the common cause of heat stroke. To avoid dehydration and heat stroke, DOH-Cordillera Local Health Support Division head, Dr. Amelita Pangilinan, in an interview, advised the public to avoid staying directly under sun, especially during the hotter time of the day or from 10:00 AM to 3:00PM. If they really need to go out they s...
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20Mar2012NAGA CITY, March 20 (PIA) -- As the summer season officially starts this month, several diseases brought about by the hot summer season will also come with it. Bicol Medical Center (BMC) Chief Efren Nerva, anticipating the occurrence of summer-related ailments, told media that this year’s theme, “Malusog, Masaya, tara ng magbakasyon, alamin ang dapat gawin, kalikasan ay isipin,” aims to warn the public on how to evade the occurrence of these maladies this ...
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20Mar2012QUEZON CITY, March 20 (PIA) -- An official of the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) expounded on the ratings used on films and television programs the board is implementing. MTRCB board member Atty. Eric Mallonga explained this morning in the program “Talking Points,” the difference of each level of television and movie review classifications. According to him, the General Audience (G) classification, as its title suggests, are for...
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17Mar2012CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga, March 17 (PIA) -- The Department of Health (DOH) warned that for women nearing menopause, coronary heart disease lurks to be a major killer. The DOH advised women to get to know certain heart attack symptoms, saying symptoms of an impending heart attack in women are subtle. They may feel only mild chest discomfort or back and jaw pain. They may also feel nauseated, exhausted or breathless. Others feel the left arm growing numb and some tingling ...
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14Mar2012ZAMBOANGA CITY, Mar. 14 (PIA) -- The Food and Nutrition Research Institute of the Department of Science and Technology (FNRI-DOST) encourages public to include root crops and corn in their diet as root crops and corn are good sources of carbohydrates. Root crops contain dietary fiber, Vitamin C, calcium, phosphorus and iron while corn is a good source of dietary fiber, B-Vitamins, ascorbic acid, folate and phosphorus. A study by the Food and Nutrition Research Instit...
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13Mar2012ILOILO CITY, March 12 (PIA6) -- The Bureau of Fire Protection 6 has emphasized again the importance of fire safety in homes in the region as the country observes Fire Prevention Month this March. “The observance is an opportune time for us from the BFP to remind residents in the region about the importance to continue to take measures or steps that will help prevent fire from occurring especially in their homes” said Fire Officer Lovella Saliba of the Public Inf...
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10Mar2012BACOLOD CITY, March 10 (PIA) - - The ideal treatment for kidney diseases aside from dialysis is kidney transplant. Dr. Leo Manuel Tumaneng said during an interview that this is their target so there is no need for dialysis since with transplantation it is noted that patients have better outcome. “Based on studies, the life span is longer for those who had kidney transplantation than those having dialysis,” Tumaneng added. Local hospitals here like t...
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07Mar2012TACLOBAN CITY, Leyte, March 7 (PIA) -- There have been significant increases in the number of Filipino women with high waist-hip ratio since 1988. This was revealed by the Seventh National Nutrition Survey conducted in 2008 by the Food and Nutrition Research Institute of the Department of Science and Technology or FNRI-DOST. Salvador Serrano of FNRI-DOST said that from 40 in every 100 women in 1988, the figure went up to 54 in every 100 in 2003, and reached up to 65 for ...
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07Mar2012ILOILO CITY, March 7 (PIA 6) -- As the country continues to experience increasingly hotter temperatures due to the onset of the summer season, the Department of Health has warned the public against “summer-related” health problems. “If we are not careful anybody can be affected by heat-associated ailments and recreation-associated injuries during these times,” said Dr. Marie Jocelyn J. Te, DoH 6 coordinator for emerging/re-emerging diseases, in a PIA ...
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06Mar2012CATBALOGAN CITY, Samar, Mar 6 (PIA) -- Filing of one’s Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Net worth (SALN) promotes transparency, according to the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Samar’s First Engineering District.This was the message DPWH conveyed to its personnel during a re-echo seminar on filing SALN. Catherine Quilantang, an accountant at DPWH said that it is not enough to comply with the filing of SALN.“What is important is that they should know ...
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06Mar2012LAOAG CITY, Mar. 6 (PIA) -- Yes, fire safety always starts with you! You must be informed and involved in fire safety and prevention. This month of March the nation observes Fire Prevention Month during which fire prevention activities are done by the Bureau of Fire Protection, local government units, other agencies and various sectors. March was chosen as the month since it marks the beginning of the hot, dry season during which most fires occur. The observance began in 1967...
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05Mar2012ZAMBOANGA CITY, Mar 5 (PIA) -- “Tulo ka kutsarang luto ang atong mausik matag adlaw. Ug ato kining pilo-piluon sa sa 94 ka milyong Pilipino makapakaon kini nato sulod sa tulo ka tuig” (We waste three tablespoons of rice each day. If we multiply this by 94 million Filipinos, this could feed us for three years), thus said Department of Agriculture (DA) Assistant Secretary Dante S. Delima in his message during the recent First Mindanao Sustainable Organic Agriculture Congress...
