Hospitals on Alert as DOH Prepares for Possible El Niño Patient Surge EL NIÑO – From heat exhaustion to respiratory complications, the possible health effects of El Niño have prompted the DOH to prepare for an increase in hospital consultations. The Department of Health (DOH) is preparing hospitals for a possible increase in patients suffering … Read more
DOH Assures Filipinos as Pneumonic Plague Raises Concerns Abroad PNEUMONIC PLAGUE – With concerns growing over a possible pneumonic plague outbreak abroad, the Department of Health has clarified the current risk to the Philippines. The Department of Health (DOH) has assured the public that the risk of pneumonic plague spreading to the Philippines remains “very … Read more
PWDs Can Get Automatic PhilHealth Coverage Without a Separate Application PWD – Registered PWDs can automatically receive PhilHealth coverage, but many may still be unaware of the important step needed to access the benefit. Persons with disabilities (PWDs) who are listed in the Philippine Registry for Persons with Disabilities (PR-PWD) may automatically become covered by … Read more
People are clamoring about the hantavirus outbreak. Should Filipinos worry about this? HANTAVIRUS OUTBREAK – Here are some things to be aware of about this after several cases have been confirmed on a cruise ship. Hantaviruses are carried primarily by rodents, and humans get the infection through breathing in virus particles from rodent urine, droppings, … Read more
DOH Assures Stable Medicine Prices Despite Energy Crisis Fears DOH – Amid growing concerns over a global energy crisis, the Department of Health (DOH) has stepped in to calm fears about rising medicine costs. The Department of Health has assured the public that medicine prices in the country will remain stable despite concerns over a … Read more
Is PH ready for Nipah Virus? DOH hasthis to say. NIPAH VIRUS – The Department of Health (DOH) said on Wednesday that the Philippines is ready for it, as it can be deadly. Nipah virus spreads in India, and because of this, other parts of Asia become worried and concerned about it. According to a … Read more
Three Devotees Die During Black Nazarene Procession as Hospitals Race to Respond BLACK NAZARENE – What began as a powerful display of faith during the Black Nazarene procession was marked by tragedy after a hospital confirmed multiple deaths linked to the event. Three devotees who took part in the annual Black Nazarene procession have died … Read more
The 2026 national budget was already signed by President Bongbong Marcos. In the 2026 national budget signed and approved by President Bongbong Marcos, these government agencies received the biggest allocations. President Bongbong Marcos signed the proposed PHP 6.79 trillion budget on Monday, but vetoed PHP 92.5 billion in unprogrammed appropriations. As required by the Constitution, the Department … Read more
DOH Logs Alarming Surge in Mental Health Calls During Holidays MENTAL HEALTH – While the holidays are often seen as a time of joy and celebration, new data from the Department of Health reveals a more troubling reality for many Filipinos. The Department of Health (DOH) has reported a significant number of calls to its … Read more
2 Children Lost Their Fingers Due to Firecrackers Days Before New Year The Health Department reported that two children lost their fingers due to firecrackers accidents even before the New Year celebrations began. The Facebook page Department of Health (Philippines) reported that two kids have lost their fingers due to firecrackers. The post quickly circulated online and garnered various reactions from the netizens. According … Read more