DSWD AVRC II Holiday Celebration for PWD Trainees
The DSWD's AVRC II in Central Visayas held a festive year-end gathering for PWD trainees on December 19, 2025, featuring performances, games, and gift-giving to embody the holiday spirit.
The DSWD's AVRC II in Central Visayas held a festive year-end gathering for PWD trainees on December 19, 2025, featuring performances, games, and gift-giving to embody the holiday spirit.
Southern Philippines Medical Center in Davao launches a P300M robotic surgery & neurorehabilitation facility, expanding advanced healthcare access in Mindanao. 23 patients already treated.
A total of 200 CAFGU Active Auxiliaries have completed Basic Military and Refresher Training in Sulu, bolstering local peace and security efforts. Read about their vital role.
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.
Frederick Kesner of CCNSHS founded Project Alaga to provide free healthcare after witnessing a mother's struggle. The initiative has served over 3,000 families and earned him national recognition as one of the Ten Outstanding Boy Scouts of the Philippines
After a six-month audit, Cebu City's long-delayed medical center construction will restart in January 2025, aiming for partial use by November. Mayor Archival vows to complete this vital public health project.
The 97th Infantry Battalion and Tesda sign a pact to provide skills training to former rebels, military personnel, and their families in Zamboanga del Norte, boosting livelihoods and community development.
The National Maritime Polytechnic sets a new record by training 22,972 seafarers in 2025. President Marcos visits, P427-million budget approved for major upgrades. Read more.
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.
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 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.
Lapu-Lapu City Veterinary Office reminds pet owners of legal duties under the Anti-Rabies Act after a stray dog's death. Learn how to report strays and about ongoing training programs.
27 women entrepreneurs in Davao Region completed DTI's E-Taas ang Pinay MSMEs training. The program boosts digital skills & economic growth. Read their success story!
Davao City's Peace 911 and TESDA trained 29 Indigenous Peoples in dressmaking to boost livelihood and preserve cultural designs. Sewing kits were provided to empower communities.
President Bongbong Marcos dismisses claims Philippines trained Sydney attackers. NSC finds no evidence, cites improved security post-Marawi. Read the full statement.
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.
More than 6,000 jeepney drivers in Davao finish capability training for the Davao Bus Project. Learn how the city is preparing for the transport shift.
Sixty young leaders from Basilan underwent a four-day training to empower them for community development. Discover how the program aims to rebuild post-conflict areas.
A total of 244 new police recruits have officially joined the Police Regional Office-Negros Island Region in a ceremony in Bacolod City. They now begin rigorous training to serve and protect the community.
Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro announces cash incentives up to P10,000, new uniforms, and noche buena packs for over 9,000 barangay health workers. A merrier Christmas for frontline community heroes.
Davao City's Agriculturist Office and ATI-Davao are mobilizing inactive coconut farmers' associations to access benefits under the CFIDP, including income support, training, and modern equipment. Register now to avail of long-awaited government aid.
Ayala's AC Health invests nearly P500M to modernize the 70-year-old Cebu Velez General Hospital, now Healthway Cebu Velez General Hospital, boosting Visayas healthcare. Read about the upgrades and regional impact.
Pampanga's new dialysis center in Apalit, funded via a P30M PPP, offers free PhilHealth treatment. It aims to serve over 200 patients daily, with more centers planned across the province.
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.
The British Council launches its Edge program in BARMM, providing English and digital literacy training to empower out-of-school adolescent girls and overcome educational barriers.
Zamboanga Sibugay Police Provincial Office begins a five-day Firearm Proficiency Training to enhance marksmanship and tactical response. Learn about the program's goals.
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.
Cebu Technological University unveils a P29-million automation lab with SMC's FMS-200 system, enhancing technical education for manufacturing and high-tech industries in the Philippines.
Cebu City Medical Center acquires P38 million worth of new surgical equipment to address rising patient demand and aging machines. Mayor Archival commits to finishing hospital construction.