The random and unannounced drug test conducted by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) among public utility drivers plying the west coast last week found 24 positive of illegal drug use out of the total 570 drivers who underwent the screening. PDEA-Zamboanga City Agent Jury Rocamora said the massive drug testing for the public transport…
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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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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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