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Lifestyle

MIMAROPA Records 2,290 Malaria Cases but Zero Deaths in 2026

CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — MIMAROPA has recorded a striking public-health contrast in 2026: 2,290 reported malaria cases but zero malaria-related deaths from January 1 through August 1, according to data presented by the Department of Health (DOH) Center for Health Development MIMAROPA. The figures were reported during the region’s 3rd Quarter Meeting of the Regional Statistics Committee on August 10, where health officials said all 2,290 patients survived, equivalent to a reported 100-pe

August 15, 2026

Business

Romblon’s Calatrava Port Is Now in the MIMAROPA Diamond Route Plan—But the Bigger Change May Be Coming

Calatrava Port Upgrade Moves Into Focus as MIMAROPA Pushes New Sea Connectivity Network ODIONGAN, Romblon — A major upgrade of Calatrava Port could be on the horizon as the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) identifies the Romblon facility as one of seven ports targeted for development under the proposed MIMAROPA Diamond Route. The initiative is designed to strengthen maritime connections among Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon and Palawan, potentially creating a more integrated sea transport network

August 15, 2026

Lifestyle

DOH Pushes Back on Measles-Rubella Vaccine Claims as 2026 Cases Rise

A warning from health authorities is gaining renewed attention as misinformation about childhood vaccination spreads online: the Department of Health (DOH) is standing by the safety and effectiveness of the measles-rubella (MR) vaccine. The DOH Ilocos Center for Health Development recently addressed claims circulating online that the vaccine could pose serious health risks to children, saying the allegations were unsupported by evidence. The clarification came after a widely circulated video ma

August 15, 2026

Lifestyle

NNC Urges Filipinos to Make Good Nutrition a Daily Habit as Wellness Push Gains Momentum

PALIMBANG, Sultan Kudarat — Good nutrition is not simply about choosing what to eat at one meal—it is a daily habit that can shape health, productivity and overall well-being, the National Nutrition Council (NNC) is reminding Filipinos. The call comes as communities continue to carry the message of the country’s 52nd National Nutrition Month, with nutrition officials stressing that healthier choices must extend beyond a month-long campaign and become part of everyday life. The Philippine Infor

August 15, 2026

Lifestyle

Ferrol Students Get a New School Building—Here’s What Could Come Next for Education in Romblon

FERROL, Romblon — A new two-classroom school building has been turned over to Ferrol Central Elementary School, giving teachers and pupils additional space for learning as the government continues to address infrastructure needs in public schools. The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Romblon District Engineering Office formally handed over the completed facility during a turnover and acceptance ceremony on July 17, 2026, according to a report published by the Philippine Informatio

August 15, 2026

Business

No More Long Routes to Romblon? Sunlight Air’s New Clark–Tablas Flights Could Change Island Travel—Here’s Why

Sunlight Air Opens Direct Clark–Tablas Flights, Bringing Romblon Closer to Central Luzon ODIONGAN, Romblon — Romblon is becoming easier to reach by air as Sunlight Air officially launched its new direct Clark–Tablas route, giving travelers from Central Luzon and beyond a more convenient gateway to the province. The airline inaugurated the service on August 11, 2026, connecting Clark International Airport (CRK) with Tugdan Airport (TBH) on Tablas Island. The new route operates twice a week, eve

August 15, 2026

Business

Benguet Farms Were Hit by Heavy Rains—But La Trinidad Mayor Warns: Don’t Turn the Damage Into a Vegetable Price Shock

LA TRINIDAD, Benguet — As heavy rains damage agricultural areas in Benguet, La Trinidad Mayor Roderick Awingan is urging businesses and traders not to use farm losses as a reason to excessively raise vegetable prices. Awingan's appeal comes at a sensitive time for the province's vegetable industry, where weather disruptions can quickly affect production, transportation and market prices. The mayor's warning, reported by the Philippine Information Agency, is aimed at preventing agricultural dam

August 15, 2026

Politics

135,834 4Ps Families in Central Visayas Get ₱2,000 UPLIFT Aid—But Who’s Next in Line?

135,834 4Ps Beneficiaries in Central Visayas Get ₱2,000 UPLIFT Aid—But Who Gets the Next Payout? CEBU CITY, Philippines — More than 135,000 families enrolled in the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) in Central Visayas have received a one-time ₱2,000 cash assistance under the government's expanded Unified Package for Livelihood, Industry, Food and Transport (UPLIFT) program. The Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office 7 (DSWD-7) reported that 135,834 4Ps beneficiaries

August 15, 2026

Politics

4Ps Families in Romblon Exit the Program—Then Calatrava Gives Them a New Way to Earn

CALATRAVA, Romblon — Leaving the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) is being treated not as the end of government support, but as a new beginning for families working toward more sustainable livelihoods. Former 4Ps beneficiaries in Calatrava, Romblon underwent Bread and Pastry Production skills training on August 4, 2026, as the local government and partner agencies sought to help them build additional sources of income after exiting the national poverty-reduction program. The training

August 15, 2026

Politics

179 Landslides in Just 12 Days: Why Roads Across the Cordillera Are Becoming a Growing Danger

179 Landslides in Just 12 Days: Why Roads Across the Cordillera Are Becoming a Growing Danger BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — The Cordillera is facing an alarming road-safety crisis as landslides continue to batter its mountainous road network, with 179 landslides recorded in the first 12 days of August—already surpassing the region’s historical average for the entire month. The Department of Public Works and Highways–Cordillera Administrative Region (DPWH-CAR) reported that 186 road sections acros

August 15, 2026