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60-Day Price Freeze on Basic Goods in Effect

The Philippine government implements a 60-day price freeze on basic necessities across the country following President Marcos Jr.'s state of calamity declaration due to El Niño.

DOH Imposes Nationwide Medicine Price Freeze

The Department of Health imposes a 60-day price freeze on essential medicines across the Philippines to protect consumers from rising pharmaceutical costs during health emergencies.

Mandaue Eyes State of Calamity Over Water Crisis

Mandaue City officials consider declaring a state of calamity as the prolonged dry spell and El Niño threaten water security, agriculture, and public health across Cebu communities.

DOH Raises Code Blue Alert Nationwide

The Department of Health declares Code Blue alert across all government hospitals in the Philippines as medical facilities prepare for potential mass casualty events and health emergencies.

Free Leptospirosis Medicine in Cebu City

Cebu City responds to rising leptospirosis cases by making free antibiotics available across all health centers. Learn about symptoms, prevention, and treatment options.

Lerma's Healthcare Mission Transforms Cebu Communities

Discover how Lerma Lucenos-Escoro is revolutionizing community healthcare in Cebu City, providing essential medical services to underserved areas through innovative outreach programs and mobile clinics.

SM Cares Champions Pink October 2025 in Pampanga

SM City Pampanga transforms into a sea of pink as SM Cares leads groundbreaking breast cancer awareness initiatives, offering free screenings and community support this October 2025.

Philippines Declares National Calamity Over El Niño

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. places entire Philippines under state of national calamity due to severe El Niño impacts affecting agriculture, water supply, and public health across the nation.

Davao Hotline Aids 2,000 in Mental Health Crisis

Discover how Davao City's Kean Gabriel Hotline has become a crucial mental health resource, assisting over 2,000 individuals with depression and emotional crises since its establishment in 2016.

New Low Pressure Area Forms East of Mindanao

A developing low pressure area has been detected east of Mindanao, potentially intensifying into a tropical cyclone. PAGASA monitors the system as it brings rain to Southern Philippines.

Cebu Fire Destroys 2 Homes, ₱11M Damage

A devastating fire destroyed two residential houses in Barangay Mambaling, Cebu City, causing an estimated ₱11 million in property damage. Authorities are investigating the cause of the blaze.

Lost Upland Forests Worsen Cebu Flood Crisis

Rampant deforestation in Cebu's upland areas is exposing communities to severe flooding, with environmental experts warning of escalating disasters without immediate intervention.

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