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05Mar2012TACLOBAN CITY, Leyte, March 5 (PIA) -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development Regional Field Office 8, recently warned the public against text scams. DSWD-8 Program Deputy Program Manager Virginia Idano warned the public, specially the beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program in Eastern Visayas, not to be fooled by the text scams that have started to spread not only in the region but nationwide. The text scam states that the Pantawid ...
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05Mar2012QUEZON CITY, March 5 (PIA) -- The Quezon City government has urged city residents to take precautionary measures against most common diseases this dry season, including heat-related illnesses. QC health department chief Dr. Antonietta Inumerable reported to Mayor Herbert M. Bautista during a regular executive staff meeting that her office and the health centers in different barangays are ready to accommodate patients suffering from common diseases this dry seas...
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04Mar2012CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga, March 4 (PIA) -- The Department of Agriculture (DA) has released steps on how to handle dead birds or poultry suspected with avian influenza or bird flu. According to the DA in Central Luzon, upon receiving report from the farmer, the livestock inspector (LI) or municipal agriculturist officer (MAO) must verify and report immediately to the Provincial Veterinary Office (ProVet). After this, the Provincial Action Team will go to the site where the...
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04Mar2012DIPOLOG CITY, March 4 (PIA) -- Some 180 dogs have been vaccinated against rabies at the opening of the rabies awareness month last Thursday. A report from the City Information Office (CIO) here said the city government through the Office of the City Veterinarian headed by Dr. Russel Ganub conducted a free anti-rabies vaccination at the Plaza Magsaysay on March 1 to for the observance of rabies awareness month. Ganub disclosed that the anti-rabies vaccination would be conducted ...
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03Mar2012DAGUPAN CITY, Mar. 3 (PIA) -- The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) warned the public of the presence of individuals posing as personnel of DTI who are collecting or soliciting money in the form of advertisements from business establishment owners. DTI Provincial Director Peter Mangabat issued the warning in the wake of reports that reached his office of the existence of the impostors preying on local businesses in Mangaldan town and other municipalities. Mangabat s...
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02Mar2012LEGAZPI CITY, MArch 2 (PIA) -- There is more registered male deaths compared to females as revealed in the latest data released by the National Statistics Office (NSO) here. Out of the total 8, 272 deaths registered in Albay during 2011, 4, 739 or 57 percent are males and 3, 533 or 43 percent are females. This city exhibited the highest registered death of 1, 732 comprising of 997 males and 735 females, followed by Daraga and Tabaco City with 1, 504 and 872 deaths ...
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02Mar2012CEBU CITY, Marso 2 (PIA) -- Cell phones with SMART as service provider will soon receive disaster alerts and weather bulletin including important advisories and information after SMART and the Philippine Information Agency (PIA-7) in Central Visayas launched the Smart Infoboard program at the PIA-7 conference room, Machay building at Gorordo Ave., in Cebu City yesterday (March 1). Some 30 information officers from Cebu, Bohol and NegOr that are members of the Regional Assoc...
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02Mar2012CEBU CITY, March 2 (PIA) --- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD-7) warned the public against text scams especially those which target Pantawid Pamilya beneficiaries. In a press statement, DSWD-7 said that the text scams target also Pantawid Pamilya implementers and other stakeholders, including media partners. DSWD-7 information officer Aileen Lariba noted that these scammers identify themselves with the Office of the President. &...
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01Mar2012The following are the retail price range of select agricultural commodities per kilo at the Marikina Market on February 28, 2012 as monitored by the Bureau of Agricultural Statistics in cooperation with the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA). ...
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29Feb2012Fat is a necessary nutrient for optimal health and well-being. Our bodies need fat to function properly such that without sufficient intake, many body processes would fail to function. Fat not only serves as an energy source, but is also responsible for the construction of every cell in our body and the regulation of most bodily processes The health of cells and our entire body depends on lipid molecules or cholesterol fats that form the bulk of the cells surface membrane area....
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28Feb2012CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga, Feb. 28 (PIA) -- The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has warned the public not to gather and eat shellfish from the Bataan coastal waters and Masinloc Bay in Zambales for the mean time as red tide toxin which causes paralytic shellfish poisoning remains present in these areas. Affected by the ban in Bataan are the municipalities of Mariveles, Limay, Orion, Pilar, Abucay, Samal and Orani and the city of Balanga. BFAR Central Luzon...
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28Feb2012One of the most popular home garden vegetables is the tomato. The tomato is easy to grow. When grown as a stalked plant, it requires a relatively small amount of space, yet is capable of producing a lot of fruits per plant. It is a fact that the tomato is high in nutrients. It is packed with vitamin C, potassium, fiber and vitamin A in the form of beta-carotene, which the body converts to vitamin A. The tomato is a rich source of lycopene, a carot...
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28Feb2012Dietary fiber helps prevent cardiovascular and heart diseases? It is a carbohydrate derived from plant origin that resists digestion in the small intestine of humans but is metabolized in the large intestine through fermentation by microorganisms into gases and short chain fatty acids. Dietary fiber has various health benefits. It can slow down fat and carbohydrate absorption in the small intestines. Dietary fiber can also affect insulin metabolism, thus r...
