DOH, WHO target 12M Filipinos to be screened for TB by 2026
MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) and the World Health Organization (WHO) are ramping up efforts to eliminate tuberculosis (TB) in the Philippines, aiming to screen 12 million Filipinos nationwide…
Senate mobile clinic to boost public health services
MANILA – The Senate on Wednesday formally accepted a fully equipped mobile clinic from the Department of Health (DOH) to help deliver basic healthcare services to underserved communities. Senate President Vicente…
DSWD Calabarzon inks new agreements to support 4Ps beneficiaries
CALAMBA CITY, Laguna (PIA) — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Calabarzon has signed new partnership agreements to strengthen the implementation of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps)…
Cavite police warns public against illegal sale of electric meters
CITY OF IMUS, Cavite (PIA) — The Cavite Police Provincial Office warned the public against the illegal sale and purchase of Meralco electric meters, stressing that such activities are punishable…
Cavite Police gear up for safe, orderly Undas
IMUS, Cavite (PIA) — The Cavite Police Provincial Office is all set to ensure a smooth, safe, and peaceful observance of Undas 2025 as part of the nationwide “Ligtas Undas” operational plan…
DSWD extends P150K medical aid to 72-year-old cancer patient
MANILA – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has stepped in to assist a 72-year-old retiree afflicted with Stage 4 colon cancer and liver metastases through the provision of…
DOE increases benefits for energy-hosting barangays
CALAMBA CITY (PIA) – Barangays in CALABARZON hosting energy sources and power-generating facilities will receive additional benefits starting January 2026. Under Department Circular No. 2025-10-0023 signed by Energy Secretary Sharon…
DOTr conducts strict PUV inspection, driver testing for Undas
CALAMBA CITY, Laguna (PIA) — The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has announced that it will conduct strict inspections of public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers and operators in anticipation of the massive influx…
786K villagers get medical care from SBDP-funded health stations
MANILA – The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Wednesday said 785,897 residents in 620 insurgency-cleared barangays nationwide are now benefiting from 478 completed barangay health stations funded…
PhilHealth clarifies coverage for ischemic heart disease patients
MANILA – The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) has clarified that patients diagnosed with ischemic heart disease and acute myocardial infarction (IHD-AMI) are qualified to avail of the corresponding benefit package…