DOH's Holiday Health & Safety Reminders for Filipinos
The DOH launches 'Gawing Ligtas Christmas' campaign, urging moderation on sweets, daily exercise, and road safety to prevent holiday injuries and illnesses. Ensure a healthy New Year!
The DOH launches 'Gawing Ligtas Christmas' campaign, urging moderation on sweets, daily exercise, and road safety to prevent holiday injuries and illnesses. Ensure a healthy New Year!
Cebu and the Philippine property sector will focus on rebuilding trust and affordable housing in 2026 after a tough 2025. Industry leaders Anthony Leuterio and Harold See outline the recovery path. Read more.
The DOH launches its Ligtas-Tigdas vaccination campaign in January 2025 to protect children against measles and rubella. Cases are up 29% in 2025. Learn the schedule and target age group.
The DOH is exploring an expansion of zero-balance billing to cover semi-private rooms for barangay health workers. This move follows a directive from President Marcos Jr. to widen the program's reach.
Pagasa warns of scattered rain and thunderstorms in Central Visayas this weekend due to easterlies. Residents advised to prepare for possible flash floods and landslides.
NBI-Central Visayas assures equal treatment for contractor Sarah Discaya and 8 DPWH engineers detained over a P96.5M flood control anomaly. Justice Secretary Vida's directive aims to restore public trust in the justice system.
Philippines DOH reports a 29% rise in measles cases for 2025, with over 4,800 infections. A nationwide Measles-Rubella vaccination campaign targets children starting January 2026. Learn how to protect your family.
DepEd Central Visayas races to repair 200+ schools damaged by the Sept. 30 quake and Typhoon Tino, but faces a severe P4.3B funding gap and a lack of structural engineers. Learn about the recovery priorities.
The DOH calls for a safer holiday season, urging Filipinos to avoid health risks from the '4Ms', alcohol, and fireworks. Embrace 'TED' and 'BiyaHealthy' for a joyful celebration.
Coast Guard stations in Central Visayas have lifted the initial voyage suspension as Tropical Depression Wilma weakened. Key routes from Cebu to Camotes, Toledo, and San Carlos resume operations. PAGASA continues to warn small vessels.
A DOH official urges breaking the stigma around safe sex discussions to achieve real HIV literacy and combat the virus's spread in the Philippines. Join the conversation.
Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro, as new RDC 7 chair, prioritizes infrastructure, inclusive growth, and health systems for Central Visayas. Learn about her post-disaster recovery vision.
Police in Central Visayas arrest nearly 4,000 individuals in a major illegal gambling operation from Jan-Nov 2025, seizing over P578,000. Community urged to report activities.
Police in Central Visayas arrested nearly 4,000 individuals in illegal gambling stings from January to November 2025. Brig. Gen. Maranan vows to continue the crackdown. Read the full report.
Inflation in Central Visayas accelerated to 3.3% in November 2025, driven by rising electricity and transport costs. Discover the key factors behind the regional surge.
Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro is now the chairperson of the Regional Development Council in Central Visayas (RDC-7). She succeeds Bohol Governor Erico Aristotle Aumentado, who passed the torch in a formal ceremony.
Police Regional Office 7 reports arresting nearly 5,000 wanted persons from Jan 1 to Nov 27, 2025. Read about the successful manhunt operations and community safety efforts.
Police Regional Office 7's year-long manhunt nets over 5,000 fugitives, including 936 Most Wanted Persons. Discover how this operation makes Central Visayas safer.
Davao City Health Office secures numerous accolades at the DOH Harmonized Health Awards 2025, recognized for child health, UHC, and healthy workplaces. Discover the city's health achievements.
Central Visayas police confiscated P1B worth of shabu & other drugs, arrested over 9,000 suspects, and achieved a near-perfect conviction rate in 2025. Read the full report.
Police in Central Visayas deploy personnel for Simbang Gabi masses starting Dec 16, 2025, and raise alert status through 2026 for Christmas, Sinulog, and the ASEAN Summit. Read about the security plans.
Heavy rain flooded a Lapu-Lapu school, exposing 700+ students. This comes as Cebu logs 426 probable leptospirosis cases. Authorities urge immediate action amid testing delays.
Bayan Central Visayas criticizes Cebu lawmakers for securing P55.77B in DPWH funds, arguing it neglects hospitals, housing, and education. Read the full investigation.
Cebu Province reports 426 probable leptospirosis cases and 12 deaths in November 2025. Officials debate outbreak declaration amid delayed confirmatory tests from RITM. Read the full report.
A former airman's deathbed warning against vaping highlights a public health crisis in the Philippines. DOH reports surging youth use and pushes for a full ban.
Progressive groups marched in Central Visayas demanding wage hikes, farmer subsidies, and anti-corruption measures. Join the conversation about social justice.
Police Regional Office 7 escalates to full alert status for November 30 Trillion Peso March 2.0 protest and holiday travel. Enhanced security measures implemented across Central Visayas.
DOH provided free HIV services to 2,500 people at Quezon Memorial Circle as new infections surge 550% since 2010. Learn about prevention efforts and alarming statistics.
Police Regional Office 7 achieves remarkable 99.70% conviction rate in drug-related cases from January to November 2025. Learn how proper evidence handling and legal protocols ensure justice delivery.
10 stakeholders unite to save Philippines' seaweed industry from climate change threats. New technical working group aims for coordinated revival strategy. Read the full story.