91 Fireworks Injuries, 331 Road Crashes in PH Christmas Week
The DOH recorded 91 fireworks-related injuries and 331 road crashes during Christmas week. Most victims were young males. Learn the full report and safety tips.
The DOH recorded 91 fireworks-related injuries and 331 road crashes during Christmas week. Most victims were young males. Learn the full report and safety tips.
Two children, aged 9 and 11, sustained eye injuries from a prohibited 'boga' device in Pampanga. Authorities urge the public to avoid illegal firecrackers to prevent more injuries this holiday season.
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.
The Bacolod City Council will hold a special session on Dec. 29 to authorize Mayor Gasataya to sign P440 million in environmental service contracts for 2026, ensuring uninterrupted garbage collection and landfill management.
The DOH recorded 91 fireworks-related injuries, mostly among boys aged 10-14, and 331 road crashes during the Christmas week. Learn the key data and safety advisories.
Two children suffered finger amputations from firecracker blasts as DOH reports 57 fireworks-related injuries so far. Officials urge public caution for New Year revelry.
Cebu City Council files a resolution to establish a satellite City Hall in the highlands, aiming to bring essential services closer to upland residents and reduce travel burdens. Read more about this inclusive development move.
Cebu City Councilor Pastor Alcover Jr. proposes a satellite government office in the uplands to bring vital services closer to residents, reducing travel burdens and costs.
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.
Cebu's Provincial Board greenlights a digital services framework to enhance public service delivery and data protection. A P5M initial fund is allocated. Read the full story.
The DOH reports a 49% drop in fireworks injuries this Christmas. Central Visayas records zero casualties due to strict police monitoring. Read for safety tips ahead of New Year.
The DOH reports two fatalities and 263 road crash injuries from Dec 21-26. Most victims were on motorcycles without helmets. Stay safe this holiday season.
DOH reports 263 road crash cases from Dec 21-26, 2025, mostly involving motorcycles. Officials urge safety as holiday travel peaks. Read for vital road safety reminders.
The Department of Health confirms two fatalities from non-communicable diseases during the holiday spike. Learn the key statistics and essential prevention tips to stay safe.
Eight Badjao individuals were taken into custody in Cebu City for violating the anti-mendicancy ordinance. Police acted on a citizen's complaint about traffic and safety hazards.
The DOH records 7 firecracker injuries from Dec 21-23, a 75% drop from 2024. The agency urges the public to use safe noisemakers and attend community displays.
The Philippine Red Cross Zamboanga City Chapter concluded 2025 by providing free medical services, groceries, and kits to 180 underprivileged families in Guiwan. Read about this impactful community partnership.
Cebu City police inspect fireworks zone for safety compliance. DOH reports 7 fireworks-related injuries, a 75% drop from last year. Most cases involve illegal fireworks and minors.
Cebu authorities rescued eight Badjao individuals for violating the Anti-Mendicancy Ordinance at a major intersection. The operation aims to ensure safety ahead of Sinulog and ASEAN Summit.
Road crash injuries in the Philippines nearly doubled to 11,146 during the 2024-2025 holidays. The DOH warns of alcohol-related incidents and urges safe driving. #RoadSafety
The DOH records 7 firecracker injuries days before New Year 2026, a 75% drop from 2024. Officials urge the public to use safe noisemakers and attend community displays instead.
The DSWD inaugurated a Pag-Abot Center in the Pampanga Capitol Compound on December 22. The facility offers shelter, food, and services to homeless individuals and vulnerable sectors. Learn how this initiative aims to create safer living conditions.
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.
DOH reports 11,146 road crash injuries during the 2024-2025 holidays, a sharp rise linked to travel and alcohol. Two died in a Bataan bus crash. Stay safe on the road.
DOH logs 7 fireworks-related injuries ahead of New Year, a 75% decrease from 2023. Manila plans an extravagant display. Stay safe and know emergency numbers.
Cebu City Council institutionalizes free annual health check-ups and mental health services for seniors, PWDs, LGBTQIA+, and low-income residents. Learn about the new citywide system.
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.
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.