At least three (3) out of the 98 barangays have reported cases of Dipteria in this city .
This came after, three children in Barangay Cawit were infected by Dipteria followed by and other two barangays in Mampang and Recodo that also reported similar cases.
City Health Officer Dr. Rodelin Agbulos is advising the public to have their children undergo “ DPT vaccination”. against the dieases.
Records...
Wednesday, February 8, 2017
DOH: full implementation of key strategies needed to reverse HIV-AIDS increasing trend
The Department of Health (DOH) sees the need to fully implement the four key strategies spelled out in the Sixth Medium Term Philippine Development Plan for Human Immunodeficiency Virus-Acquire Immune Deficiency Syndrome (HIV-AIDS) to reverse the increasing trend of the dreaded disease in the country.
DOH Sec. Paulyn Jean Rossel-Ubial disclosed that the latest study showed around 26 new cases are registered daily or about 7,200 HIV-AIDS cases...
DA readies climate change mitigation measures in R-9
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is undertaking several climate change mitigating measures to cushion the impact of global warming to the agriculture sector in Region 9.
DA Regional Director Constancio Alama told the Philippine News Agency these measures include color coding of the soil, defining of rainfall pattern, and planting of drought and flood-resistant crops.
Alama said color coding of the soil is done based on the outcome of the study...
Bakery owners in Region 9 asked to register with FDA
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has advised owners of bakeries to register with the agency as mandated under existing law.
Eng’r. Annette Tan, FDA-Mindanao west cluster director, on Tuesday made the call following reports there are some of the bakeries in the region that remain unregistered with the FDA.
“We encourage the local government units to help us especially in the licensing of these bakeries as they are popping out like...
Mangahas to campus journalists: Be accurate, fair and simple
- Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism Executive Director Malou Mangahas shared some tips on how to be an effective and responsible journalist during the recently concluded 2017 National Schools Press Conference in Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur.
In her keynote speech, Mangahas mentioned that journalists must write accurately, and emphasized that “accuracy” means getting your stories right on the level of facts and context.
“Get...
Lobregat files bill to upgrade Labuan Public Hospital
First District Rep. Celso Lobregat has filed a bill that seeks to amend Batas Pambansa Bilang 517, in a move to upgrade the Labuan Public Hospital to a Level II General Hospital.
Lobregat on Wednesday said the passage of H.B. 4945 will upgrade the 10-bed Labuan Public Hospital to a 200-bed capacity, for it to cope with the increasing number of patients.
The hospital, which is located in Barangay Labuan, 36 kilometers west of City Hall, provides...
Troops recover war materials of NPA rebels in Zambo del Sur
Government troops recovered war materials following a clash on Wednesday with New People’s Army (NPA) rebels in Zamboanga del Sur, province, an official said.
Lt. Col. Virgilio Hamoy Jr., commander of the Army’s 53rd Infantry Battalion (IB), said the clash occurred around 1:15 p.m. in Barangay Mati, Tigbao, Zamboanga del Sur.
Hamoy said the clash occurred after troops of the 53rd IB’s Bravo Company led by 1Lt. Justin Michael Rabino received intelligence...
Ex Councilor files complaint vs Puericulture over property lease
Former Councilor Atty. Abelardo “Tonggo” Climaco with a companion will file a formall complaint against one officials in the Zamboanga Puericulture Center in this city .
This came after, a fast food outlet opened to the public on na property leased by the center.
Climaco told newsmen that Puericulture Center is a government property
In pursuant to Proclamation Decree NO. 121 issued...
Police to set up detection system vs Abu Sayyaf men
The regional police command will set up a system to help the authorities detect the presence of the Abu Sayyaf in the city and the region.
Regional Director Billy Beltran of the Philippine Regional Office –IX (PRO 9)
“We need to set up early detection system in the region , “ Beltran said .
Beltran said that this early detection system will help them watch the presence of ASG particularly along the coastal...
44 of 80 erring cops reasigned to Mindanao from other parts of RP
Some 44’s out of the some 80 erring police personal from other parts of the country were brought in Mindanao.
These cops were said to be involved in anomalies in the anti- drugs campaign in the country.
Regional Director Billy Beltran of the PRO -9 said that these police personnel were removed from their respective comfort zone and sent in Mindanao .
But this does mean that though they were brought to Mindanao, there is a ...
Anti-drug drire now with Phil Drug Enforcement Agency
Police Regional Director Billy Beltran has reported that the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency or PDEA is now the lead agency on anti-drugs campaign in the country.
Beltran told newsmen that while PDEA' now leads in the anti-drug campaign this does not t mean that the PNP has stopped the offensive against them.
Beltran said that the police force is ready to assist the PDEA in terms of technical support,” they...
Tuesday, February 7, 2017
The latest from Zamboanga
Shooting incidents
in the rise- police
City Police Director Sr. Supt Luisito Magnaye of the Zamboanga City Police Office (ZCPO) reports on increasing cases of shooting incidents during the month of January 2017 in this city .
Magnaye compared the crime statistics from the year 2015 with a number of 12 cases of shooting incidents; seven (7) in 2016 and eight (8) for the current year 2017.
These...
31 front items zampen jan 2017
Shooting incidents
in the rise- police
City Police Director Sr. Supt Luisito Magnaye of the Zamboanga City Police Office (ZCPO) reports on increasing cases of shooting incidents during the month of January 2017 in this city .
Magnaye compared the crime statistics from the year 2015 with a number of 12 cases of shooting incidents; seven (7) in 2016 and eight (8) for...