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.
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Davao de Oro Seniors Receive Expanded Centenarian Act Cash Gifts
682 senior citizens in Davao de Oro received Christmas cash gifts under the new Expanded Centenarian Act. Read how the national and local government are honoring their contributions.
Holiday Suicides Rise: Mental Health Support Crucial in PH
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.
180 Families Benefit from PRC Zamboanga Health Caravan
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 Approves Disaster Health Management System
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.
Cebu City P50M Free Health, Mental Wellness Plan
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 Passes Permanent Free Health Program
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 Leptospirosis: 1 Confirmed Case, 62 Suspected in 2025
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 Approves Free Annual Medical Checkups, Mental Health Plan
Cebu City Council institutionalizes free annual health checkups for vulnerable sectors and a citywide mental health system. Mayor Archival's signature pending for implementation.
DOH Studies Zero-Balance Billing for BHWs in Semi-Private Rooms
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.
PCA Offers Free Health Services to Lamitan Coconut Farmers
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.
Finding Joy in a Simple Filipino Christmas
A Davao-based worker shares his journey of overcoming holiday stress and heartbreak by setting boundaries and focusing on mental health. Learn expert tips for a peaceful Christmas season.
Pastry Skills Training Aids Child Labor Prevention in Malita
A pastry-making workshop for parents of child laborers in Malita highlights economic empowerment's role in preventing abuse and strengthening family resilience. Learn how this initiative works.
Tagum Awards Cash to 231 Senior Citizens
Tagum City LGU and NCSC awarded cash assistance to 231 octogenarians and nonagenarians under RA 11982. Read about the milestone distribution and its impact on the local elderly community.
Cebu Gov Announces Cash Incentives for 9,000+ BHWs
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.
Cebu's Hospital Upgrades Stalled by Ambulance Driver Shortage
Cebu's rural emergency response is in crisis despite P1.3B in hospital upgrades. A critical shortage of ambulance drivers leaves patients waiting, breaking the "Golden Hour." Discover the plan to fix it.
Cebu Capitol Restoration Upholds National Heritage Laws
Amid renovation debates, the Cebu Provincial Capitol's restoration follows strict national laws like RA 10066. Discover how legal protocols protect this 1938 landmark's integrity for future generations.
Band It All Started In May Drops New Single 'Naaalala'
Rising Filipino band It All Started In May closes 2025 with their latest single 'Naaalala,' a song about past romance. The band also signed a new ambassadorship with LYRIC. Read more about their journey.
Davao Oriental Builds "Bai ni Ompo" Home for Abandoned Elderly
Davao Oriental starts construction of "Bai ni Ompo," a 240-bed Mandaya-inspired care home for abandoned seniors in Mati City. The facility, set to open in 2026, aims to provide dignity and family reunification. Learn more about this vital project.
P3.4M Shabu Seized, Suspect Arrested in Iloilo
Iloilo police arrest a high-value drug suspect and confiscate P3.4 million worth of shabu in Dumangas. Read the full details of the successful operation.
Man Arrested for Peeping on Woman in Cebu Boarding House
A 26-year-old man was arrested in Cebu City after being caught peeping on a naked 18-year-old woman. The suspect blamed 'demons' for tempting him. Read the full story.
Live-in Partners Arrested in Toledo City Drug Sting
A couple in Toledo City, Cebu, faces drug charges after a police buy-bust netted 88 grams of suspected shabu worth P598,400. Their Christmas will be spent behind bars. Read the full investigation details.
CIDG-Mandaue Arrests Man for Illegal Guns in Toledo Raid
CIDG-Mandaue agents arrest Rafael Bulalacao Sorono, 65, in Toledo City after a raid yields unlicensed .45 pistol, ammunition, and an air gun. Suspect now faces charges under RA 10591.
Cebu health workers unpaid pandemic allowances, councilor demands action
Nearly 4,000 Cebu City health workers who served during the pandemic have not received their Health Emergency Allowance (HEA) for 2021-2023. Councilor Jun Alcover Jr. demands immediate action and explanation for the years-long delay.
PhilHealth to Receive Record P113B Subsidy in 2026
The DBM commits to timely fund release for PhilHealth's P113B 2026 subsidy, the largest single-year investment for poor Filipinos' healthcare, backed by sin taxes and restored SC funds.
Live-in couple arrested with P598K shabu in Toledo
A live-in couple faces drug charges after a buy-bust in Toledo City, Cebu, yielded 88 grams of suspected shabu worth P598,400. They will spend Christmas in jail.
65-Year-Old Arrested in Toledo City Firearms Raid
CIDG-Mandaue arrests Rafael Sorono, 65, seizes unlicensed .45 pistol, ammo, and air rifle in Toledo City raid. Suspect faces charges under RA 10591. Full details inside.
Cebu Governor Faces Graft Complaint Over Capitol Renovation
Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro faces criminal and administrative complaints for alleged graft and violation of the National Heritage Act during the Capitol renovation. The NHCP inspected the site on December 5, 2025.
Unpaid Pandemic Health Workers in Cebu City
Thousands of Cebu City health workers remain unpaid for their COVID-19 service due to bureaucratic delays. Councilors demand immediate release of P431M in allocated funds. Read more.
Ombudsman Complaint Filed vs Cebu Gov Over Capitol Renovation
Former Capitol consultant Byron Garcia accuses Gov. Pamela Baricuatro of violating heritage laws in a P2.6M renovation. This is the third complaint filed in recent weeks. Read the full story.
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