Marcos Orders PhilHealth Amnesty on Unpaid Contributions
President Marcos Jr. directs PhilHealth to grant a general amnesty on interest and penalties for unpaid contributions, offering relief to 300,000 members. Learn how to settle your backlog.
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Davao City Acquires Heavy-Duty Vacuum Jetting Truck
Davao City Government deploys a new heavy-duty vacuum jetting truck to combat street flooding and clear clogged drainage systems, enhancing response to resident complaints.
Woman Reunites with Family After 30 Years Missing
A heartwarming reunion in Ormoc City after three decades. Discover how community and government programs brought Nanay Saturnina home. Read her story of hope.
10-Year Medical Program Launched for Cebu Clergy
LH Foundation, Cebu Archdiocese, and Clinica Prime Cebu partner to provide a decade of primary healthcare for priests through the Lim Liu Medical Charity Program. Discover the initiative's impact.
Pampanga to Push for Autism, Mental Health Care Centers
Gov. Lilia Pineda announces a 2026 agenda to create Youth Care Centers for autism and mental health, expand feeding programs, and support out-of-school youth. Learn about Pampanga's new healthcare push.
Pampanga Governor Calls for Swift Service Delivery in 2026
Pampanga Governor Lilia Pineda directs provincial employees to accelerate medical aid and social services. Read her New Year's mandate for enhanced public service.
Globe-NCS JV Closes, Renames Yondu to NCS Philippines
Globe Telecom and Singapore's NCS complete their joint venture, creating NCS Philippines. The move expands ICT capacity and positions the country as a key hub for digital, cloud, and AI services in Asia-Pacific. Discover the impact.
PhilHealth Paid P275B in Claims from Jan-Nov 2025
PhilHealth disbursed nearly P275 billion in medical claims from January to November 2025, a 79.58% increase year-on-year. See how this impacts healthcare access.
Cebu Hires 325 New Hospital Staff to Improve Healthcare
Cebu Province deploys 325 new medical and non-medical personnel to 10 government hospitals to address chronic staff shortages and improve healthcare access, especially in remote areas.
325 New Medical Personnel Deployed in Cebu Hospitals
Cebu Provincial Government deploys 325 new medical and non-medical staff to 10 hospitals to address shortages and improve healthcare services across the province. Read more.
PDIC, OGCC Expand Legal Collaboration via New MOA
PDIC and OGCC signed a new agreement to enhance legal services, aiming to protect depositors and ensure financial system stability. Learn more about this key partnership.
16 Apprehended in Cebu City Anti-Mendicancy Operation
Cebu City authorities detained 16 individuals, including minors used for begging, in a renewed push against street mendicancy. The operation highlights a coordinated, culturally sensitive enforcement strategy.
AppleOne Group's 2026 Strategy: Healthcare and Selective Expansion
AppleOne Group enters 2026 with cautious optimism, focusing on healthcare-led growth and disciplined real estate after a volatile year. President Ray Manigsaca outlines plans for expansion.
Bacolod OKs P327.9M Waste Management Deal for 2026
Bacolod City Council greenlights Mayor Gasataya's request to sign a P327.9 million contract with a new consortium for garbage collection and disposal in 2026, aiming for improved services.
SPMC Davao Launches Robotic Surgery & Rehabilitation Center
Southern Philippines Medical Center in Davao launches a P300M robotic surgery & neurorehabilitation facility, expanding advanced healthcare access in Mindanao. 23 patients already treated.
Gov't Caravan Serves 2,548 Indigenous People in Davao
Over 2,500 indigenous community members in Davao Occidental received essential healthcare and social services through a multi-agency outreach caravan. Read about the successful collaboration.
Bacolod Council Special Session for P440M Waste Deal
The Bacolod City Council will hold a special session on Dec. 29 to authorize Mayor Gasataya to sign P440 million in environmental service contracts for 2026, ensuring uninterrupted garbage collection and landfill management.
Cebu City Council Urges Satellite Office in Highlands
Cebu City Council files a resolution to establish a satellite City Hall in the highlands, aiming to bring essential services closer to upland residents and reduce travel burdens. Read more about this inclusive development move.
Satellite Gov't Office Proposed for Cebu Upland Barangays
Cebu City Councilor Pastor Alcover Jr. proposes a satellite government office in the uplands to bring vital services closer to residents, reducing travel burdens and costs.
CCNSHS Student's Medical Project Alaga Helps 3,000 Families
Frederick Kesner of CCNSHS founded Project Alaga to provide free healthcare after witnessing a mother's struggle. The initiative has served over 3,000 families and earned him national recognition as one of the Ten Outstanding Boy Scouts of the Philippines
CCMC Construction Set for January 2025 Restart
After a six-month audit, Cebu City's long-delayed medical center construction will restart in January 2025, aiming for partial use by November. Mayor Archival vows to complete this vital public health project.
Cebu Advances Digital Services Framework Ordinance
Cebu's Provincial Board passes a digital services ordinance on second reading, aiming to streamline government transactions and boost data protection. Read more about the P5M initiative.
Cebu PB OKs Province-Wide Digital Services Ordinance
Cebu's Provincial Board greenlights a digital services framework to enhance public service delivery and data protection. A P5M initial fund is allocated. Read the full story.
8 Badjao Apprehended for Anti-Mendicancy Violation in Cebu
Eight Badjao individuals were taken into custody in Cebu City for violating the anti-mendicancy ordinance. Police acted on a citizen's complaint about traffic and safety hazards.
180 Families Benefit from PRC Zamboanga Health Caravan
The Philippine Red Cross Zamboanga City Chapter concluded 2025 by providing free medical services, groceries, and kits to 180 underprivileged families in Guiwan. Read about this impactful community partnership.
8 Badjao Members Rescued for Begging in Cebu City
Cebu authorities rescued eight Badjao individuals for violating the Anti-Mendicancy Ordinance at a major intersection. The operation aims to ensure safety ahead of Sinulog and ASEAN Summit.
New DSWD Pag-Abot Center Opens in Pampanga
The DSWD inaugurated a Pag-Abot Center in the Pampanga Capitol Compound on December 22. The facility offers shelter, food, and services to homeless individuals and vulnerable sectors. Learn how this initiative aims to create safer living conditions.
P34M DOH BUCAS Center Breaks Ground in Santa Ana
A new P34 million DOH BUCAS Center is underway in Santa Ana, Pampanga, with a target opening in July 2026. The project boosts local healthcare access.
Cebu City P50M Free Health, Mental Wellness Plan
Cebu City Council passes ordinances for free annual medical exams and 24/7 mental health support. Mayor Archival's approval pending to implement the P50 million initiative for vulnerable residents.
Cebu City Council Passes Permanent Free Health Program
Cebu City Council institutionalizes free annual health check-ups and mental health services for seniors, PWDs, LGBTQIA+, and low-income residents. Learn about the new citywide system.
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