2025 Wrap-Up: A Year of Resilience and Reckoning
As 2025 ends, we reflect on a transformative year marked by natural disasters, governance shifts, and personal resilience. Discover the key lessons and look ahead with clarity. Read the full analysis.
As 2025 ends, we reflect on a transformative year marked by natural disasters, governance shifts, and personal resilience. Discover the key lessons and look ahead with clarity. Read the full analysis.
Cardinal David reflects on a tumultuous 2025 for Filipinos—marked by papal transition, disasters, and injustice—finding hope in resilience. Read his powerful Christmas message.
DOLE clarifies holiday pay rates for employees working on Dec 24 & 25, 2025. Know your rights for special non-working day and regular holiday compensation.
Mandaue City Health Office reports only one confirmed leptospirosis case in 2025, despite 62 suspected cases. Officials urge calm, citing normal lab processing delays.
Mandaue City Health Office reports 62 suspected leptospirosis cases but only one confirmed in 2025. Low risk attributed to no flooding. Officials urge caution during rains.
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.
Flood control contractor Sara Discaya and 11 DPWH officials face non-bailable graft charges in Lapu-Lapu City's new anti-graft court over a P96.5-million ghost project. Read the latest developments.
Cebu Normal University graduates lead the September & November 2025 LEPT. Jed Vincent Abadia tops Secondary Level with 94.80%. See the full list of top performers.
The Philippine National AIDS Council clarifies that HIV transmission is linked to high-risk actions, not sexual preference, warning against harmful stigma. Learn the facts.
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.
Davao City Health Office intensifies HIV/AIDS awareness, offering free testing and promoting the ABCDE prevention method. Learn about treatment hubs and how to access services.
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.
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.
PhilHealth expands its HIV outpatient package by 95% to ₱58,500, strengthening support and privacy for PLHIV. Learn about the enhanced benefits and nationwide coverage.
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.
DOLE reminds private sector employers about Bonifacio Day 2025 holiday pay rules. Regular holiday rates apply with 200% pay for work. Learn your rights and obligations.
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.
Former political prisoners and rights groups demand Ombudsman prosecute Marcos Jr., Duterte for corruption. P245B Marcos wealth cases dismissed, P203B tax unpaid. Justice needed now!
Philippine Cancer Society warns of sharp rise in colorectal cancer cases. Learn about risk factors and why advocates demand stronger government action.
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.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. challenges former Ako Bicol representative Zaldy Co to return to the Philippines and face corruption cases involving P100 billion flood control projects.
Police Lieutenant Colonel Wildemar Tiu begins leadership of Highway Patrol Group Central Visayas, focusing on holiday security and commuter protection. Report abusive drivers now!
CLMMRH in Bacolod sees a sharp rise in leptospirosis referrals, particularly severe cases from southern Negros. The hospital is setting up dedicated wards and managing capacity.
Cebu faces a leptospirosis health crisis with 106 cases and 7 deaths recorded from November 1-20, 2025. Health officials urge immediate action and outbreak declaration.
The DOH warns of a potential dengue surge in the Philippines after Typhoons Tino and Uwan. Stagnant water creates breeding sites. Learn how to protect your family.
ICI and DPWH recommend plunder, graft charges against ex-Speaker Martin Romualdez and Zaldy Co over P100B flood control projects. Evidence boxes submitted to Ombudsman.
Filipina beauty queen Ahtisa Manalo finishes as third runner-up at Miss Universe 2025, marking Philippines' highest placement since 2021. Read her inspiring journey.
Philippine animation industry eyes $141M revenue by 2028, doubling workforce to 15,000. Animahenasyon 2025 festival drives global partnerships and original content creation.
Mexico's Fátima Bosche is Miss Universe 2025! Read about her win, the viral clash with a Thai executive, and all the controversies that rocked this year's pageant.