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27Feb2012Potatoes are one of the popular vegetables abundant throughout the year. According to Food and Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI) of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), a potato has approximately the same energy value as bread, but it is a far better balanced food than it. Potatoes are rich in complex carbohydrates which supply energy. One serving of boiled potato, about 100 grams (g) edible portion, has about 62 calories, 1.7 g pr...
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23Feb2012QUEZON CITY, Feb 23 (PIA) -- The following is the list of monitored price per kiloof select commodities as reported by the Bureau of Agricultural Statistics for Tuesday, Feb 21, 2012, in coordination with the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) and Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA). Commodity Specification Wholesale 1_/ (as of February 17, 2012) Retail 2_/ (as of February 21, 2012...
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22Feb2012NEGROS OCC., February 22 (PIA6)—Negros Occ. remains negative of red tide, a phenomenon that renders shell fish poisonous. According to Provincial Marine Biotoxin Testing Center chief Roel Almoneda, regular testing of the shores in Bacolod City and nearby areas showed no signs of the sea food toxin that is now hitting marine products in certain parts of the country. The province, he said, is an accredited marine testing center in the region along with Roxas City. ...
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21Feb2012ZAMBOANGA CITY, 21 Feb. (PIA 9) - - The Food and Nutrition Research Institute of the Department of Science and Technology (or FNRI- DOST) said in a press statement that of the 13 fruits it took as sample for its study , it was discovered that most were found to have contained low Glycemic Index (GI). FNRI also revealed that in the fruit sample study, the research institute found that Saba banana, papaya, red apple, guava and avocado have low GI. However, lakatan ba...
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21Feb2012ZAMBOANGA CITY, 21 Feb. (PIA 9) - - The Food and Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI) of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) in a press statement assured public that Virgin coconut oil (VCO) has no cholesterol content and recommended its consumption. “Virgin coconut oil (VCO) is made up mostly of medium-chain saturated fatty acid with zero trans-fatty acid,” FNRI press statement said. Trans-fatty acids in fats and oils , according to the F...
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21Feb2012ZAMBOANGA CITY, 21 Feb. (PIA) - - “Coconut sap, the fluid from coconut flowers that are cut systematically can be turned into sugar or syrup and that the resulting sugar has a low Glycemic Index (or GI)” informed the Food and Nutrition Research Institute of the Department of Science and Technology (FNRI-DOST) in its press statement. FNRI’s statement said that low GI from commonly consumed carbohydrates food is good for diabetics who have to monitor their blood glucos...
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20Feb2012BURGOS, Ilocos Norte, Feb. 20 (PIA) -- Her passion to find cure for a daughter afflicted with cerebral palsy brought Edita Dacuycuy to the world of dragon fruit. The cleansing power of dragon fruit eased Dacuycuy’s daughter Kate’s constipation problems, a condition common to her disease. The wonder fruit later gave birth to a thriving business that had brought fortune and honor to Dacuycuy, now popularly known as the “Dragon Lady.” Dacuycuy s...
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18Feb2012CABANATUAN CITY, Nueva Ecija, Feb. 18 (PIA) -- Got a text message congratulating you for winning a luxury vehicle in a contest that you never signed up for nor even heard of? This could be a scam. Authorities are warning people that scammers are very much around and abusing the short messaging system with same modus operandi. Cabanatuan City Police Chief Superintendent Eli G. Depra advised the public not to entertain deals that seemed to be too ...
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18Feb2012TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol February 18 (PIA) --- Putting “In Case of Emergency” (ICE) entries on your mobile phones helps emergency rescuers and paramedics identify serious victims of accidents. In a casual talk with provincial administrator Alfonso Damalerio, he said emergency rescue unit (ERU) paramedics in Bohol have actual difficulty in identifying victims of serious accidents and informing nearest of kin about the situation. The&nbs...
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18Feb2012BONTOC, Mt. Province, Feb. 18 (PIA)-- A health official advised betel nut chewers to stop the habit or they run the risk of acquiring the dreaded oral or mouth cancer. Dr. Yvonne Gatawa of the Bontoc General Hospital, in an interview with the Radyo ng Bayan here, expressed this concern as she promoted oral health as an effective preventive measure against mouth cancer. Gatawa said various health studies reveal that people who chew betel nut with lime have an increased c...
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16Feb2012BAGUIO CITY, Feb. 16 (PIA) - - Heart diseases remain to be the leading cause of mortality over the years. Such reality is not only being recorded here in the country but globally as well. According to Dr. Brigida Claro, Baguio General Hospital and Medical Center (BGHMC) Department of Medicine Head,study shows that one out of every four Filipinos are found out to be hypertensive, which is among the risk factor of having a heart attack or stroke. Claro, a cardio...
