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DOH highlights expanded role of midwives in advancing universal health care
7+ hour, 53+ min ago (433+ words) SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union (PIA) " More than 250 midwives from across the Ilocos Region convened in San Juan, La Union, on May 14 to strengthen maternal and newborn health services, reinforcing their critical role in advancing Universal Health Care (UHC) and…...
Parolees, probationers find second chance through skills training
3+ hour, 29+ min ago (474+ words) A community-based skills training program in Pangasinan is helping parolees and probationers rebuild their lives by equipping them with livelihood skills, renewed confidence, and opportunities for reintegration into society." During a graduation ceremony held recently at Barangay Tomana West in…...
Genuine Ilocano" program opens investment pathways for overseas Ilocanos
4+ hour, 40+ min ago (423+ words) BACNOTAN, La Union (PIA) " The provincial government of Ilocos Norte will launch the Genuine Ilocano (GI) Program during its Hawaii-Los Angeles (LA) Mission to strengthen engagement with overseas Ilocanos and open new opportunities for investment, tourism, trade, and cultural exchange....
Dep Ed Ilocos confirms school readiness for new academic year
4+ hour, 43+ min ago (322+ words) SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union (PIA) " As schools nationwide prepare for the opening of classes on June 8, the Department of Education (Dep Ed) in the Ilocos Region assured the public that measures are in place to ensure schools are ready…...
Stakeholders in Ilocos unite to improve family welfare, population programs
4+ hour, 27+ min ago (184+ words) BACNOTAN, La Union (PIA) " More than 100 local population officers, regional line agencies, and development partners gathered at the Puerto de San Juan Beach Residences in San Juan, La Union, for the Regional Conference for Population and Development (RCPD) from May…...
Out in the heat: Workers, health execs sound alarm as dry season temperatures rise
4+ hour, 36+ min ago (935+ words) Vehicles and commuters brave the afternoon heat along Gorordo Avenue in Cebu City in May. (PIA7) CEBU CITY, Cebu (PIA) " Every day, from sunrise to sundown, Ronald Cede'o is out under the sun's heat. The 30-year-old, six-wheeler driver from Liloan, Cebu…...
Public school learners in Iloilo City to benefit from revived supply program
7+ hour, 10+ min ago (253+ words) ILOILO CITY (PIA) " Public school students in Iloilo City may soon receive free school supplies as the city government strengthens anew its education support programs amid rising living expenses. Mayor Raisa Tre'as said the local government decided to restore the…...
President Marcos to 2026 PMA graduates: Remain loyal to Constitution, uphold integrity and honor
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (402+ words) President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Saturday urged the graduates of the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) "Talang Dangal" Class of 2026 to remain steadfast in their loyalty to the Constitution and uphold the highest standards of integrity, honor, and discipline as they…...
DOE moves to stabilize energy supply, ease impact of global fuel price changes
3+ day, 7+ hour ago (297+ words) Philippine Information Agency SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union (PIA) " The Department of Energy (DOE) is strengthening national energy security measures and accelerating the shift toward renewable energy as global oil price volatility continues to affect fuel and electricity costs To…...
Health officials push for herd immunity through expanded child vax drive
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (311+ words) ODIONGAN, Romblon (PIA) " The Provincial Health Office (PHO) of Romblon, together with Rural Health Units (RHUs) across the province, is aiming to achieve herd immunity among children to strengthen community protection against vaccine-preventable diseases such as measles, polio, hepatitis and…...