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Brighter days are coming to Last Mile Schools in Sarangani as the Macaulay Club, comprised of Sun Life’s top-performing financial advisors, collaborates with Solar Village Foundation to tackle education challenges caused by lack of access to electricity. In a ceremony organized by Sun Life Financial-Philippines Foundation, Inc. (Sun Life Foundation), the Macaulay Club turned over a P4.5 million grant to the Solar Village Foundation. This will fund the installation of solar-powered lighting and printing systems, and the provision of solar lanterns to teachers in 13 Last Mile Schools. These are schools located in remote areas facing various resource challenges including lack of electricity, scarce educational materials, makeshift classrooms, and limited teaching staff. They also typically serve marginalized communities, such as indigenous peoples. The joint project aims to improve learning conditions for students and enhance the safety and comfort of teachers, who not only reside in dark quarters, but also travel on foot for hours over dangerous terrain. Gracing the ceremony were Sun Life Philippines CEO & Country Head and Sun Life Foundation Chairman Benedict Sison, Sun Life Foundation President Alex Narciso, Sun Life Philippines Chief Distribution Officer Al Quitangon, Macaulay Club President Owdylyn Lee, Solar Village Foundation Chairman Jimmy Ayala, and Solar Village Foundation Trustee Carla Villacorta. “This grant from the Macaulay Club is our top financial advisors’ way of giving back and contributing to building a brighter future for our fellow Filipinos,” said Al Quitangon, Sun Life Philippines Chief Distribution Officer. “Sun Life has a long and rich history in the Philippines, having been operating here for almost 130 years.” “We at the Sun Life Foundation believe that brighter schools make for brighter futures, which is why we are very happy to support this project,” said Kristine Millete, Executive Director of the Sun Life Foundation. “We thank the Macaulay Club and Solar Village Foundation for their work for the children and teachers of Sarangani.” As the philanthropic arm of Sun Life Philippines, the country’s first and longest-standing insurance company, the Sun Life Foundation is committed to nurturing the learning of Filipino children by supporting various education initiatives across the country.

Pabahay isinusulong ngayon sa Pangasinan

Region 1

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LINGAYEN,Pangasinan – Habang patuloy ang pamamayagpag ang Guico+Konsulta ay pinagtibay ngayon ng Pamahalaang Panlalawigan ng Pangasinan sa pamumuno ni Governor Ramon Guico,III at ng Pag-IBIG Fund ang mga programang pabahay sa lalawigan. Prayoridad na mabigyan ng pabahay ang mga job order employees ng kapitolyo at mga informal settler. “Ang panata po ni Gov. Mon-Mon, ang pinakamataas na klase ng serbisyo publiko ang ibigay sa nasasakupan.Kami dito, handang makipagtulungan sa PAG-IBIG upang gawing magaan ang obligasyon sa bayarin ng ating mga benepisyaryo. Kami ay nag-iisip ng kaparaanan para mabago yung mukha ng serbisyo publiko dito sa lalawigan ng Pangasinan. Please make it happen,” pahayag ni Provincial Administrator Melicio Patague II. Ibinahagi naman ni Pangasinan Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Office (PHUDCO) Head Engr. Alvin Bigay ang iba pang proposed housing projects sa probinsya. Kabilang dito ang 100-unit Luyag Residences na balak itayo sa Parayao, Binmaley at housing project sa Umingan malapit sa itinatayong Umingan Super community Hospital. Ilan sa mga tinitignang programa ang Countryside Housing Initiative, Rental Housing Construction Loan, at End user financing. Binibigyan nito ng pagkakataon ang mga benepisyaryo na magkabahay dahil sa subsidiya at mas mababang amortization. Dumalo sa pagpupulong sina PAGIBIG Member Services Cluster Deputy CEO Atty. Marcial Pimentel, Business Development Group Officer Annalyn Daw-as, Luzon Group Vice President Perlacita Roldan, Ilocos Region Area Head Meriam Pamittan, Loans Origination Chief of Divisions Ferdinand Jacildone, at iba pang miyembro ng PAG-IBIG Business Development at Marketing Group. Matatandaang nilagdaan noon ang kasunduan sa pagitan ni Gov. Guico III at ng Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development upang matulungan ang mga Pangasinenseng walang maayos na tirahan. Noong July 2024, 68 indibidwal ng Palaris, Poblacion, Lingayen ang nailipat at nabigyan ng bahay sa Aplaya West Resettlement Site. (Ulat mula kina Danna Laureano, Krizzia Mamaril |PIMRO)