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15Feb2012by Ma. Susana O. Encarnacion ZAMBOANGA CITY, 15 Feb. ( PIA 9) - - According to the 7th National Nutrition Survey, only one-third of Filipino households have energy intakes of 100 percent or more. The survey was conducted by the Food and Nutrition Research Institute of the Department of Science and Technology (or FNRI-DOST). FNRI-DOST in a press statement said , the survey also revealed that only 56.7 percent of the Filipino households surveyed meet ...
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15Feb2012CEBU CITY, February 15 (PIA) -- Never break the habit of regularly brushing your teeth, at the very least twice a day, because such practice actually prevents the development of heart disease. This is the advice of Dr. Philip Yray of the Department of Health (DOH) 7 during a PIA Kapihan this morning in observance of the Dental Health Awareness Month every February. “If one does not brush his or her teeth regularly and tooth decay develops, this will lead to tooth...
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14Feb2012\BAGUIO CITY, Feb. 14 (PIA)-- This February which is celebrated as Heart Month, the Department of Health (DOH)- Cordillera is reminding the general public to take care of your heart to prevent heart attack which is a leading cause of death. Dr. Myrna Cabotaje, regional director of DOH said that as young as 20 years old suffer heart attack and hypertension because it is in their genes or they inherited it. ...
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14Feb2012CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga Feb. 14 (PIA) – The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) renewed its appeal to the public to refrain from gathering and eating shellfish from the Bataan coastal waters and Masinloc Bay in Zambales as red tide toxin which causes paralytic shellfish poisoning remains present in these areas. Affected by the ban in Bataan are the municipalities of Mariveles, Limay, Orion, Pilar, Abucay, Samal and Orani and the city of Balanga. BFAR C...
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13Feb2012ISABELA CITY, Basilan, Feb 13 (PIA) – The Provincial Health Office (PHO) of Basilan saw the need to increase public awareness on leprosy and urged the public to get to know the disease more closely. In an interview during the Philippine Information Agency’s (PIA) radio program Noticias-Informaccion con Musica over DXNO-FM Radyo Komunidad , PHO Leprosy Coordinator Nhadzmie J. Edris revealed that there are about 42 cases of leprosy patients in Basilan provinc...
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09Feb2012TACLOBAN CITY, Leyte, February 10 (PIA) -- Even ordinary citizens can determine the intensity of the earthquake they are experiencing with the help of the Phivolcs Earthquake Intensity Scale (PEIS), Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) Director Renato U. Solidum Jr. said in a chance interaction. Dr. Solidum was a guests during the 25th Anniversary celebration of the Philippine Information Agency and it was at lunch when he obligingly answered the questions...
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09Feb2012CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Feb. 9 -- The Inter-Agency Committee (IAC) on Executive Order No.1016 headed by the Department of Trade and Industry recently released the revised list of products that are prohibited and regulated for export. Revision of the said list was made in response to the growing clamor from exporters for an updated reference of prohibited and regulated products for export to avert confusion and delay in export trade facilitation. The IAC was created and operates by...
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09Feb2012MANILA, Feb. 9 (PIA) -- The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is advising the public to disregard information currently circulating in the internet and other media about the alleged issuance of the BSP of a 150-Piso commemorative note. In an advisory posted on its website, the BSP said it has "never issued nor is planning to issue" such type of banknote. "Therefore, any 150-Piso commemorative note or similar banknote is fictitious," the BSP said....
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08Feb2012TACLOBAN CITY, Leyte, Feb 9 (PIA) -- Even ordinary citizens can measure the intensity of an earthquake with the help of the Phivolcs Earthquake Intensity Scale (PEIS), Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) Director Renato U. Solidum Jr. said. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) is the government agency that deals with tectonic and volcanic activities in the Philippines. One of the major concerns of this agency is the monitoring of earthq...
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07Feb2012The following measures were prepared by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology in its pursuit to make the people and communities earthquake-ready. Pre-Earthquake I. Planning for Effective Disaster Prevention 1. Know the earthquake hazards in your area 2. Follow the structural design and engineering 3. Evaluate the structural soundness of the buildings and houses, strengthen or retrofit, if necessary II. Prepa...
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05Feb2012ILOILO CITY, Feb. 6 (PIA6) - -What do you do when an anonymous SMS message soliciting load or money sent through an 11-digit prepaid number pops up in your mobile phone? How would you know that the message is for real or merely a hoax or scam? Department of Trade and Industry-Iloilo Provincial Director Wilhelm Malones said in a press release sent to Philippine Information Agency that it is important to know how to detect text scam messages to avoid becoming a victim. Malones wa...
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05Feb2012Rats have destructive feeding habits, their nesting behaviors can compromise farm production and weaken agricultural structures. In addition, rats are responsible for the transmission of over 70 diseases. Also, rats pose serious threat to the health of farmer and livestock. However, rats are rarely seen by humans and as such, an infestation may prove difficult to confirm. The most obvious sign of a rat infestation is the presence of dead or living rats. If one rat is present within a ...
