Healthcare services provided to Brgy. San Jose, Ternate
The Provincial Government of Cavite, through the Office of the Provincial Governor in partnership with the Office of the Provincial Health Officer, conducted a medical and dental mission in Barangay San Jose, Ternate on March 15, 2025, benefiting around 200 residents.
The initiative aimed to provide essential healthcare services to the community, ensuring accessible and quality medical assistance. Residents received free medical consultations, dental check-ups, tooth extractions, and essential medications.
The medical team from the Office of the Provincial Health Officer and the Tagaytay City Health Office diligently attended to the healthcare needs of the beneficiaries.
Local officials and barangay leaders expressed their gratitude to the provincial government for bringing much-needed healthcare services closer to the people. —OPIO
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The Provincial Government of Cavite, through the Office of the Provincial Governor in partnership with the Office of the Provincial Health Officer, conducted a medical and dental mission in Barangay San Jose, Ternate on March 15, 2025, benefiting around 200 residents.
The initiative aimed to provide essential healthcare services to the community, ensuring accessible and quality medical assistance. Residents received free medical consultations, dental check-ups, tooth extractions, and essential medications.
The medical team from the Office of the Provincial Health Officer and the Tagaytay City Health Office diligently attended to the healthcare needs of the beneficiaries.
Local officials and barangay leaders expressed their gratitude to the provincial government for bringing much-needed healthcare services closer to the people. —OPIO
On March 18, 2025, the Department of Health IV-A, in collaboration with the Office of the Provincial Health Officer (OPHO) and the Trece Martires City Health Office (TMCHO), officially launched the PuroKalusugan program in Barangay Cabuco, Trece Martires City.
The initiative aims to provide essential healthcare services directly to residents of barangays or “puroks” throughout the country.
The PuroKalusugan program is part of the Department of Health’s broader effort to improve access to vital healthcare services for communities that may otherwise have limited access to these resources.
A key component of the department’s Eight-Point Action Agenda, the program prioritizes several critical areas of health including vaccination, nutrition, water sanitation, maternal health, tuberculosis (TB) prevention, HIV screening, and non-communicable disease prevention.
By addressing these eight focal points, the program strives to reduce health disparities and foster the well-being of underserved communities across the Philippines.
One of the core goals is to ensure that essential health services are brought directly to the people, particularly in remote or hard-to-reach areas.
During the health event, a variety of essential healthcare services were provided to the community.
Services include chest X-ray screenings to detect potential respiratory issues such as tuberculosis, and skin consultations under the “Kilatis Kutis” program, which addressed various dermatological concerns. Residents received deworming treatments and oral rehydration salts (ORS) to promote better health, particularly for children. HIV counseling and testing were offered to raise awareness and provide support for HIV prevention, while purified protein derivative (PPD) testing was conducted to identify exposure to tuberculosis. Additionally, anti-rabies vaccinations were given to pets to protect the community from rabies.
In addition to these health services, the event also included a Rabies Awareness Lecture to educate the public on the risks and prevention of rabies.
Furthermore, a poster-making contest was organized in celebration of World Tuberculosis (TB) Day, with students from Feliciano Cabuco Elementary School participating actively. The contest not only engaged the youth but also raised awareness about the ongoing fight against TB.
Local officials, including Mayor Gemma B. Lubigan and Vice Mayor Bobby Montehermoso together with some members of the Sangguniang Panlungsod and some barangay captains of the city were present at the event.
They expressed their deep appreciation for the program and emphasized the importance of such health initiatives for the residents of Trece Martires City. Their support highlights the local government’s commitment to enhancing public health services and ensuring that the people of the city receive the care they need.
The successful launch of the PuroKalusugan program is an important milestone in the Department of Health’s ongoing efforts to provide comprehensive healthcare services at the grassroots level.
By focusing on accessible and preventive healthcare, the program is playing a crucial role in improving the health and well-being of Filipinos across the country, especially in marginalized and underserved communities.
As part of its expansion, the PuroKalusugan program will continue to roll out to other barangays, bringing essential health services directly to more residents.
