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by Joann Villanueva on February 11, 2026
Laguna-based hospital eyes expansion, acquisition of new facilities
by Joann Villanueva on February 11, 2026
To date, GCMC has a network of five hospitals in Laguna — four general hospitals and a cancer center— that have total capacity of over 300 beds and are supported by more than 760 doctors.... Read full article
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on February 11, 2026
DOH pushes oral health package, eyes revival of dental bureau
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on February 11, 2026
It covers basic preventive services, including oral examination, dental cleaning twice a year, fluoride application for children, and interventions for tooth sensitivity among adults, with no out-of-pocket expenses for members.... Read full article
by Joann Villanueva on February 10, 2026
Peso strengthens vs. dollar; PSEi slips
by Joann Villanueva on February 10, 2026
The local currency ended the session at 58.45, improving from 58.58 on Friday. It opened stronger at 58.50 from 58.75, trading between 58.38 and 58.55 and averaging 58.44.... Read full article
by Connie Calipay on February 7, 2026
DSWD aid for Mayon evacuees tops P28-M
by Connie Calipay on February 7, 2026
Claudio Villareal, chief of DSWD 5 (Bicol) Disaster Response Management Division, said the aid supports 3,980 families, or 18,338 individuals, staying in evacuation centers or with relatives.... Read full article
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on February 7, 2026
FDA holds nationwide compliance checks to protect consumers
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on February 7, 2026
The simultaneous activities covered selected establishments in Luzon, the Visayas, and Mindanao through the FDA Field Regulatory Operations Office and its Regional Enforcement Units. ... Read full article
by Che Palicte on February 3, 2026
77.4K kids in Davao City get measles jabs
by Che Palicte on February 3, 2026
The Department of Health in Davao Region (DOH-11) recorded 77,415 children in this city who have availed of the measles-rubella vaccine since Feb. 1, the agency reported Tuesday.... Read full article
by Joann Villanueva on February 3, 2026
Up to P1.60/L fuel price hike set Tuesday
by Joann Villanueva on February 3, 2026
Another round of fuel price increases is set to take effect on Tuesday (Feb. 3), with gasoline, diesel and kerosene prices rising again due to tight supply conditions and global market factors.... Read full article
by Joann Villanueva on February 2, 2026
Study forecasts 5% growth for PH economy this year
by Joann Villanueva on February 2, 2026
“We expect Q1 and full-year GDP [gross domestic product] growth to exceed 5.0 percent,” according to the January 2026 issue of The Market Call, a capital markets research of the Business Economics Club and the University of Asia and the Pacific.... Read full article
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on February 2, 2026
DOH says PH ready vs. Nipah, urges public vigilance
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on February 2, 2026
In a statement, the DOH said the Nipah virus is a rare zoonotic disease, or one that originates from animals, with fruit bats identified as its primary reservoir.... Read full article
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on March 18, 2025
Hospitals urged to submit good claims to ensure faster payments
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on March 18, 2025
The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) on Thursday reminded hospitals and health facilities to submit good claims to receive payments due their services.... Read full article