The local government’s measles vaccination campaign has resulted in 33,833 vaccinations, the City Health Office reported Monday. City Health Officer Dr. Dulce Miravite during the press briefing in City Hall Monday said the 33,833 vaccinations were part of the Knockout Tigdas activity and included measles vaccination for children aged 0-59 months, school-based immunizations, and vaccinations…
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MinDA pushes for renewable energy
The Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) is pushing for more renewable energy facilities in this southernmost part of the country to keep with surging electricity demand driven by rapid growth of industries, real estate, services sector and agribusiness. MinDA Assistant Secretary and Deputy Executive Director Romeo Montenegro told stakeholders at the Water, Energy and Power Summit…
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Smuggling wanes as BOC ties up with other agencies
Smuggling activities are reportedly waning in Zamboanga City nowadays as a result of the active coordination via viber between the Bureau of Customs (BOC) in the local port and other law enforcement agencies. Port Operations Division Chief Jacob John Andain told the press briefing Monday that a very private group has been created—among representatives from…
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