Baguio logs second Mpox case

Baguio City

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BAGUIO CITY – The City Health Services Office reported the second case of Monkeypox or ‘mpox’ in Baguio City. It can be recalled that on January 17, the first case of mpox was detected from a 28-year-old man who underwent isolation and after a few days, he recovered and is now recovering. According to the CSHO, the second laboratory-confirmed case of Mpox was reported to the DOH on January 18 from a 22-year-old man, a resident of Baguio, who has no travel history outside the Philippines but had close contact two weeks before the onset of symptoms. They said the patient sought consultation at a private hospital, where specimens were taken from skin lesions and sent to the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine (RITM). PCR test results showed that the specimens tested positive for Monkeypox viral DNA, indicating that his infection was also caused by the less severe Clade II strain, the same as the first Mpox case in the city. The CHSO said the patient was discharged from the hospital on January 21 and went straight to home isolation. The patient has two identified close contacts who are asymptomatic but have been advised to home quarantine until February 6, while the other is advised to quarantine until February 24. Mayor Benjamin Magalong and City Health Officer Dr. Celia Flor Brillantes told the public that there is no reason to panic, however, they strongly reminded the public to practice routine health protocols such as frequent hand washing, wearing face masks, and physical distancing especially in crowded places. “There is no need to panic. We just need to wash our hands frequently, wear long sleeves or jackets, avoid exposure to people because Mpox can be acquired through the skin or through contaminated objects like bedding, towels, etc.” Dr. Brillantes stated. Since both cases were found to have a history of close intimate contact, the CHSO also emphasized that Mpox can be transmitted through close contact activities such as prolonged exposure, kissing, hugging, and close contact with an infected person. Flu-like symptoms appeared, with body aches, chills, and fatigue. A peculiar rash on the palms, face, arms, thorax, and back followed. With the upcoming large gatherings and celebrations in the city, such as Panagbenga, the CHSO reiterated that there is no cause for alarm because the virus is not transmitted like the COVID-19 virus, but still calls for the observation of precautionary measures to prevent spread and transmission. According to the Department of Health, a total of 52 cases of Mpox were recorded in various parts of the country in December 2024.

3,000 pamilya muling nabigyan ng tulong ng Kapitolyo

Region 5

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Tinatayang mahigit 3,000 pamilya mula sa mga bayan ng San Miguel at Caramoran ang muling nakatanggap ng 10-kilong NFA rice noong Enero 24, 2025, bilang bahagi ng programang early recovery efforts ng Pamahalaang Panlalawigan ng Catanduanes. Sa ilalim ng nasabing hakbang, 2,197 pamilya mula sa pitong barangay ng Caramoran at 974 pamilya mula sa apat na barangay ng San Miguel ang nakinabang mula sa pamamahagi ng bigas. Ayon sa lokal na pamahalaan, isang araw bago ito, namahagi rin sila ng parehong halaga ng bigas sa bayan ng Panganiban bilang bahagi ng patuloy na programa ng tulong sa mga naapektuhan ng kalamidad. Ang nasabing early recovery response ay inaasahang magpapatuloy sa mga susunod na araw upang matulungan ang mga pamilyang labis na apektado ng mga kalamidad at mapabilis ang kanilang pagbangon. (Catanduanes PIO)

