Ogie Alcasid on Protecting Liver Health During Holidays
OPM legend Ogie Alcasid and health experts explain why liver care is crucial, especially during festive seasons. Discover tips on phospholipids, mindful eating, and annual check-ups.
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5 Pampanga LGUs Named 2025 PEACE Marker Champions
Arayat leads five Pampanga LGUs honored as 2025 PEACE Marker Champions for outstanding peace and order programs. The award highlights the province's drive for community resilience.
Bulacan Airport Project Poses Major Flood Risk
The 12,000-hectare New Manila International Airport in Bulacan threatens vital wetlands and floodplains, risking severe flooding for millions. Officials urged to prioritize science-based alternatives like Clark and Sangley. #Environment #Philippines
DOLE Tightens Watch on Fireworks Industry for Holidays
The Department of Labor and Employment directs its field personnel to strictly monitor pyrotechnics firms for OSH compliance. The move aims to prevent workplace accidents during the peak production season.
6 Still Missing in Cebu One Month After Typhoon Tino
Cebu City authorities vow to continue search and retrieval operations for six individuals missing since Typhoon Tino. A citywide profiling operation is set for December 17 to aid identification.
Davao CHO Bags Multiple Awards in DOH Health Awards 2025
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.
DOLE Orders Strict Monitoring of Fireworks Industry
DOLE directs field personnel to monitor pyrotechnics industry compliance with OSH standards ahead of New Year celebrations. Coordination with BFP, PNP, and LGUs mandated.
700+ Lapu-Lapu Students Exposed to Flooding, Health Alert
Heavy rains flood Mactan elementary school, exposing 717 students. DepEd and city health officials monitor for leptospirosis, offer free prophylaxis. Read for safety details.
PhilHealth Pays Over P250B in Medical Claims for 2025
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.
Health Groups Demand Total Vape Ban in PH
ASH Philippines declares a total vape ban is feasible with government political will. Health advocates fully support DOH's proposal, citing failed regulation and youth targeting. #VapeBan #PublicHealth
1,000 Residents Relocated After Earthquake Sinkholes
San Remigio, Cebu faces mass relocation as 60 earthquake-induced sinkholes force 1,000 residents from homes. Learn about the geological crisis and recovery efforts.
PCS: 12 Cancers Linked to Tobacco Exposure
The Philippine Cancer Society warns that secondhand and thirdhand smoke also cause cancer. Learn about the 12 types of cancer linked to tobacco to protect your family.
Cebu Official Explains Sea Ambulance Budget Questions
Cebu Board Member Celestino Martinez clarifies his questions about P25M sea ambulances, emphasizing budget oversight role amid online reactions to Governor Baricuatro's comments.
PHP113B PhilHealth Subsidy for 2026 Assured
DBM guarantees timely release of PHP113 billion PhilHealth subsidy in 2026 budget, doubling government support for universal healthcare. Learn how this impacts Filipino health coverage.
Mawab Strengthens Disaster Response Protocols
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.
Bacolod Council Urges Leptospirosis Prevention Measures
Bacolod City Council approves resolution for immediate leptospirosis prevention following typhoon flooding. Health Office urged to launch citywide campaign and disinfection.
Cebu Sea Ambulance Not Purchased, Officials Clarify
Cebu provincial officials reveal sea ambulance used in medical missions was borrowed, not purchased. Budget deliberations uncover procurement process still pending. Read the full story.
Global Experts Push WHO on Tobacco Harm Reduction
Over 40 medical experts urge WHO to adopt tobacco harm reduction, citing scientific evidence that smoke-free alternatives can save millions of lives. Read their compelling arguments.
PWS Cebu 24/7 Operations During Typhoon Tino
Prime Waste Solutions Cebu kept Binaliw facility running 24/7 during typhoon, aiding 2,700 families with essential supplies and water rationing in affected communities.
Cebu's Resilience Tested by Series of Natural Disasters
Cebu confronts a series of calamities from an earthquake to typhoons Tino and Verbena. While effective disaster management prevented deaths, Olango Island's damage highlights community vulnerability. Learn the key lessons.
Leptospirosis Kills 4 in Cebu City After Flooding
Four fatalities from suspected leptospirosis reported in Cebu City following typhoon-induced flooding. Health officials warn residents to avoid floodwaters and seek preventive medication.
Davao City Encourages Male Involvement in Family Planning
Davao City Population Division emphasizes male participation in family planning and offers free vasectomy services. Learn about the benefits and schedule.
Cebu City: Zero Casualties from Tropical Depression Verbena
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.
FSCC 2026 Priority: Map Corporate Links for Stability
Philippine Financial Stability Council prioritizes corporate linkage mapping for 2026 to identify contagion risks and strengthen systemic monitoring. Learn how this protects the financial ecosystem.
Exposed Cebu Mountainside Risks Landslide After Project Stop
Former Cebu City official warns halted Monterrazas de Cebu development creates landslide danger. DENR stoppage order leaves slopes exposed without stabilization measures. Learn the risks.
DSWD Launches P50-70M Community Resilience Project
DSWD launches Philippine Community Resilience Project with P50-70M funding for vulnerable municipalities. Building disaster-resilient communities through participatory planning.
Cebu Mayor in Manila for NPOC, Japan for Smart Cities
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival attends the National Peace and Order Council meeting in Manila and a Smart Cities Conference in Japan, while monitoring an incoming weather disturbance for Cebu.
Inayawan Landfill Rehabilitation Stalled by Ownership Review
Cebu City's Inayawan landfill rehabilitation faces delays due to ownership uncertainty. Learn how this legal limbo affects waste management and public health.
Internal Stress: The Real Source and Solutions
Discover why stress originates internally from unfinished tasks and misaligned goals. Learn practical strategies to close open loops and regain mental clarity in daily life.
Cebu City Waste Crisis: Health Emergency Looms
Cebu City faces a public health emergency as garbage piles up despite government clean-up efforts. Councilor Garganera warns of irreversible damage without immediate waste management reforms.
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