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31Jan2012Coconut sap, the fluid from coconut flowers that are cut systematically, can be turned into sugar. According to the Glycemic Index of Commonly Consumed Carbohydrate Foods in the Philippines, a book published in 2011 by the Food and Nutrition Research Institute of the Department of Science (or FNRI-DOST), the resulting sugar has a low glycemic index. This has made coco sugar and syrup popular alternative sweeteners among a growing number of diabetics and health b...
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31Jan2012Thirteen fruits studied by the Food and Nutrition Research Institute of the Department of Science and Technology (or FNRI- DOST) were found to have low Glycemic Index (GI). GI is a number representing the increase in the level of blood glucose when we eat food with carbohydrates. Saba banana, seedless grapes, Chinese pears, cantaloupe, watermelon, jackfruit, ripe carabao mango, papaya, red apple, guava and avocado have low GI. However, lakatan banana, pineapple and raisins have medium G...
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31Jan2012According to the Food and Nutrition Research Institute of the Department of Science and Technology, Virgin coconut oil (VCO) is made up mostly of medium-chain saturated fatty acid with zero trans-fatty acid? This was revealed by the Food and Nutrition Research Institute of the Department of Science and Technology (FNRI-DOST). Trans-fatty acids in fats and oils have been found to be a risk factor for coronary heart disease. It was made a mandatory component at the USDA Nutrition Labeling...
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31Jan2012Yacon juice and tea are beverages developed from Smallanthus sonchifolius or more popularly known as yacon. According to the Food and Nutrition Institute of the Department of Science and Technology (FNRI-DOST), Yacon is associated with gut health. It is rich in fructooligosaccharides (FOS), a prebiotic stimulating the growth of good bacteria which enhances mineral absorption. FOS is a non-digestible form of carbohydrates that lowers blood sugar levels and improves the he...
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28Jan2012DIPOLOG CITY, Jan. 28 (PIA) -- Eating cooked white corn grits is one way of avoiding the risk of diabetes, according to an official of the Department of Agriculture in region IX. DA-IX Regional Corn coordinator Felizardo M. Salomes said white corn, when processed into grits, can be a good staple suited for diabetics as it has higher amylose content that makes it harder to gelatinize and digest. It is also known to have a low Glycemic Index (GI), whic...
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27Jan2012QUEZON CITY, Jan. 27 (PIA) -- The Department of Agriculture (DA) has revealed that while a flatbed drier (FBD) is basically designed to dry palay, it can also be used to dry cassava. Proof of which are the farmers in Quirino belonging to Abrasa Multi-Purpose Cooperative (AMPC) in Diffun who have been using their FBD efficiently and conveniently, since July 2010, in drying cassava even during rainy season, thus giving them sustained income, the DA said. More importantly, the DA ...
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20Jan2012QUEZON CITY, Jan. 20 (PIA) -- The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Friday said that tobacco is not only a major ingredient in the manufacture of cigarettes, but could also be used for sustainable aquaculture practices, which could uplift both farmers’ and fishers’ income through organic methods. In a statement, the agency said this was demonstrated recently during the launching of sustainable aquaculture practices using tobacco dust in the province of La Union by the ...
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20Jan2012ISABELA CITY, Basilan, Jan 20 (PIA) – The Eduardo J. Aboitiz Cancer Center (EJACC) of the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. (RAFI) has urged the public to take thyroid cancer seriously and undergo early screening and prevention measures to fight the disease. Ronald delos Reyes, EJACC program coordinator, said that there is an increasing incidence rate of thyroid cancer in Metro Cebu. Based on EJACC’s Metro Cebu Population-based Cancer Registry, the incidence rate...
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19Jan2012BAGUIO CITY, Jan. 19 (PIA) - In line with country’s observance of National Cancer Awareness Week from January 18 to 22, the Department of Health (DOH-CAR) reiterated to the public its healthy lifestyle campaign as an effective preventive measure against cancer. DOH-CAR consultant Dr. Jennifer Balatian, an oncologist of Baguio General Hospital and Medical Center (BGHMC), in a kapihan forum Wednesday, explained that the health department’s thrust focuse...
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19Jan2012MANILA, Jan 19 (PIA) -- A bill seeking the creation of an agency which will serve as a research center that will guide policymaking on various issues surrounding ageing in the country has been filed in the Senate. Senator Edgardo Angara, author of the Senior Citizen's Act of 1991 and National Health Insurance Act (PhilHealth Law), has recently filed Senate Bill No. 2982 seeking the creation of a Philippine Institute for Ageing, that will generate science and research-based solutions on social, ...
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17Jan2012DAVAO CITY, Jan 17 ---The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) 11 warns consumers anew against text scams. Although the office rarely receives reports and inquiries on text scams, DTI 11 Regional Director Marizon S. Loreto said the information campaign relative to this must be made regularly to further empower consumers. Based on the report of the Consumer Welfare and Trade Regulation Division (CWTRD) of DTI 11, the office only got an average of four reports/inquiries on text...