CSC starts 2025 Search for Outstanding Government Workers in the Cordilleras

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The Civil Service Commission Cordillera Administrative Region (CSC CAR) is pleased to announce the “2025 Search for Outstanding Government Workers in the Cordillera Administrative Region.” The annual search, undertaken through the CSC Honor Awards Program (HAP), is pursuant to Republic Act No. 6713 (Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees), Executive Oder No. 292 (Administrative Code of 1987) and its Implementing Rules and Regulations, and Executive Order No. 508, s. 1992, as amended by Executive Order No. 77, s. 1993. The Search aims to recognize and reward individuals and groups of individuals for their outstanding contributions and achievements and consistent display of exemplary conduct and ethical behavior in public service. All officials and employees in the career and non-career service of the government are encouraged to join the Search. Posthumous nominations may also be made for a public servant who died in the line of duty or in the pursuit of his/her official duties and responsibilities as a civil servant. Said nomination should be formalized within 12 months from the time of death of the government official or employee. Heads of agencies are strongly encouraged to automatically nominate their officials or employees who were awardees under their agency’s Program on Awards and incentives for Service Excellence (PRAISE), pursuant to CSC Memorandum Circular No. 2, s. 2019. Government agencies may submit to the CSC Regional or Field Offices the nomination entries in any or all of the three (3) award categories: Presidential Lingkod Bayan Award (Individual or Group), Dangal ng Bayan Award (Individual only), and Civil Service Commission PAGASA Award (Individual or Group). Nominations for the Search are now being accepted nationwide through the Civil Service Commission’s Regional and Field Offices. The guidelines, list of requirements, and nomination forms to be used for the 2025 Search are available on the CSC website through this link: https://www.csc.gov.ph. The deadline of the submission of the nomination entries, together with the complete documentary requirements, is on 31 March 2025. For any queries, you may email the CSC CAR Regional Office at rocar.pald@csc.gov.ph or call 074-443-5982. The CSC CAR may also be reached via its Official Facebook Page, Civil Service Commission Cordillera (https://www.facebook.com/csccordilleras).

2 kidnappers arestado sa Nueva Vizcaya

Region 2

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Camp Marcelo A Adduru, Tuguegarao City, Cagayan- Dalawang suspek na umano’y sangkot sa kidnapping incident ang naaresto ng mga tauhan ng Nueva Vizcaya Provincial Police Office at Anti-Kidnapping Group sa bayan ng Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya ngayong araw Enero 24. Tinukoy ng PNP ang dalawang suspek na sina alyas Johan, 30 taong gulang, walang asawa, AWOL Police Officer na may ranggong Patrolman; at alyas Fero, 36 taong gulang, walang asawa, at magsasaka. Ayon sa report na inilabas ng NVPPO, nagsagawa ng hot pursuit operation ang mga kapulisan ng NVPPO at PNP Anti-Kidnapping Group na nagresulta sa pagkakaaresto sa mga nabanggit na suspek. Ang mga suspek ay sangkot umano sa mga insidente ng kidnapping sa Pangasinan na nagresulta sa pagkakaaresto sa kanilang isang kasama, sa Sitio Gurel, Barangay Poblacion, Bokod, Benguet. Nakumpiska ng mga otoridad sa mga suspek ang isang unit ng Galil firearm na may serial number na 48172091 at dalawang magazines na may 29 live ammunitions; isang unit na Taurus short firearm na may 29 live ammunitions at tatlong magazines; assorted PNP uniforms; dalawang pirasong PNP Id; at isang unit ng gray Toyota HiAce Van, na may plakang UQQ 805. Ang mga suspek ay kakasuhan ng paglabag sa RA 10591 o Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act at Omnibus Election Code o gun ban. Pinuri ni PRO2 regional director Brig.Gen Antonio Marallag,Jr., ang mga kapulisan at operatiba sa matagumpay na operasyon. “Magsilbi sana itong babala sa mga nais pang magtangkang gumawa ng krimen sa Lambak ng Cagayan. Habang nalalapit ang halalan titiyakin nating mananatiling ligtas, payapa, at maayos ang ating rehiyon alinsunod sa mandato ng COMELEC” dagdag ni Marallag.

