Day: February 5, 2026
BARMM Vaccinates 400,000 Children Versus Measles, Rubella
COTABATO CITY, Philippines — Health workers in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) have vaccinated more than 400,000 children against measles and rubella in just two weeks, regional officials said on Wednesday, February 4, marking a major boost to the region’s immunization drive. Jet Lim, spokesperson of the BARMM parliament, said 400,740 children
Negros Occidental Placed Under Red Alert As TD Basyang Threatens Province
NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, Philippines — The provincial government of Negros Occidental placed the province under red alert status on Wednesday, putting all disaster response teams on standby as Tropical Depression Basyang threatens parts of the Visayas. The red alert status took effect at 5 p.m. for the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) and
CM Macacua Assures Aid As Fire Razes 1,000 Homes In Bongao, Tawi-Tawi
COTABATO CITY, Philippines — Bangsamoro Chief Minister Abdulraof Macacua expressed sympathy on Wednesday for residents of Barangay Lamion in Bongao, Tawi-Tawi, after a massive fire destroyed about 1,000 homes and displaced thousands. Macacua said no lives were lost in the blaze, which broke out late Tuesday night, calling it “a blessing we must never take