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23Aug2011LEGAZPI CITY, Aug. 23 (PIA) -- The Albay Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction Council (PDRRMC) remains on heightened alert since Sunday this week in the wake of tropical depression Mina expected to bring widespread rains that may trigger flashfloods and landslides. Albay Gov. Joey Salceda, also chair of the PDRRMC, on Monday had already issued advisory putting the province under alert status and directing all three cities and 15 towns on 24-hour watch and be ready to carry out flood and l...
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26Jul2011ZAMBOANGA CITY, July 26 (PIA) –- The City Health Office (CHO) has intensified information dissemination campaign on the prevention and control of diabetes fallowing report of fatality to almost 400 cases registered in 2010 alone. Health Officials here said diabetes is recognized as one of the leading causes of death among Zamboangueños. City Health Officer Rodelin Agbulos called on public to be cautious of the disease which he said could raise risk of dying prematurely due to...
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21Jul2011KORONADAL CITY, July 21 (PIA) -- Some 290 schools in Sarangani and South Cotabato provinces this week received a total of 15,100 books from the non-government organization, Asian Foundation. Asia Foundation’s Books for Asia donated 7,500 books to the provincial government of Saranggani on Tuesday and another 7,600 books to the provincial government of South Cotabato on Wednesday. Saranggani Gov. Miguel Rene Dominguez said he is “grateful for the...
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20Jul2011KORONADAL CITY, July 20 (PIA) -- South Cotabato’s provincial government will be paying the bail bonds of four inmates of the Provincial Rehabilitation and Detention Center in the initial stage of the implementation a program that aims to assist detainees with pending cases. Acting Jail Warden Felicito Gumapac said the four inmates, whose names he withheld, are the first detainees to benefit from the assistance that Gov. Arthur Y. Pingoy Jr. promised to poor...
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19Jul2011CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Misamis Oriental, July 19 (PIA) –- Some P1.5 billion in investments is expected to be poured into the Mt. Balatukan Range Convergence Agro-Enterprise Cluster that is seen to benefit 11,293 farm and fishery households. This was announced by Undersecretary Joel S. Rudinas of the Department of Agriculture (DA), who said the project would result in the development of some 10,468 hectares of existing and expansion areas for food production, in today’s launchin...
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16Jul2011KORONADAL CITY, July 16 (PIA) -- Partylist group Youth Against Corruption and Poverty (YACAP) allocated P13.5M for education and hospitalization programs that would help South Cotabato’s indigent. YACAP Partylist Rep. Carol Jayne Lopez, who was here Wednesday for the opening ceremonies of the province’s 12th T’nalak Festival and 45th Foundation Anniversary, said their group has already released to the provincial government P3.5 million as augmentation fund for hos...
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14Jul2011TAGOLOAN, Misamis Oriental, July 14 (PIA) -– Customs procedures, including electronic procedures for e2m Phase 4 topped the agenda of today’s orientation held at the Phividec Industrial Authority (PIA) Auditorium, here. “It has been observed that several port users, particularly shippers and consignees, including their representatives, are not familiar with the proper customs procedures at the Mindanao Container Terminal (MCT), Atty Ernelito G. Aquino, Officer-in-Charge...
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04Jul2011CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga, July 4 (PIA) -- Civil Service Commission 3 is still accepting applications for the second and last Career Service Professional and Subprofessional Paper and Pencil Tests of 2011 that is scheduled on October 16. It is open to all Filipino citizens aged 18 years old and above who are of good moral character, have neither been found guilty of any offense involving moral turpitude nor have been dishonorably dismissed from any civilian position in gover...
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30Jun2011Zamboanga City, June 30 (PIA) -- A government university and a private broadcasting company recently forged a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the primary aim of assisting the Indigenous Peoples (IPs) and Muslims of this city in their late birth registration. Western Mindanao State University (WMSU) represented by its President Dr. Grace J. Rebollos and Far East Broadcasting Company (FEBC) represented by its Philippine Domestic Service Director Carlos M. Diño signed the said MOA...
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27Jun2011CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Misamis Oriental, June 27 (PIA) -- The Land Transportation Office (LTO), region 10, has reminded the Public Transport Assistance Program (PTAP) beneficiaries in the city to bring the needed documents in claiming their “Pantawid Pasada” Cards. These documents include the original and photocopy of their Land Transportation Franchise Regulatory Board (LTFRB) Confirmation Certificate or Franchise Decision/Order and Original Registration/ Certificate of Regist...
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27Jun2011KORONADAL CITY, June 27 (PIA) -- The regional office of the Department of Education today announced that P5-M fund has been released as assistance to public schools teachers affected by the recent flood in Cotabato City. Dr. Isabelita Borres, DepEd 12 regional director said, the fund, intended for the calamity loan of teachers with permanent appointments, was downloaded to Cotabato City Schools Division on Friday. “Each teacher could avail o...
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26Jun2011CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Misamis Oriental, June 26 (PIA) – The country’s ‘sailing ambassadors’ were feted yesterday as Pres. Benigno S. Aquino III issued Presidential Proclamation No. 183 which designates June 25 of every year as the “Day of the Filipino Seafarers.” By such proclamation, the President has acknowledged the role of our seafarers in the economic development of the country and conferred to them the tile as the country’s “sailing amb...
