Marcos Orders PhilHealth Amnesty on Unpaid Contributions
President Marcos Jr. directs PhilHealth to grant a general amnesty on interest and penalties for unpaid contributions, offering relief to 300,000 members. Learn how to settle your backlog.
President Marcos Jr. directs PhilHealth to grant a general amnesty on interest and penalties for unpaid contributions, offering relief to 300,000 members. Learn how to settle your backlog.
Cebu's P11.9 billion 2026 budget faces delay as lawmakers reopen it for changes to meet national rules. Key allocations for disaster aid and tourism are adjusted. Read the full story.
LH Foundation, Cebu Archdiocese, and Clinica Prime Cebu partner to provide a decade of primary healthcare for priests through the Lim Liu Medical Charity Program. Discover the initiative's impact.
Gov. Lilia Pineda announces a 2026 agenda to create Youth Care Centers for autism and mental health, expand feeding programs, and support out-of-school youth. Learn about Pampanga's new healthcare push.
PhilHealth disbursed nearly P275 billion in medical claims from January to November 2025, a 79.58% increase year-on-year. See how this impacts healthcare access.
Cebu Province deploys 325 new medical and non-medical personnel to 10 government hospitals to address chronic staff shortages and improve healthcare access, especially in remote areas.
Cebu Provincial Government deploys 325 new medical and non-medical staff to 10 hospitals to address shortages and improve healthcare services across the province. Read more.
AppleOne Group enters 2026 with cautious optimism, focusing on healthcare-led growth and disciplined real estate after a volatile year. President Ray Manigsaca outlines plans for expansion.
Southern Philippines Medical Center in Davao launches a P300M robotic surgery & neurorehabilitation facility, expanding advanced healthcare access in Mindanao. 23 patients already treated.
Over 2,500 indigenous community members in Davao Occidental received essential healthcare and social services through a multi-agency outreach caravan. Read about the successful collaboration.
After 30+ years, Sitio NHA in Cebu City uplands finally has reliable water via MCWD. Mayor Archival inspected the project bringing relief to 240+ residents. Read more.
Frederick Kesner of CCNSHS founded Project Alaga to provide free healthcare after witnessing a mother's struggle. The initiative has served over 3,000 families and earned him national recognition as one of the Ten Outstanding Boy Scouts of the Philippines
After a six-month audit, Cebu City's long-delayed medical center construction will restart in January 2025, aiming for partial use by November. Mayor Archival vows to complete this vital public health project.
Cebu's Provincial Board passes a digital services ordinance on second reading, aiming to streamline government transactions and boost data protection. Read more about the P5M initiative.
A new P34 million DOH BUCAS Center is underway in Santa Ana, Pampanga, with a target opening in July 2026. The project boosts local healthcare access.
Cebu's Provincial Board approves the P11.9 billion 2026 budget on second reading. Key adjustments include reallocating P178M and clarifying CPAC's funding status. Final passage expected in January.
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.
Davao City Government and DCWD install eight 2,000-liter water tanks in upland Barangay Langub, providing free potable water to over 1,150 households. Read about this vital interim solution.
The Pampanga Provincial Government provides P2,000 cash, rice, and food packs to 4,281 patients battling serious illnesses. Governor Lilia Pineda leads the aid distribution to ease financial burdens.
Gov. Pamela Baricuatro establishes Cebu People's Action Center via executive order, criticizing the Provincial Board's budget cut. The move aims to enhance community service, especially during emergencies.
Governor Baricuatro's office injects P75 million into CP-Gifts to settle unpaid stipends for Cebu scholars. Officials promise payments by early 2026 and vow stricter monitoring. Read the full story.
Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro criticizes the Provincial Board for removing the P14-million budget for CPAC, a key service delivery program. Read about the legal clash and its impact on public service.
Negros Occidental's provincial board greenlights P85 million in Service Recognition Incentive and gratuity pay for employees. Bacolod City also approves similar benefits, aiming for pre-Christmas release.
Governor Pamela Baricuatro defends the Cebu People's Action Center after the Provincial Board recommends defunding. Read about the clash over public service priorities.
Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro questions the value of being the richest province if assets aren't felt by citizens. COA's 2024 report shows Cebu leads with P339 billion in assets.
Cebu City and Province recorded no crimes during the first Misa de Gallo dawn mass on December 16, 2025, thanks to massive police visibility and proactive security measures.
The Cebu Provincial Board's budget committee recommends defunding the P14M 2026 allocation for CPAC, citing lack of formal office structure. Final vote set for December 22, 2025.
Cebu Province's 2026 revenue projections plummet by P10.12B after inflated estimates from the previous Garcia administration. Governor Baricuatro proposes a 'realistic' P11.9B budget. Read the full report on the fiscal overhaul.