Dialysis Center, binigyang katuparan ni Governor Guico

Region 1

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Sa loob ng animnaput dalawang taong operasyon ng Western Pangasinan District Hospital, sa ilalim ng pamumuno ni Governor RamonV.Guico III natupad ang pangarap na magkaroon ito ng Dialysis Center. Noong Lunes, Enero 20, opisyal nang nag-operate ang 15 seater Dialysis Center. “Ang lapit na lang. Dati, dalawang oras ang byahe ko mula Bani papuntang PPH sa San Carlos City. Pero ngayon, minuto na lang. Napakalaking tulong po nito sa aming mga nagda-dialysis. Maraming salamat kay Governor Mon-Mon Guico,” ito ang pahayag ni Descebelle Ordonez, isang dialysis patient. Bukod sa mas malapit, ang pinakamagandang balita ay libre ang dialysis treatment sa WPDH. Pangangalaga sa kalusugan ng bawat Pangasinense ang isa sa mga prayoridad na programa ni Governor Guico. ( Rich Majin, JP de Vera| PIMRO)

Filipino-Indian beauty from Cauayan City is Queen Isabela 2025

Region 2

Region 2 / Street Journal

Ms. Jarina K. Sandhu, a Filipino-Indian from Cauayan City, whom netizens noted bears a resemblance to Miss Universe 2021 Harnaaz Sandhu, was crowned Queen Isabela 2025 at the Capital Arena in the City of Ilagan, on January 23. She will represent the province of Isabela in Miss Universe Philippines 2025. “I’m excited to bring the whole Isabela to the Miss Universe [Philippines] stage,” she said. She added that she will advocate for no poverty and zero hunger, two of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Mhira Angelene P. Valenciano from Cordon clinched the title of Queen Isabela Tourism, while Johnlene E. Ariola from the City of Ilagan claimed the title of Queen Isabela Culture and the Arts. The first runner-up was Jhudiel Eunisse M. Taguinod, representing Echague, and the second runner-up was Criselle Anne Gregorio fromRamon. Other delegates who secured a spot in the Top 10 included Richimie A. Malsi from Santo Tomas, Ashlee B. Infante from Alicia, Hariette Joy M. Baquiran from Tumauini, Princess Daine S. Antolin from San Mateo, and Angel M. Gutierrez from Naguilian. Among the judges during the Grand Coronation Night, hosted by Rayver Cruz and Emma Tiglao, were world-renowned designer Albert Andrada, actress Angel Aquino, and Miss Universe 2013 3rd Runner-Up Ariella Arida. Courtesy Releases from Isabela PIO

E-Governance bill moves closer to Senate approval

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The push to transform government services through digitalization, led by Senator Alan Peter Cayetano, is now just one step away from Senate approval after passing the Second Reading on Tuesday, January 21. During the plenary session, Cayetano, the bill’s sponsor, introduced his amendments to Senate Bill No. 2781, also known as the proposed “E-Governance Act,” along with the changes proposed by Minority Leader Senator Aquilino Pimentel III and Senator Sherwin Gatchalian. This development came less than a week after the bill passed the interpellation stage. The proposed E-Governance Act aims to streamline government processes and make them more transparent by institutionalizing a national framework for a unified digital government system. This framework, to be spearheaded by the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), will guide agencies on the technical and informational standards they need to adopt for seamless digital integration. The framework will be based on a comprehensive master plan, which will be updated every three years to keep up with rapid technological advancements. At the heart of the plan is a secure network called the “Integrated Government Network” (IGN), which will connect all government websites and applications and allow different agencies to share data more efficiently. For ordinary Filipinos, these changes mean a smoother experience: no more long lines or switching between multiple apps to access government services. Cayetano, who chairs the Committee on Science and Technology, had earlier emphasized the importance of leveraging technology for nation-building. “It is not per se the solution to all of our problems, but it is a tool that, if used effectively and assigned properly to various agencies, can address many of our challenges today,” he said during last week’s plenary debate on the bill. He highlighted the lack of interoperability as one of the main issues with existing government digital platforms, a problem the E-Governance Act aims to solve. “This bill is actually a product of the experience of the DICT in the last few years. This is to emphasize and articulate what they need,” he said. The bill has received support from other senators, including Minority Floor Leader Pimentel, who thanked Cayetano for championing the proposal. “The times have changed. Talagang very critical na po itong DICT,” Pimentel said. The bill is now set to be approved on Third and Final Reading in upcoming sessions

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Sun Life’s Macaulay Club donates P4.5-M to schools in Sarangani