Day: September 17, 2025
Faustino ‘Bojie’ Dy III elected new House Speaker, succeeds Martin Romualdez
MANILA, Philippines — It’s official: the House of Representatives has a new leader. Rep. Faustino “Bojie” Dy III of Isabela’s 6th District on Wednesday, September 17, was elected Speaker of the 20th Congress with an overwhelming 253 votes — a show of force that reflected both his allies’ strength and the collapse of Martin Romualdez’s
Tungawan doubles down on health, tackles surge in animal bites
TUNGAWAN, Zamboanga Sibugay – In a town where animal bites outpace all other health problems, Mayor Lito Aniñon is betting big on prevention: pouring P1 million into life-saving anti-rabies vaccines so residents won’t have to choose between treatment and hunger. At the municipal health office, Dr. Jeanny Bhie Bayking sees the spike firsthand. “We are
