Only a small fraction of Filipinos truly understand mental health and know how to respond to it, according to recent research. The 2025 AXA Mind Health Study, released Thursday, revealed that while 65 percent of the population are aware of mental health issues, an even smaller number can recognize warning signs and seek proper support. Read more »
Motorists in Metro Manila are being warned to stay alert as fake text messages posing as No Contact Apprehension Policy (NCAP) violation notices continue to circulate. Read more »
A police-led anti-narcotics operation turned deadly in Quezon City after a buy-bust operation escalated into a fierce gunfight, leaving three suspected drug dealers dead. Read more »
Cebu Province has revived a long-standing environmental rule, now requiring all quarry, mining, and development permit holders to actively plant trees, donate seedlings, and build drainage canals within their operation sites. Read more »
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has inaugurated the country’s first 911 Regional Command Center in Cebu City, marking a significant step toward building a unified emergency response network for Filipinos nationwide. Read more »
Sudden cardiac arrest is one of the country’s leading silent killers, immediate intervention with cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) can double or even triple a victim’s chance of survival. To address this need, Bell-Kenz Pharma, in collaboration with the Philippine Heart Association and community partners, launched the Sagip CPR program. Read more »
