Cebu Province is under heightened alert as Tropical Depression Verbena enters PAR, forcing pre-emptive evacuations and suspension of sea travel and classes. Stay informed and follow official advisories.
Cebu City disaster officials implement early evacuations and Code Red alert as Tropical Depression Verbena brings heavy rains. Stay safe and follow official advisories.
Lapu-Lapu City raises alert to Blue, suspends classes as Tropical Depression Verbena triggers Signal 1. EOC activated for emergency response coordination.
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 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 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.
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.
Cebu health officials warn of rising leptospirosis cases following Typhoon Tino. Dr. Nikki Catalan urges hospitals to stay vigilant and residents to seek immediate treatment if symptoms appear.
Cebu Province records 23 confirmed leptospirosis cases from November 1-14, 2025. Health officials warn residents exposed to floodwaters to seek immediate medical attention if symptoms appear.
Over 2,500 residents in Davao Occidental's remote Barangay South Lamidan received free medical services during DOH-Davao's week-long health mission, advancing Universal Health Care access.
Farmers from two irrigators associations in Zamboanga City attended a mental health awareness seminar. Learn how this initiative strengthens community well-being.
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas warns against fraudulent text messages with clickable links. Learn how to protect your accounts from scammers using text hijacking techniques.
Cebu Governor activates a task force as health experts warn of a potential spike in deadly leptospirosis cases following severe floods from Typhoon Tino. Learn the symptoms and safety measures.
After Typhoon Tino's severe flooding in Cebu, health officials warn of a potential leptospirosis outbreak. Learn the symptoms and new government task force response.
Davao City pioneers Philippines' first Indigenous Peoples Teen Center, addressing youth health, cultural preservation, and livelihood training for 2,000 indigenous adolescents.
DOLE launches investigations into 21 BPO companies accused of endangering workers during Super Typhoon Uwan. Labor Secretary Laguesma emphasizes worker safety as top priority.
PhilHealth continues using 2013 payment rates despite rising healthcare costs, forcing hospitals to operate at loss and patients to pay more out-of-pocket. Learn about the proposed DRG solution.
PhilHealth-Davao officials confirm all Filipinos are members under the Universal Health Care Act, eligible for services even with lapsed contributions. Learn how to register.
Signal No. 1 has been raised over Cebu and multiple regions as Tropical Depression Uwan intensifies, bringing heavy rainfall and potential flooding across the Philippines.
The Office of Civil Defense initiates mandatory evacuations across Western Visayas as severe weather threatens the region. Learn which areas are affected and safety measures being implemented.
The Department of Health imposes a 60-day price freeze on essential medicines across the Philippines to protect consumers from rising pharmaceutical costs during health emergencies.
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Central Luzon braces for Typhoon Uwan as RDRRMC 3 declares Red Alert status. Emergency operations centers activated, disaster response teams mobilized across the region.
National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council issues urgent directive for local governments to evacuate high-risk areas ahead of Tropical Depression Uwan's landfall. Critical deadline set for November 9 as storm intensifies.
The Department of Health declares Code Blue alert across all government hospitals in the Philippines as medical facilities prepare for potential mass casualty events and health emergencies.
Health officials in Central Visayas warn against antibiotic misuse during flood cleanup, highlighting risks of antimicrobial resistance and proper treatment alternatives.
Young leaders in Davao del Norte are pioneering innovative mental health programs and projects, creating a transformative impact on community wellness across the province.
Health authorities report alarming mortality rates across Cebu Province with 108 deaths, including 17 in Cebu City, prompting urgent public health response.
Cebu City Government takes proactive measures against leptospirosis by providing free cough medicine to residents. Learn about this health initiative and prevention tips.
Cebu City responds to rising leptospirosis cases by making free antibiotics available across all health centers. Learn about symptoms, prevention, and treatment options.