The DOH Central Visayas urges the public to prioritize health and safety this Christmas and New Year through its 'Ligtas Christmas' campaign. Focus on proper food, exercise, safe travel, and avoiding fireworks.
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 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.
Philippine police in Cebu arrest 10 for illegal gambling days before Christmas. Suspects include swertres ushers, collectors, and a minor playing 'Tong-its'. Read the full story.
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.
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.
Jollibee launches its biggest holiday campaign, 'Buo ang Saya ng Pasko,' with 300 Joyful Christmas Stores, a touching film, and treats for Simbang Gabi churchgoers and students. Discover the new bundles and the message of togetherness.
Authorities incinerated P468 million worth of shabu, marijuana, and expired regulated drugs in Cebu. The destruction, witnessed by top officials, highlights the ongoing campaign against narcotics in Central Visayas.
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.
The Philippine Army's 10th ID reports a major victory against insurgents in Davao Region for 2025, dismantling the last NPA unit and seizing drugs and firearms. Read the full report on the region's new peace.
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 Davao del Norte and Davao del Sur hold consultative forums to combat disinformation. Officials stress collaboration between police, media, and the public to promote truth.
Iloilo City Police Office reports 415 arrests from Jan-Nov 2025, including 85 most wanted persons. Public urged to support ongoing fugitive manhunt.
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.
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.
DSWD-Davao Region announces a significant decline in Violence Against Women and Children cases from 2023 to 2024. Officials credit grassroots advocacy and strengthened reporting mechanisms for the progress.
Police in Zamboanga Peninsula confiscated P158.2 million worth of smuggled cigarettes in November, arresting 25 suspects. Read about the intensified anti-smuggling operations.
Western Visayas police arrest 152 drug suspects, seize over 8.4kg of shabu in November 2025 operations. Read about the regionwide crackdown and community efforts.
Virginia Food Inc. relaunches its heartfelt 'Basta Pasko, Virginia' Christmas campaign, spotlighting family traditions and a new song by Jethro Alaban. Discover how the brand celebrates Filipino holiday spirit.
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.
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.
The DOH reports a sharp rise in HIV cases in the Philippines, with over 5,500 new infections from July to September 2025. Learn the key regions affected and the reasons behind the increase.
The DOH reports over 5,500 new HIV cases from July to September 2025, a 22% increase. Learn about the regional hotspots and the reasons behind the surge.
Comelec-PFAD recommends terminating investigation into Senator Chiz Escudero's 2022 campaign contributions from Lawrence Lubiano. No evidence of election law violation found. Read the full details.
Comelec will decide on Senator Escudero's campaign donation case by Wednesday and Senator Marcoleta must explain P112M election spending discrepancies by next Friday. Read the latest updates.
The Comelec will release its decision on Senator Francis Escudero's campaign finance case involving donor Lawrence Lubiano by November 26. Get the latest updates on this developing political story.
Bacolod City Council approves a resolution urging all city offices and barangays to participate in the 2025 18-day campaign to end violence against women (VAW). Join the movement for a #VAWfreePH.
Angeles City officials, led by Mayor Jon Lazatin, launched an 18-day campaign to end violence against women. The initiative focuses on prevention, survivor support, and reinforcing gender-sensitive practices.