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 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 institutionalizes free annual health checkups for vulnerable sectors and a citywide mental health system. Mayor Archival's signature pending for implementation.
Mekeni Food Corp. backed a major Hospital on Wheels medical mission in Porac, offering free healthcare to over 1,000, prioritizing indigenous communities. Read about this impactful collaboration.
Pampanga High School students and teachers participated in a disaster preparedness drill led by the City DRRMO. Learn how the exercise aims to save lives.
Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro announces cash incentives up to P10,000, new uniforms, and noche buena packs for over 9,000 barangay health workers. A merrier Christmas for frontline community heroes.
Ayala's AC Health invests nearly P500M to modernize the 70-year-old Cebu Velez General Hospital, now Healthway Cebu Velez General Hospital, boosting Visayas healthcare. Read about the upgrades and regional impact.
Pampanga's new dialysis center in Apalit, funded via a P30M PPP, offers free PhilHealth treatment. It aims to serve over 200 patients daily, with more centers planned across the province.
DSWD activates red alert for Tropical Depression Wilma in Visayas. With P2.1B in standby funds & food packs ready, agencies coordinate for public safety. Stay informed.
Tropical Depression Wilma prompts proactive evacuations in Cebu City, with 211 individuals moved to safety. PAGASA forecasts improving weather, highlighting vital disaster preparedness lessons.
The DBM commits to timely fund release for PhilHealth's P113B 2026 subsidy, the largest single-year investment for poor Filipinos' healthcare, backed by sin taxes and restored SC funds.
Danao City Mayor orders suspension of government work on Dec 5, 2025, to prepare for Tropical Depression Wilma. Essential offices remain operational. Private firms urged to follow suit.
Tropical Depression Wilma maintains strength, set for landfall over Eastern Visayas or Dinagat Islands by Friday evening. Pagasa issues Wind Signal No. 1 for multiple areas. Residents urged to follow evacuation orders.
Tropical Depression Wilma moves toward the Visayas, prompting evacuation warnings in Cebu. Pagasa raises Wind Signal No. 1. Residents in flood-prone areas must prepare now.
Zamboanga Sibugay Police Provincial Office begins a five-day Firearm Proficiency Training to enhance marksmanship and tactical response. Learn about the program's goals.
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.
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.
Cebu City Medical Center acquires P38 million worth of new surgical equipment to address rising patient demand and aging machines. Mayor Archival commits to finishing hospital construction.
PCSO boosts emergency medical care, donating 10 vehicles to reach 99% national coverage. The program aims for 100% coverage by year-end. Read more about this vital initiative.
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.
Magalang's MALUgud Healthcare Program provides free monthly maintenance medicines to qualified residents, distributing 48,000 pills since October 2025. Discover how this initiative improves healthcare access.
Cebu Province unveils comprehensive development plan targeting healthcare, governance, and hunger. Key initiatives include mobile kitchens and infrastructure upgrades to boost public service.
UCMed's Diabetes and Nutrition Center receives 'Clinic of Competence' award from PCDEF, reinforcing its status as a leading diabetes care hub in the Visayas. Discover how this impacts patient care.
Bacolod City Councilor Caesar Distrito calls for urgent measures after consecutive typhoons cause severe flooding, highlighting climate change and proposing 5 key solutions.
PCSO delivers 82 medical transport vehicles to Negros Island Region and Western Visayas, enhancing emergency healthcare access for remote communities. Read how this initiative saves lives.
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.
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival cancels his Japan trip to oversee disaster preparedness for Tropical Depression Verbena. He urges residents to stay alert and prepared.
Cebu City's DVMF urges residents to secure pets and livestock as Tropical Depression 'Verbena' approaches. Dr. Alice Utlang emphasizes evacuation readiness for animal safety.
Mandaue City launches preemptive evacuation for riverside residents as Tropical Depression Verbena threatens heavy rains. Mayor Ouano prioritizes safety amid clogged drainage systems.
DSWD launches Philippine Community Resilience Project with P50-70M funding for vulnerable municipalities. Building disaster-resilient communities through participatory planning.
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival cancels his Japan trip to monitor Tropical Depression Verbena. He urges residents to prepare essential supplies and stay updated.