April, 2025

• 28 April

  DBM gives green light on hiring of new healthcare personnel for PGH

  

  The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has greenlit the recruitment of 1,224 additional healthcare workers (HCWs) for the Philippine General Hospital (PGH) over the next three years to help expand its capacity in delivering public medical services. This initiative follows the approval of a funding request made by the University of the Philippines-Manila, which operates PGH, the country’s foremost …

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• 28 April

  Marcos lauds PFV for advancing public health

  

  President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. paid tribute to the Philippine Foundation for Vaccination (PFV) for its steadfast commitment to promoting immunization and safeguarding the nation’s health, describing the group as a model of genuine service and integrity in public health. In a speech delivered by PFV adviser and former Health Undersecretary Dr. Enrique A. Tayag during the organization’s 25th anniversary …

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• 28 April

  DOH reports surge in dengue cases

  

  The Department of Health (DOH) has reported a significant spike in dengue infections this year, recording 95,262 cases from January 1 to April 21, marking a 75% increase compared to 54,556 cases during the same period in 2023. Despite the rise, health authorities noted a positive development with a decline in new cases between March 16 and 29, during which …

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• 28 April

  UN raises alarm over threat to maternal health gains amid aid cuts

  

  The United Nations has issued a stark warning that progress in maternal healthcare could be reversed due to significant cuts in humanitarian aid, sparked by funding decisions under the administration of former U.S. President Donald Trump and compounded by the ongoing trade tensions between the United States and China. This warning comes despite the release of a new UN report …

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• 28 April

  Cajucom rules MPTC Tour of Luzon Stage 3 in La Union

  

  San juan, La Union—Ean Cajucom ruled Stage 3 in a high-velocity mass finish even as South Joo Dae-Yeong retained the overall leadership in the MPTC Tour of Luzon. Cajucom, who rides for Victoria Sports Cycling Team, nosed out Ahmad Syazrin Awang Ilah and Poul Aquino, who reached the podium by winding up second and third with identical clockings. “Wala akong …

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• 28 April

  New franchises intend to join the PBA

  

  At least three firms expressed interest to join Asia’s first professional league. Commissioner Willie Marcial made the disclosure after the three potential teams personally reached out to him.  Two of which already sent their respective Letter Of Intent (LOI) and even visited the PBA office. Marcial though, wouldn’t reveal the name of the three firms which are initially planning to …

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• 28 April

  T2000 outplays RCRS in ERJHS cage battle

  

  Defending champion T2000 defeated Roberto Castor Rover Scouts, 107-99, to complete a three-game sweep of the elimination round in Group A in the ERJHS Alumni Sports Club Summer League 2025 at Barangay N.S. Amoranto covered court in Quezon City. With playing coach Jerome Nell and Jay Santiago handling the team, T2000 relied on the foursome of Michael Favis, Jeff Caguisa, …

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• 28 April

  HYUNDAI TRUCK, BUS Mobility EV-olution Expo

  

  Hariphil Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI), the official Philippine distributor of Hyundai Trucks and Buses, is now into electric as it will unwrap its series of new energy vehicles in the one-day Hyundai Truck and Bus Mobility EV-olution Expo on May 2 at the Filinvest Tent in Alabang, Muntinlupa City.  The event will bring together key stakeholders from government, business, and …

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• 28 April

  Isuzu welcomes new president

  

  The Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) has a new president and  Mikio Tsukui was formally introduced in a formal turnover ceremony last week at the Okada Hotel in Paranaque City. Tsukui succeeds Tetsuya Fujita, who has returned to Isuzu Motors Limited in Japan. A seasoned executive with over three decades of experience within the Isuzu Group, Tsukui has built a robust …

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• 28 April

  Mitsubishi supports automotive education

  

  Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) reiterated its commitment to education and skills development by donating three vehicles –one Mirage G4 GLX M/T and two L300 M/T units — to three academic institutions such as Laguna State Polytechnic University (LSPU) Siniloan campus, Bataan Peninsula State University (BPSU)  Balanga campus, and Eulogio “Amang” Rodriguez Institute of Science and Technology (EARIST) GMA campus. …

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