Through collaboration with local government units and health offices, this initiative is expected to make a lasting impact on the overall health outcomes of communities nationwide. — OPIO
Camp BGen Pantaleon Garcia, City of Imus, Cavite – The personnel of the Provincial Intelligence Unit in coordination with the Naic Municipal Police Station apprehended rank no.7 province level most wanted person on the evening of March 19, 2025 at around 9:00 PM in Barangay Timalan Concepcion, Naic, Cavite
PLTCOL CHESTER NOEL R BORLONGAN, Chief PIU, Cavite PPO, identified the suspect as alias “Mark”, 39 years old and presently residing at Brgy. Timalan Balsahan, Amplaya, Naic, Cavite.
The arrest was made possible through intensive intelligence-gathering and surveillance conducted by the Provincial Intelligence Unit, working closely with Naic MPS. The operation was carried out using an Alternative Recording Device (ARD) to document the apprehension, ensuring transparency and accountability.
The suspect was wanted for the crime of Acts of Lasciviousness under Article 336 of the Revised Penal Code in relation to section 5(B) of R.A No. 7610 (4 counts) and Rape by Sexual Assault under Article 266-A (2) in relation to 5 (B) of R.A No. 7610 issued and signed by the Presiding Judge of the Regional Trial Court, Fourth Judicial Region, Branch 132, Naic, Cavite with bail recommended of Php180,000 each for Acts of Lasciviousness under Article 336 of the Revised Penal Code in relation to section 5(B) of R.A No. 7610 (4 counts) and Php200,000 for Rape by Sexual Assault under Article 266-A (2) in relation to 5 (B) of R.A No. 7610.
Following his arrest, he was turnover to the Naic Custodial Facility, where he will be held pending legal proceedings. The warrant will be returned to its court of origin for further judicial action.
PCOL DWIGHT E ALEGRE, Acting Provincial Director, commended the police officers involved in the operation, stating: “This arrest is a result of the collective efforts and vigilance of our police force. We remain steadfast in our mission to ensure that justice prevails, and that those who commit heinous crimes are brought to justice. Our message is clear there is no safe haven for criminals in our province. We will continue to work tirelessly to protect our communities and uphold the rule of law.”
In a groundbreaking move, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Region 02, led by Dr. Virginia G. Bilgera, has installed STARBOOKS at the Department of Health Treatment and Rehabilitation Center (DOH TRC) in San Antonio, City of Ilagan, Isabela.
This innovative digital library is set to revolutionize patient rehabilitation by offering healthcare professionals and patients access to a treasure trove of science and technology resources.
By integrating STARBOOKS into the center, DOST aims to empower patients with educational materials on livelihood skills, entrepreneurship, and job readiness.
This strategic move not only aids in patient reintegration into society but also keeps them mentally engaged and informed throughout their recovery journey.
The event drew 15 staff members from DOH TRC II, who were treated to a comprehensive discussion on STARBOOKS by Mr. Carl Joshua Reyes.
He delved into the platform’s objectives, mandates, and key features, leaving attendees eager to explore its potential.
In an exclusive interview, Atty. Abigail M. Ancheta, Attorney III at DOH TRC 2, revealed the center’s motivation behind embracing this technology. “STARBOOKS is a game-changer for our patients,” she emphasized. “It complements our existing library with engaging content that enriches their educational experience during recovery.”
This initiative is part of DOST’s broader mission to democratize access to science, technology, and innovation (STI).
By deploying digital learning tools in healthcare and rehabilitation settings, STARBOOKS is bridging knowledge gaps for both medical staff and patients, catering to the diverse needs of everyone within the facility.
With STARBOOKS on board, the DOH TRC is poised to redefine patient care and rehabilitation, proving that technology can indeed be a powerful catalyst for healing and growth.
Farmers can sell their palay directly to the National Food Authority (NFA) for better prices, Malacañang announced on Tuesday.
