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.
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.
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.
Recent tragic suicides, including a public figure's daughter and a call center agent, highlight a pressing mental health crisis in the Philippines during the festive season. Experts urge compassion and support, sharing critical hotline numbers.
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.
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 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 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.
Cebu's Provincial Board greenlights a Disaster Risk Reduction and Management in Health (DRRM-H) system to enhance provincial readiness for health emergencies and climate-related disasters.
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.
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 check-ups and mental health services for seniors, PWDs, LGBTQIA+, and low-income residents. Learn about the new citywide system.
Mandaue City Health Office reports only one confirmed leptospirosis case in 2025, despite 62 suspected cases. Officials urge calm, citing normal lab processing delays.
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.
The DOH is exploring an expansion of zero-balance billing to cover semi-private rooms for barangay health workers. This move follows a directive from President Marcos Jr. to widen the program's reach.
Cebu City's innovative Mayor of the Night program, aimed at BPO workers, faces delays as national agencies require central office approval for night shift personnel deployment. Will it push through?
NGCP urges regulators to separate transmission charges, aiming to clarify electricity bills for Filipino consumers. Learn how this move could reveal the true cost drivers.
The Philippine Coconut Authority brings free medical checkups and consultations to Lamitan City, Basilan from Dec 18-20, 2025, prioritizing the health of coconut farmers and their families.
Governor Pamela Baricuatro defends the Cebu People's Action Center after the Provincial Board recommends defunding. Read about the clash over public service priorities.
Jonathan Moses Manalili's 19-point performance powered Welec Trucking Services to a 98-91 win over Mighty Warriors in the Cebu City Christmas League opener. Read the full game recap and highlights.
Welec Trucking Services mounted a crucial 8-0 run to defeat Mighty Warriors of God, 98-91, in the Cebu City Christmas League opener. Get the full game highlights and key players here.
The US Trade Representative warns of retaliatory measures against the EU for what it calls discriminatory regulations targeting American service providers. Read the full story.
Jonathan 'Titing' Manalili powered Welec Trucking Services to a 98-91 win over Mighty Warriors in the Cebu City Christmas League. Read the full game recap and stats here.
Davao City's Public Employment Services Office received nine regional awards for its exceptional job fairs and inclusive programs for PWDs and seniors. Discover their record-breaking results.
Emergency services in 16 Cebu hospitals are delayed due to a critical shortage of ambulance drivers. The provincial government is now allocating funds to hire more personnel and strengthen response capabilities.
Governor Pamela Baricuatro announced cash rewards and new uniforms for thousands of Cebu's Barangay Health Workers during the 2025 BHW Summit. Read about the support for these frontline heroes.