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26May2011Zamboanga City (Dec. 13) -- Healthy diet like eating five portions of fruit and veggies a day plus regular exercise is not healthy at all if you continue to smoke. Non smoker, better not start smoking, because smoking is a hard habit to break. The best way to quit is not to start smoking at all. Smoking affects how long you live. Research has shown that smoking reduces life expectancy by seven to eight years. On average, each cigarette shortens a smoker's life by around 11 minutes. In t...
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02May2011BUTUAN CITY, May 2 (PIA) -- Congressman Jose S. Aquino II of the first congressional district covering Butuan City and the municipality of Las Nieves in Agusan del Norte recently said the use of Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras may help in deterring crimes in a progressive city like Butuan. PSupt. Francisco Dungo, Butuan City Plice Office (BCPO) Deputy City Director for Operations said CCTV cameras have helped the Philippine National Police (PNP) in other big cities in Me...
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20Apr2011ZAMBOANGA CITY, Apr. 20 (PIA) –- Philippine coastal areas are the next target for geohazard mapping after the completion of the geohazard mapping conducted on landslide and flood –prone areas. Roservirico Tan, Chief, Information Division of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) 9 said the Mines and Geosciences Bureau’s (MGB) Marine Geology Division who is conducting the geohazard assessment will lay particular attention on the effects of the rising ...
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17Apr2011DAVAO CITY, April 17 (PIA) – In keeping a tight watch on illegal logging activities, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has maintained its checkpoints in strategic locations across the region. In coordination with the police, military and local government units, DENR has retained the 11 checkpoints out of the 23 previously established to strengthen its monitoring on illegal logging activities. DENR checkpoints were put up in Cateel, Tarragona, Banaybanay an...
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06Apr2011CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, April 6 (PIA) – The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) is set to announce the awardees for the “Ten Outstanding Students of the Philippines” (TOSP) in Central Luzon on April 19. According to Joan Gamboa, education supervisor of CHED-Region 3, the screening process for TOSP in the region started yesterday (April 5), and will run until April 19. Among the 28 initial nominees from different colleges and universities in Central Luzon, 16 are quali...
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06Apr2011KORONADAL CITY, April 6 (PIA) – At least 5,000 athletes, coaches, chaperons, and officials are expected to arrive here today for the late afternoon opening of the five-day Cotabato Regional Athletic Association (CRAA) Meet. The sporting event, with the theme “ Sustain Synergy, Foster Focus, Enhance Equity,” will be participated in by nine schools division including the provinces of South Cotabato, North Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Sarangani and the ...
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04Apr2011ZAMBOANGA CITY, April 4 (PIA) –- To help out tax payers in filing their Income Tax Returns (ITR) with ease, the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has opened “Tax Tulungan Center” (TTC) in local malls here. Revenue District Officer Merlyn DV Vicente confirmed the bureau has set up two separate TTC at Mindpro City Mall in downtown area and Yubengco Star Mall in Barangay Putik. The TCC was also set up to help tax payers beat the deadline for filing ITRs set on April 15 and...
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01Apr2011DAVAO CITY, April 1 (PIA) -It will be all systems go for the planned month-long measles-rubella door-to-door immunization this coming April 4 to May 4. According to Department of Health (DOH) – XI regional director Teogenes Baluma, an estimated 800-thousand kids will be immunized in this comprehensive program which covers the region’s urban areas to far-flung barrios in the provinces. Measles Rubella Supplemental (MRS) immunization campaign will cover children ages 9 months to...
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31Mar2011CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Misamis Oriental, Mar. 31 (PIA) – “Galing ng Pinoy! Good News Pilipinas! Gobyerno ni Pinoy!” These, acronyms originally meant for Gross National Product (GNP) or the total goods and services of the country should also be the framework within which government communicators can do its mandate. This was the message of Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Herminio B. Coloma to the participants of the 2011 Management Conference of the...
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30Mar2011CEBU CITY, Mar 30 (PIA) -- As the country sympathized with the families of the three Filipinos who were executed before 12 noon today in China due to drug trafficking, the public is again reminded on the dangers of falling victims to illegal recruitment which includes the risk of becoming drug mules. Police Regional Office (PRO) - 7 chief gen. Ager Ontog said the fate of our fellow countrymen was unfortunate especially as one of the three victims was reportedly just a victim of illegal ...
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26Mar2011CITY OF SAN FERNANDO,Pampanga, March 26 (PIA) – The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) in Central Luzon affirmed the imminent deployment of PDEA agents in the air and sea ports inside the Subic Bay Freeport Zone, as part of the drug enforcement agency’s efforts on anti-drug courier. In a press conference organized by the Philippine Information Agency- Region 3, Ronald Allan Ricardo, regional director of PDEA, said plans for the deployment are now being finalized. PDEA, in pa...
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24Mar2011MANILA, Mar 24 (PIA) -- Disaster risk reduction is everybody’s business. The national and local government units and the private sector must work together to ensure that the citizens in this country are ready to prevent hazards from turning into devastating disasters. During the second hearing of the Senate Committee on Climate Change on the government’s disaster preparedness, Senator Loren Legarda, the committee chair, said that while the government puts in place various disaster r...
