PhilHealth Pays Over P250B in Medical Claims for 2025
PhilHealth disburses a record P250.73 billion in medical claims from Jan-Oct 2025, an 83% jump. See how this impacts healthcare access for Filipinos.
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Health Groups Demand Total Vape Ban in PH
ASH Philippines declares a total vape ban is feasible with government political will. Health advocates fully support DOH's proposal, citing failed regulation and youth targeting. #VapeBan #PublicHealth
1,000 Residents Relocated After Earthquake Sinkholes
San Remigio, Cebu faces mass relocation as 60 earthquake-induced sinkholes force 1,000 residents from homes. Learn about the geological crisis and recovery efforts.
PCS: 12 Cancers Linked to Tobacco Exposure
The Philippine Cancer Society warns that secondhand and thirdhand smoke also cause cancer. Learn about the 12 types of cancer linked to tobacco to protect your family.
Cebu Official Explains Sea Ambulance Budget Questions
Cebu Board Member Celestino Martinez clarifies his questions about P25M sea ambulances, emphasizing budget oversight role amid online reactions to Governor Baricuatro's comments.
PHP113B PhilHealth Subsidy for 2026 Assured
DBM guarantees timely release of PHP113 billion PhilHealth subsidy in 2026 budget, doubling government support for universal healthcare. Learn how this impacts Filipino health coverage.
Mawab Strengthens Disaster Response Protocols
Mawab, Davao de Oro is enhancing its disaster preparedness with a new Risk Communication Plan and updated emergency protocols for faster response to protect residents.
Bacolod Council Urges Leptospirosis Prevention Measures
Bacolod City Council approves resolution for immediate leptospirosis prevention following typhoon flooding. Health Office urged to launch citywide campaign and disinfection.
Cebu Sea Ambulance Not Purchased, Officials Clarify
Cebu provincial officials reveal sea ambulance used in medical missions was borrowed, not purchased. Budget deliberations uncover procurement process still pending. Read the full story.
Global Experts Push WHO on Tobacco Harm Reduction
Over 40 medical experts urge WHO to adopt tobacco harm reduction, citing scientific evidence that smoke-free alternatives can save millions of lives. Read their compelling arguments.
PWS Cebu 24/7 Operations During Typhoon Tino
Prime Waste Solutions Cebu kept Binaliw facility running 24/7 during typhoon, aiding 2,700 families with essential supplies and water rationing in affected communities.
Cebu's Resilience Tested by Series of Natural Disasters
Cebu confronts a series of calamities from an earthquake to typhoons Tino and Verbena. While effective disaster management prevented deaths, Olango Island's damage highlights community vulnerability. Learn the key lessons.
Leptospirosis Kills 4 in Cebu City After Flooding
Four fatalities from suspected leptospirosis reported in Cebu City following typhoon-induced flooding. Health officials warn residents to avoid floodwaters and seek preventive medication.
Davao City Encourages Male Involvement in Family Planning
Davao City Population Division emphasizes male participation in family planning and offers free vasectomy services. Learn about the benefits and schedule.
Cebu City: Zero Casualties from Tropical Depression Verbena
Cebu City reports no deaths or landslides from Tropical Depression Verbena thanks to community cooperation. High-risk barangays remain on alert as saturated ground poses landslide threat.
FSCC 2026 Priority: Map Corporate Links for Stability
Philippine Financial Stability Council prioritizes corporate linkage mapping for 2026 to identify contagion risks and strengthen systemic monitoring. Learn how this protects the financial ecosystem.
Exposed Cebu Mountainside Risks Landslide After Project Stop
Former Cebu City official warns halted Monterrazas de Cebu development creates landslide danger. DENR stoppage order leaves slopes exposed without stabilization measures. Learn the risks.
DSWD Launches P50-70M Community Resilience Project
DSWD launches Philippine Community Resilience Project with P50-70M funding for vulnerable municipalities. Building disaster-resilient communities through participatory planning.
Cebu Mayor in Manila for NPOC, Japan for Smart Cities
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival attends the National Peace and Order Council meeting in Manila and a Smart Cities Conference in Japan, while monitoring an incoming weather disturbance for Cebu.
Inayawan Landfill Rehabilitation Stalled by Ownership Review
Cebu City's Inayawan landfill rehabilitation faces delays due to ownership uncertainty. Learn how this legal limbo affects waste management and public health.
Internal Stress: The Real Source and Solutions
Discover why stress originates internally from unfinished tasks and misaligned goals. Learn practical strategies to close open loops and regain mental clarity in daily life.
Cebu City Waste Crisis: Health Emergency Looms
Cebu City faces a public health emergency as garbage piles up despite government clean-up efforts. Councilor Garganera warns of irreversible damage without immediate waste management reforms.
Marcos Backs Space Tech for Disaster Management
President Marcos emphasizes space technology's crucial role in climate monitoring and disaster preparedness at Asia Pacific Regional Space Forum in Cebu. Read how nations collaborate.
Leptospirosis Surge in Cebu: 106 Cases, 7 Deaths
Cebu Province faces leptospirosis outbreak with 106 cases and 7 fatalities in November 2025. Health officials urge immediate medical care after flood exposure. Learn prevention tips.
Cordova Leptospirosis Alert: Mayor Urges Immediate Action
Cordova Mayor Cesar Suan urges residents exposed to floodwaters from Typhoon Tino to seek immediate medical care after first leptospirosis case confirmed. Learn symptoms and prevention.
Cordova's First Leptospirosis Case After Typhoons
Cordova reports its first leptospirosis case after recent typhoons. Mayor Cesar Suan urges residents with flood exposure to seek immediate medical consultation to prevent severe illness.
Cebu's Disaster Funds Strained After Multiple Calamities
Cebu Province faces critical disaster fund shortage after earthquakes and typhoons depleted P110M. Officials warn of limited capacity for future emergencies. Pray for no December storms.
Negros Power Aids Typhoon Tino Victims in Negros Occ.
Negros Electric and Power Corp. provides 100 sacks of rice to families affected by Typhoon Tino in Negros Occidental, reinforcing its commitment to community resilience.
Bacolod Teen Summit Addresses Adolescent Health Crisis
Bacolod City launches its first Teen Summit targeting adolescent health and teen pregnancy prevention. Learn how the city is empowering youth with education and safe spaces.
42 Pampanga Barangays Remain Flooded Despite Fair Weather
Flooding persists in 42 Pampanga barangays across 9 towns. Macabebe worst hit with 14 areas submerged. 126 families in evacuation centers as monitoring continues.
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