Presidential Communications Undersecretary and Palace Press Officer Claire Castro belied reports that rice importation has been depressing domestic palay prices.
In a press briefing, Castro said farmers should coordinate with the local government units (LGUs) to bring these to the NFA buying station.
Citing records from the Department of Agriculture (DA), Castro said the country has recently experienced low rice imports, and local traders may influence current play prices.
Castro also stated that the DA addresses farmers’ concerns about the lack of transport for hauling palay, noting that the agency procures transport vehicles.
The DA is currently conducting a bidding process, and once the trucks are available, farmers will be able to sell palay directly to the NFA, she said.|PND
Camp BGen Vicente P Lim- The Police Regional Office CALABARZON officially launched and inaugurated its newly enhanced Regional Command Center (RCC), integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to strengthen law enforcement capabilities and improve public safety. The ceremonial blessing and launch was held today at the old Admin Building of the regional office, graced by the Deputy Chief PNP for Operations, Lieutenant General Robert T Rodriguez as representative of the Chief, PNP, PGEN Rommel Francisco D Marbil.
During the event, PBGEN Paul Kenneth T Lucas, Director for CALABARZON police, emphasized the role of technology in achieving a safer and more secure region while he briefly presented the command center.
“The integration of AI technology into our command center marks a new era of policing. We are leveraging innovation to enhance efficiency, responsiveness, and crime prevention strategies. This initiative is aligned with our commitment to making CALABARZON a safer place for all,” he said.
The Deputy Chief PNP for Operations, delivering the message of the Chief, PNP, lauded the efforts of the PRO 4A leadership, stating that the AI-enhanced RCC is a demonstration of the Philippine National Police’s commitment to modernizing law enforcement operations. He also commended the leadership of PRO4A as this facility is a shared victory for the entire PNP and the people.
The PRO4A state-of-the-art command center is a significant milestone in modern policing, enhancing real-time monitoring, data-driven crime prevention, and emergency response coordination. Equipped with cutting-edge AI-powered analytics, facial recognition, and predictive policing algorithms, the RCC enables members of the Police Regional Office CALABARZON to proactively combat crime, ensure rapid deployment, and optimize resource allocation across the region.
“This is a reflection of trust and support given by the government and the community. This is not just a building, it represents the very essence of our duty to serve and protect with vigilance, efficiency, and dedication. It will strengthen our ability to monitor, coordinate, and respond quickly to incidents, ensuring the people of CALABARZON can feel safer and more secure as we become proactive rather than reactive and to inspire trust in every citizen we serve,” the Chief PNP in his message.
Meanwhile, the Deputy Chief PNP for Operations witnessed the capability of the command center through the real-time demonstration of police operations such as the plate number, vehicle, and face recognition in a scenario held at Cabuayo City while a response on a robbery operations was done in Biñan City for approximately 2 minutes.
The launch underscores the commitment of PRO CALABARZON to leveraging smart policing solutions in line with the 5-year Development Plan of the Chief PNP, on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other modern technologies as part of smart policing strategies to address the rise in cybercrimes and other emerging security challenges under the vision of Bagong Pilipinas. The command center’s enhanced features will support better crime mapping, intelligence fusion, and 24/7 operational coordination, strengthening law enforcement presence in urban and rural communities.
With this groundbreaking initiative, PRO 4A remains steadfast in its mission: “Sa Bagong Pilipinas, Gusto ng Pulis, Ligtas Ka!”(RPIO4A)
BINALAAN ang publiko ng Cavite Police Provincial Office (PPO) hinggil sa nanghihingi ng online banking transfer gamit ang inisyung cellular phone kay Provincial Director, Cavite PPO.
Ayon sa babala ng Cavite PPO, na-hacked ang cellular phone number na 09989673346 na naka-isyu kay Provincial Director ng Cavite PPO, PCol Dwight E. Alegre at ginagamit ito sa Telegram Messaging application at nanghihingi ng online banking transfer.