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15Mar2011CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Misamis Oriental, Mar. 15 (PIA) -- There is no scientific and technical basis that radioactive plume or nuclear fallout from Fukushima-Daiichi Nuclear Power Plants will hit the territory of the Philippines within the next 24 hours. This assurance came from Regional Director Carmelito A. Lupo of the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) and Chairperson of Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC), region 10. Citing National DRRMC’s Emergency Response Bu...
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15Mar2011DIGOS CITY, Davao del Sur, Mar. 15 (PIA) -- The division of Davao del Sur in two provinces and the creation of a new province to be named Davao Occidental will "very, very soon be realized," said Gov. Douglas Ra Cagas. Cagas told the Philippine Information Agency that a plebiscite where the province’s constituents would participate to decide on the matter is expected to be conducted towards end of this year. The governor divulged that the creation of Davao Occidental Province w...
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23Feb2011ZAMBOANGA CITY, Feb. 23 (PIA ) -– City Mayor Celso Lobregat believes that the enhanced K+12 Basic Education Program will pave the way for an improved quality education in the country, this he expressed during the 2nd Regional Pre –Service Teachers Summit held Feb. 21 at the Universidad de Zamboanga Summit Center. Lobregat said that the proposal of the national government to add two more years in the basic education system is a wise move. He said some people might think that K+12 is...
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21Feb2011AGUSAN DEL SUR, Feb. 21 -- A 12-year-old boy went missing when rushing flood water swept him away from where he was swimming in Barangay New Gingoog, Esperanza, Agusan del Sur on Saturday. According to report of Barangay Captain Verman Requina to Esperanza police office, the victim Wilmar Felias slipped from a rock beside Uhot River where he was standing while watching the rushing flood waters at around 5:30 pm. Esperanza police immediately sought the help of the Search and Rescue Agusan del S...
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31Jan2011ZAMBOANGA CITY, Jan 31 (PIA 9)-- It’s Healthy Heart Month this February! The Department of Health (DOH) Center for Health and Development-Zamboanga Peninsula issued an advisory - “Healthy Heart Month Reminder” to call on individuals to take good care of their hearts. “We encourage people to have their regular check up especially on laboratory tests related to maintaining a healthy heart like Electro Cardiogram (ECG),” said Teresita De La Cruz, Regional Infor...
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31Jan2011CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Jan. 31 (PIA) -- Drug courier problem in the world is alarming as the cases increase from time to time, according to Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Director General Jose Gutierrez, Jr. In today’s press conference held in one of the local hotels here, Gutierrez said that in 1993, there were only two recorded drug cases. As of January 2011, there are now 689 recorded drug courier cases. Of the recorded cases, 431 are females or 63 percent while 258 are ma...
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28Jan2011ZAMBOANGA CITY, Jan 28 (PIA 9) – The city will now enjoy an improved power supply service as the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) started unloading its new 100 MVA power substation at Sitio Pitogo, Sinunoc, Zamboanga City. The unloading, which started last Sunday, January 23, will boost NGCP’s flexibility to transmit power system in the city. The new substation will supply around 42 megawatts of power to Zamboanga City, representing half of its total curren...
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27Jan2011ZAMBOANGA CITY, Jan. 27 (PIA 9) –- The Bureau on Immigration and Deportation (BID) has been invited to speak before the City Council on matters pertaining to the supposed growing number of aliens or foreign-looking persons in the city. BID Alien Control officer Sitti Rubain Damih Lutian is expected to explain before the body, the increasing number of foreigners such as Bombays and Koreans who were observed to be engaged in business ventures including lending transactions in the cit...
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26Jan2011BUTUAN CITY, Jan. 26 (PIA) – Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) this morning advised the public that the rainfall experienced by Butuan city since last night will continue PAGASA also released general flood advisory following scattered rainfalls here which started last night. According to the advisory released by PAG ASA this morning, as of 9:00 a.m., northeast monsoon prevailing over Luzon, easterlies affecting Mindanao. For the p...
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26Jan2011ZAMBOANGA CITY, Jan 26 (PIA 9) – the Department of Trade and Industry will conduct a Strategic Planning Workshop on Feb. 9-10 at one of the hotels here. The workshop is geared at improving and strengthening the capability of the Zamboanga Peninsula (ZamPen) Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Core Group members in assisting SMEs in the region. DTI regional director Nazrullah B. Manzur said the workshop will focus on an approach or strategy on the promotion and marketing of champion ...
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BAGUIO CITY, May 9 (PIA) -- A Commission on Elections (Comelec) is reminding voters of “Do’s and Don’ts” on election day. Lawyer Jose Nick A. Mendros, Comelec regional director, said that polling precincts will open at 7 a.m. and he is encouraging voters to go out and vote early. Voters may bring their cellular phone inside the polling precincts, but they are not allowed to take pictures of their ballots, he said. They should not make any unnecessary marks on the ballot. Bringi...
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