Filipinos managing long-term and costly illnesses can expect some relief as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has endorsed 10 additional medicines to be exempted from value-added tax (VAT). Read more »
In a landmark move for accessible healthcare, Pampanga is set to launch the Philippines’ first-ever floating clinic this third quarter of 2025. Read more »
Less than a month after the 2025 elections, a tragic shooting in Cavite leaves three officials dead—raising questions about local tensions, mental health, and community safety. Read more »
As part of the 2025 Brigada Eskwela kickoff, schools across the country received essential medical supplies and health services, with just a week to go before classes resume. Read more »
As classes prepare to resume next week, the Department of Education in Central Visayas (DepEd-7) is considering a shift to blended learning in anticipation of a possible rise in monkeypox (mpox) cases. Read more »
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 »