Ipinaalam din ng Cavite PPO na kung makaatanggap ng anumang mensahe mula sa nasabing numbero ay ipagbigay alam sa kanila at balewalain ang mga kahilingan. (Gene Adsuara)
GINAWARAN ng ‘Medalya ng Sugatang Magiting’ o Medal of Wounded Courage ang pulis habang nakaratay sa pagamutan kamakailan.
Mismong si PBGen Paul Kenneth T. Lucas, regional director ng Police Regional Office ng CALABARZON, ang naggawad ng nasabing medalya kay PCpl Mark M. Abagon sa Pasig City General Hospital.
Si Abagon na nakatalaga sa Cainta Municipal Police Station ay nasugatan matapos mabaril habang isinasagawa ang anti-illegal drug operation sa Barangay San Andres, Cainta, Rizal, umaga nitong Marso 12.
Sa naturang operasyon ay isa umano sa mga suspek ang nagsagawa ng pamamaril kaya napilitang gumanti ang mga awtoridad na dahilan naman ng pagkamatay nito at pagkakasugat ni Abangon.
Ipinamalas ni Abangon ang katapangan at suporta sa mga kapwa niya awtoridad sa pagpapatupad ng tungkulin na nagresulta naman sa pagkakaaresto ng apat pang suspek.
Sinabi ni P/BGen Lucas na ang ipinakitang kagitingan at dedikasyon sa tungkulin ni Abangon ay nagdulot ng tagumpay ng operasyon kaya iginawad ang Medalya ng Sugatang Magiting bilang pagkilala sa kanyang kabayanihan at sakripisyo sa tawag ng tungkulin.
Ipinagkaloob din kay Abangon ang tulong pinansyal at suporta hanggang sa pagpapagaling nito. RUBEN LACSA
SINUSPINDE ang klase at pinauwi ang mga estudyante, teacher at mga empleyado makaraang nakatanggap ng tawag ang pamunuan ng Cavite State University (CAVSU) na pasasabugin ang kanilang apat na campus sa Silang, Indang, Cavite City at Bacoor City.
Sa ulat, bandang alas-5:40 ng hapon ay nakatanggap ng tawag si Dr. Maria Lea Ulanday, OIC Campus Administrator kay Dr. Cristina Masibag Signi, Vice President ng CAVSU sa Silang sa Brgy Biga 1, na may nakatanim na bomba sa kanilang campus.
Nakatanggap din si Maria Cristina Baesa mula kay Dr. Cristina Signo, OIC ng CAVSU Cavity City campus hinggil umano sa isang itinanim na bomba bagaman hindi klaro kung saang campus at kung saan lugar bandang alas-4:50 ng hapon.
Bilang precautionary measures ay sinuspinde ang klase kasabay ng pagpapauwi sa mga empleyado at guro kasunod ay ang paghingi ng assistance sa pulisya.
Sa CAVSU, Indang main campus, bandang alas-4:12 ng hapon ay nakatanggap ng email gamit ang [email protected]
kung saan nagtanim ng bomba at target ang lahat ng CAVSU satellite campuses, kasaama ang main campus.
Wala rin binanggit sa nagbanta na oras o petsa kung kailan ito sasabog.
Ang pamunuan ay nakipag-ugnayan sa EOD Unit Cavite PPO.
SA CAVSU Bacoor City Campus, bandang alas-5:07 ng hapon ay nakatanggap mula sa email na [email protected] na nagsasaad ng “Magandang araw, bukas ay magkakaroon ng mga pagsabog sa lahat ng Satellite ng Cavite State University, kabilang ang Main Campus. Kung nanaisin niyo na walang masaktan, ay huwag nyo nang hayaang pumasok ang inyong mag-aaral, o kaya naman ay ibigay niyo kung ano ang aming ninanais. Wala kaming sasabihing oras o petsa kung anong oras ang mga pagsabog, kaya’t maging handa kayo sa mga mangyayari.”
Agad ding sinuspinde ang klase at pinauwi ang mga guro at empleyado habang nakipag-ugnayan sa EOD.
