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by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on March 7, 2026
4,277 new HIV cases logged in Q4 2025
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on March 7, 2026
Of the newly reported cases during the fourth quarter of 2025, 4,038 were men while 239 were women. The report also showed that 55 women were pregnant at the time of diagnosis.... Read full article
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on March 7, 2026
PH urged to impose total vape ban as 8 ASEAN states adopt prohibition
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on March 7, 2026
In a statement, health groups said the Philippines is lagging behind its Southeast Asian neighbors in protecting the public, particularly the youth, from what they described as a growing “vapedemic.”... Read full article
by Nef Luczon on March 7, 2026
CDO sets energy-saving protocol amid Middle East tensions
by Nef Luczon on March 7, 2026
On Friday evening, Mayor Rolando Uy issued Executive Order (EO) 102-2026-A, directing all the city government's departments, including managed facilities and instrumentalities, to reduce their operational costs on fuel and electric consumption.... Read full article
by Connie Calipay on March 7, 2026
Condonation program clears P2.9-M debt of Albay farmers
by Connie Calipay on March 7, 2026
"The program aims to erase accumulated irrigation service fees of farmers who use water from the National Irrigation Systems, providing financial relief while helping boost agricultural productivity," Baraero said in an interview.... Read full article
by Connie Calipay on March 7, 2026
Naga City orders fuel conservation amid Middle East conflict
by Connie Calipay on March 7, 2026
The order cited escalating hostilities in the Middle East since Feb. 28, which have threatened global oil supply chains, particularly in the Strait of Hormuz, where a large portion of the world's petroleum shipments pass.... Read full article
by Mary Judaline Partlow on March 7, 2026
PSA pilots electronic civil registration in Negros Oriental
by Mary Judaline Partlow on March 7, 2026
The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) in Negros Oriental has piloted its Electronic Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (eCRVS) System Birth and Death Registration in Sibulan, Negros Oriental.... Read full article
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on February 27, 2026
DOH: Education, not penalties, key to boosting vaccination
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on February 27, 2026
Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa said the agency’s priority is to inform and educate parents about the benefits of vaccines.... Read full article
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on February 27, 2026
FDA urged to look into allergy-causing preservatives in wet wipes
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on February 27, 2026
The reminder came following discovery of seven brands of baby wipes containing methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI) and methylisothiazolinone (MI) being sold in at least three retail establishments in Antipolo City.... Read full article
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on February 27, 2026
Veterinary post in every LGU key to curbing rabies – expert
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on February 27, 2026
Ensuring that every local government unit (LGU) has a designated municipal veterinarian is crucial in lowering rabies cases and strengthening disease prevention efforts, a veterinary medicine specialist said Thursday.... Read full article
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on February 27, 2026
Measles vaxx coverage in Mindanao, BARMM now at 82% – DOH
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on February 27, 2026
In its “Ligtas Tigdas” situation report covering Jan. 19 to Feb. 24, 2026, the DOH said 82 percent or a total of 2,347,562 children aged 6 to 59 months (under 5 years old) in Mindanao and BARMM have been vaccinated against measles and rubella.... Read full article