SA loob lamang ng 24-oras, umabot sa labing-isang wanted persons ang arestado sa manhunt operations na isinagawa ng mga units ng Northern Police District (NPD) at police stations sa magkakahiwalay na lugar sa CaMaNaVa area.
Sa ulat ng tanggapan ni NPD Acting Director P/BGen. Benliner Capili, kabilang sa mga naaresto ang 20-anyos na kelot na nakatala bilang Most Wanted Person sa Manila Police District dahil sa pagkakasangkot sa pagbebenta ng illegal na droga.
Ikinasa ng mga tauhan ni Caloocan Police Chief P/Col. Joey Goforth ang operation laban sa akusado nang makatanggap sila ng impormasyon na nagtatago umano ito sa Caloocan City.
Hindi na nakapalag ang akusado nang masukol ng tumutugis na mga tauhan ng Caloocan Police Sub-Station 2 sa 3rd Avenue, Brgy. 120, Caloocan City.
Dinakip ang akusado sa bisa ng arrest warrant na inisyu ng Regional Trial Court Branch 38, Manila City noong April 29, 2026 para sa Service of Sentence dahil sa kasong paglabag sa Sections 5 at 11, ng  RA 9165 na walang inirekomendang piyansa.
Sa pamamagitan ng Six-Point Strategic Program Thrust nito, pinatitibay ng NPD ang pangako nitong pangalagaan ang mga komunidad, pagpapanatili ng kapayapaan at kaayusan, at paghahatid ng mabilis, mahusay, at maaasahang serbisyo ng pulisya sa publiko. (Richard Mesa)

MARIING isinusulong ni Deputy Speaker Janette Loreto-Garin ang pagpapalawig ng feeding program ng gobyerno para sa mga batang Pinoy sa ginanap na pagtalakay ng Committee on Appropriations ng substitute bill para sa panukalang “Masustansyang Pagkain para sa Batang Pilipino Act,” kung saan nagsisilbi siyang bilang isa sa mga principal authors.

Sa ilalim ng panukala, isinusulong ang paglalaan sa nasa P10 bilyon para daycare children sa ilalim ng Department of Social Welfare and Development, na sumasakop sa 200 feeding days para sa tinatayang nasa 2 million beneficiaries.

Nasa P43.2B para sa Phase 1 implementation sa ilalim ng Department of Education, na sumasakop sa Kindergarten hanggang Grade 3, kung saan target nito ang tinatayang 8 million school children para sa 200 feeding days.

Sinabi ni Garin na ang panukalang alokasyon ay para sa direct cost ng masustansiyang pagkain, partikular na yaong nanggaling mula sa local farmers at mangingisda, masiguro na ang government funds ay direktang mapapakinabangan ng mga batang Pilipino children at local food producers.

Iginiit naman nito na walang bahagi ng panukalang pondo ay dapat gamitin sa maintenance and other operating expenses (MOOE) tulad ng meetings, orientations o kitchen tools.

“Every peso should go to feeding children and supporting our farmers and local producers. This is about nutrition, education, and livelihood working together,” ani Garin.

Ayon sa mambabatas, ang sapat na nutrisyon ay direktang nakakaapekto sa kalusugan, cognitive development, mas maayos na school participation, at higher learning outcomes sa mga bata.

“This is an investment in our children and in the country’s future. Nutrition is directly connected to learning, productivity, and long-term national development. If we want a stronger Philippines, we must start by ensuring that our children are healthy and well-nourished,” dagdag ni Garin.

(Vina de Guzman)

WHILE cardiovascular disease persists as a leading cause of global mortality, medical experts are increasingly shifting away from viewing heart health in isolation. Many of them are now advocating for a holistic approach that integrates mental health care into standard cardiac treatment.


After all, the physiological link between chronic stress, anxiety, and heart function is profound; sustained high levels of cortisol and adrenaline can accelerate arterial damage, trigger inflammatory responses, and contribute to hypertension, effectively placing the heart in a state of constant, damaging strain.


The connection between mental health and heart health was brought to light during the Advocacy Hour Usapang Puso sa Puso, held as part of the 56th PHA-PCC Annual Convention and Scientific Meeting on May 26, 2026, at Edsa Shangri-La Mandaluyong City.


With the theme “Mental Health & The Heart,” the session brought together cardiologists, psychiatrists, faith leaders, mental health advocates, and members of the public to discuss how stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and burnout may affect cardiovascular health.


PHA Director III and Advocacy Hour Committee Chair Dr. Iris M. Garcia was joined by Philippine Psychiatrist Association President Dr. Joan Mae Perez-Rifareal, actress, content creator and television host Hershey Neri, and spiritual leader Dr. Ed Lapiz.

Dr. Garcia emphasized that mental health plays an important role in how people think, feel, act, and make decisions in their daily lives.

“Mental health is part of our overall health. It affects how we think, feel, act, relate with others, and make decisions every day,” she said.

She added that emotional struggles can also affect the body, including the heart.

“Kapag ang isang tao ay dumadaan sa depression, anxiety, chronic stress, trauma, lack of sleep, or emotional overload, hindi lang isip at damdamin ang naaapektuhan. The body is affected too, including the heart,” Dr. Garcia said.

Dr. Garcia also noted that heart advocates have a role in creating safe spaces where mental health can be discussed openly and with compassion.

“As we continue promoting heart health, may we also create safe spaces where mental health can be discussed with compassion and without judgment. Seeking help is not a sign of weakness. It is a step toward healing,” she said.

In addition, Dr. Perez-Rifareal said mental health should not be treated separately from physical health, especially as many people continue to experience chronic stress and emotional struggles.

“Physical and mental health are deeply interconnected. We cannot separate one from the other,” she said.

She said stress is part of life, but excessive and unmanaged stress may lead to burnout, anxiety, depression, unhealthy coping habits, and other health risks.

“Do not be afraid of the word stress. It is part of life,” Perez-Rifareal said.

Perez-Rifareal also encouraged the public to protect their mental well-being through proper sleep, healthy food, exercise, hobbies or stress outlets, and a strong support system.

Meanwhile, celebrity guest Hershey Neri, who is currently a psychology student and mental health advocate, shared the physical trauma she had at 19 and how therapy helped her understand said trauma and healing.

“The therapy really changed my life,” Neri said.

She reminded the public that healing can be difficult, but seeking help is an important step toward recovery.

“Healing or going to therapy is like peeling off a band-aid. It hurts because you are healing,” she said.

Neri also encouraged people to show compassion to those who are struggling emotionally.

“Sometimes people do not need advice right away. Sometimes they just want someone to ask, ‘How can I help?’” she said.

“I have more than a thousand bashers, but I have five best friends and my parents. I have seven people who love and support me and they are my safe place,” Neri as she chose to focus on the people who genuinely support and care for her.

She added that she chose to work for comedy because she uses humor to heal. “Because laughter is medicine, I want to share my life, a beautiful life of laughter, to others,” she concluded.


Pastor Ed Lapiz, on the other hand, warned about the emotional burden caused by social media pressure, negativity, and information overload.

“There is a difference between being informed and being invaded by information,” Lapiz said.

He urged the public to protect their peace while staying compassionate.

Quoting the bible verse, “Let not your heart be troubled,” he said: “Guard the heart, but do not harden it,” Lapiz said.

The discussion highlighted the need for whole-person heart care. While medicines, exercise, healthy food, blood pressure control, and cholesterol management remain important, emotional wellness, rest, stress management, safe relationships, and professional support must also be part of prevention and recovery.📰🗞️📰