The country is facing a rapidly escalating HIV crisis. According to the Department of Health (DOH), confirmed HIV infections have surged by an alarming 500 percent—the highest increase recorded in the Western Pacific Region. Read more »
As the Philippines confronts a resurgence of mpox (monkeypox) cases, local government units (LGUs) across the nation are intensifying their efforts to contain the virus and protect public health. Read more »
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) Region XI has commenced the annual three-month closed fishing season in Davao Gulf, effective from June 1 to August 31, 2025. Read more »
Early morning queues at public hospitals may soon be a thing of the past. The DOH has launched the Patient Appointment System (PAS), offering a faster, more convenient way for Filipinos to schedule consultations at government-run hospitals. Read more »
Catanduanes Governor-elect Patrick Azanza has thrown his full support behind the national government's plan to establish a naval base on Panay Island in Bagamanoc, Catanduanes. Read more »
The Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) has formally expressed its gratitude to secretary Maria Antonia “Toni” Yulo-Loyzaga for her exemplary tenure at the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). Read more »
