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Lawmakers raise concerns over ‘pork’ provisions in proposed P6.7-trillion 2026 budget

MANILA, Philippines — Several lawmakers have raised red flags over the proposed P6.793-trillion national budget for 2026, warning that it remains laden with what...

DOH urges Filipinos to meditate for a stress-free start to 2026

MANILA, Philippines — As the New Year approaches, the Department of Health (DOH) is encouraging Filipinos to adopt meditation as a simple yet effective...

PhilHealth to shoulder hospital expenses of Cebu quake survivors

THE Department of Health (DOH) announced Thursday that state insurer PhilHealth will shoulder the hospital expenses of survivors of the 6.9-magnitude earthquake that struck...

DOH readies ₱211-M emergency medicines for flood victims

THE Department of Health (DOH) announced on Tuesday, July 22, that ₱211 million worth of emergency medicines and health supplies are prepared for distribution...

Nearly 600 Filipinos Diagnosed With HIV Linked to Paid Sex

The Department of Health (DOH) reported that 596 out of 5,101 newly diagnosed cases of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) were linked to transactional sex. According...

DOH Medical Team Shares Challenges, Service During Myanmar Earthquake Mission

DOH medical team in Myanmar shared their experience in delivering emergency medical aid to communities affected by the magnitude 7.7 earthquake in the Southeast...

DOJ Drops Charges Against Former Health Chief Over Vaccine Controversy

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has officially withdrawn 98 counts of reckless imprudence resulting in homicide against former Department of Health (DOH) Secretary and...

Holiday Road Crash Death Toll Rises to 5 – DOH

DEPARTMENT of Health (DOH) announced on Monday that five people have died in road accidents during the holiday season, with three fatalities involving motorcycle...

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