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19/10/2025

COMMUNITY TRANSMISSION OF FLU

The Philippine Society for Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (PSMID) reported a steady increase in influenza cases in Metro Manila from August to early October 2025, based on data from tertiary hospitals.

According to surveillance reports from the infection control committees from
various hospitals in Metro Manila, more than 6,000 flu tests were conducted during the period.

Positivity rates rose from 39% in August and September to 42% in October, indicating sustained community transmission.

“These high positivity rates point to ongoing community transmission and show that a substantial proportion of people tested were indeed infected with flu,” PSMID said in its report.

PSMID urged the public to follow preventive measures such as vaccination, regular handwashing, proper cough etiquette, and mask-wearing.

19/10/2025

PEACEFUL RALLY IN VIGAN

A peaceful prayer rally was held at Plaza Burgos in Vigan City, Ilocos Sur on Sunday, October 19 to protest against corruption, illegal dredging, and political dynasties.

🎥: Vigan Cathedral/Facebook

19/10/2025

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) cannot cancel passports without specific orders from the courts.

Navotas Rep. Toby Tiangco said the Administrative Code empowers the DFA secretary to cancel passports “in the interest of national security, public safety or public health, without need of a court order.”

19/10/2025

Pre-trial judges of the International Criminal Court (ICC) have appointed three medical experts to assess the fitness to stand trial of former president Rodrigo Duterte.

The experts were given until Oct. 31 to file their reports on Duterte’s medical assessment.

19/10/2025

Romualdez was scheduled to appear before the ICI on Wednesday, Oct. 22, but the commission announced that he will undergo a medical procedure that day.

Romualdez was scheduled to appear before the ICI on Wednesday, Oct. 22, but the commission announced that he will undergo a medical procedure that day.

19/10/2025

| UP NCPAG Prof. Kim Robert de Leon explains that all government contracts have retention money and a one-year warranty period meant to ensure project quality. But despite these safeguards and required inspection reports, he says lapses still happen — raising calls for stronger accountability in public spending.

19/10/2025

Tropical Storm 'Ramil' is now over Manila Bay, according to the latest advisory from PAGASA.

The weather bureau said the storm is packing maximum sustained winds of 65 kilometers per hour near the center and gusts reaching up to 90 kilometers per hour.

Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal 2 remains in effect over parts of Quirino, Nueva Vizcaya, Benguet, La Union, Pangasinan, Aurora, Nueva Ecija, Bulacan, Tarlac, Pampanga, Zambales, Bataan, Metro Manila, Rizal, Laguna, and Quezon, including the Polillo Islands.

PAGASA said 'Ramil' is expected to move west-northwest or northwest across Central Luzon before emerging over the coastal waters of Zambales or Pangasinan later this afternoon.

The storm is forecast to leave the Philippine Area of Responsibility by Monday morning, October 20.

19/10/2025

Prince Andrew announced he will no longer use his title as the Duke of York, following years of public backlash over his association with the late U.S. s*x offender Jeffrey Epstein.

He said the continued allegations against him have become a distraction to King Charles III and the royal family’s duties.

"With His Majesty’s agreement, we feel I must now go a step further. I will therefore no longer use the title or the honours which have been conferred upon me. As I have said previously, I vigorously deny the accusations against me,” he said.

He also reiterated his denial of all accusations.

The decision came after discussions with senior royals, with sources saying the King approved of the move.

He stepped down as a UK trade envoy in 2011, withdrew from royal duties in 2019, and was stripped of military titles and patronages in 2022 amid allegations of s*xual misconduct, all of which he has denied. | via Reuters

19/10/2025

Five people were killed after a tree fell on their home in Barangay Cawayanin, Pitogo, Quezon early Friday morning.

Initial investigation showed that the family was asleep when the tree collapsed on their house.

The eldest child was the lone survivor of the incident.

📷: Ellaine Agupitan

19/10/2025

Former executive secretary Eduardo Ermita passed away on Saturday, Oct. 18, at the age of 90.

Ermita served as executive secretary from 2004 to 2010 under the administration of former president and now Pampanga Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.

19/10/2025

The Department of Health (DOH) said it will formally launch on Monday, Oct. 20, a campaign that will allow citizens to take part in reporting irregularities involving its non-operational super health centers nationwide.

The DOH is strongly encouraging the public to report any anomalies or issues regarding the non-functioning super health centers.

18/10/2025

With dreams bigger than the court, Alas Pilipinas reveals the fire behind their fight at the 2025 Men's Volleyball World Championships. Don't miss their exclusive interview on Homestretch, this Sunday at 4PM on One News.

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