Habang sinusulat ang balitang ito ay wala namang natagpuang bomba. (Gene Adsuara)
PATAY ang 54-anyos na negosyante na nagulungan ng pampasaherong bus matapos tumilapon mula sa minamanehong motorsiklo habang ginagamot naman ang asawa nito sa Silang, Cavite.
Kapwa naisugod sa ospital ang mga biktima na sina Conrado Cahanap Vergara, ng 63 Adia St., Bagumbayan, Taguig City; at asawa nito na si Vergenia, 53, subalit hindi na umabot ng buhay ang lalaki.
Nasa kustodiya ng Silang Municipal Police Station ang driver ng EJohn & Almark Transit Corp, na si ayas Aaron, 43, ng, San Rafael 4 Noveleta.
Sa ulat, kapwa binabagtas ng bus at motorsiklo ang kahabaan ng Aguinaldo Highway, Brgy Lalaan 2 Silang, patungo sa direksiyon ng Manila-Tagaytay. Ang motorsiklo ay Honda HRM na may plakang NGD4562 na magkaangkas ang mag-asawa habang ang pampasaherong bus ay may plakang AAZ2900.
Pagsapit sa pinagyarihan ng insidente ay tinangka umanong umiwas ng motorsiklo sa isang sasakyan dahilan upang mawalan ng panimbang at tumilapon sa kalsada na nagulungan naman ng paparating na pampasaherong bus.
Kapwa isinugod ang biktima sa ospital subalit napuruhan si Conrado na nagresulta sa kanyang kamatayan. (Gene Adsuara)
ISANG 38-anyos na lalaki ang pinagbabaril habang nakaupo sa harapan ng kanyang tindahan sa Gen Trias City, Cavite.
Unang isinugod sa Divine Grace Medical Center pero inilipat sa Tanza Specialist Hospital ang biktimang si Lumabu Bansil Abduladziz dahil sa tama ng bala sa katawan na sinusulat ito ay inoobserbahan.
Inaalam ang pagkakakilanlan ng suspek na sakay ng motorsiklo na tumakas matapos ang insidente.
Sa ulat, nakaupo ang biktima sa silya sa harapan ng kanilang tindahan sa kahabaan ng Arnaldo Highway, Brgy Sa Clara, Gen Trias City, ay binaril siya ng suspek bandang ala-1:48 ng madaling araw.
Bago ang pamamaril sa biktima ay magkaangkas ang mga suspek sa motorsiklo at tumigil muna sa gasolinahan sa Fuel Force sa Brgy Sta Clara.
Matapos nagpagas ay bumaba ang isa sa mga suspek at naglakad patawid sa direksiyon ng biktima at walang sabi-sabing binaril ito habang nakaupo.
Matapos ang pamamaril ay sumakay ang gunman sa nag-aabang na motorsiklo at tunakas sa diresiyon ng Tanza.
Nagsagwa ng backtracking ang mga awtoridad sa CCTV para sa pagkakakilanlan ng mga suspek. (Gene Adsuara)
PINAGSASAKSAK ng construction worker ang kanyang kabaro na umawat lamang sa away ng una at asawa nito sa Alfonso, Cavite.
Ginamot sa Dr. Poblete Hospital ang biktimang si alyas Jerome dahil sa saksak sa katawan na tinamo mula sa suspek na si alyas Bernie, na tumakas matapos ang insidente.
Una rito ay nag-inuman ang biktima, suspek at mga kasamahan sa trabaho sa Brgy Tua, Magallanes.
Matapos ang inuman ay nagsiuwi sila sa kanilang barracks sa Jacko Builders sa Brgy Kaytitinga 2, Alfonso, bandang ala-1:30 ng madaling araw kung saan nagkaroon ng mainitang pgtatalo ang suspek at kanyang common-law wife.
Nakitang sinasaktan ng suspek ang kanyang asawa ay namagitan ang biktima na minasama ng una at isinagawa ang pananaksak sa huli.
Matapos ang insidente ay tumakas ang suspek habang isinugod sa ospital ang biktima. (Gene Adsuara)
