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DMW: Pinoys unharmed in Riyadh explosions
by Rhodina Villanueva - September 22, 2026 - 12:00am
No Filipinos were affected by recent explosions in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the Department of Migrant Workers said yesterday.
More beds for lepto cases in Metro – DOH
by Rhodina Villanueva - September 22, 2026 - 12:00am
Forty-eight beds have been allocated for leptospirosis patients in private hospitals in Metro Manila, according to the Department of Health.
COC filing for BSKE to push through next week
by Rhodina Villanueva - September 22, 2026 - 12:00am
The filing of certificates of candidacy for the Nov. 2 barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections will push through next week, the Commission on Elections said.
San Lazaro reports Increase in leptospirosis deaths
by Rhodina Villanueva - September 19, 2026 - 12:00am
The San Lazaro Hospital in Manila has reported an increase in deaths due to leptospirosis, with 31 fatalities recorded this year.
More Pinoy couples use contraceptives – CPD
by Rhodina Villanueva - September 18, 2026 - 12:00am
The number of Filipino couples engaging in family planning through the use of contraceptives is increasing, the Commission on Population and Development said.
8 Metro Manila hospitals reach full capacity for leptospirosis
by Rhodina Villanueva - September 18, 2026 - 12:00am
Eight hospitals in Metro Manila have reached their full capacity for designated leptospirosis beds, the Department of Health reported yesterday.
Public warned vs rainy season diseases
by Rhodina Villanueva - September 16, 2026 - 12:00am
People have been advised to protect themselves from diseases brought by the rainy season after health authorities reported over 138,538 dengue and 89,945 influenza-like illness cases this year.
More doxycycline capsules distributed to curb leptospirosis cases
by Rhodina Villanueva - September 16, 2026 - 12:00am
An additional 1.28 million capsules of doxycycline have been released through regional health centers nationwide to help prevent and manage cases of leptospirosis, according to the Department of Health.
DOH logs 8,317 leptospirosis cases
by Rhodina Villanueva - September 15, 2026 - 12:00am
The Department of Health has reported an increase in leptospirosis cases, with over 8,000 infections recorded nationwide so far this year.
2 areas in BARMM placed under Comelec control
by Rhodina Villanueva - September 15, 2026 - 12:00am
Two areas in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao were placed under the control of the Commission on Elections following reports of violent incidents and compromised ballots during the region’s...
Leptospirosis cases still high
by Rhodina Villanueva - September 13, 2026 - 12:00am
There is still a high admission of leptospirosis cases at the San Lazaro Hospital, with the majority of cases already in the severe stage.
762,136 Calabarzon kids immunized vs measles, rubella
by Rhodina Villanueva - September 12, 2026 - 12:00am
Up to 762,136 children in Calabarzon have been immunized against measles and rubella (MR) following the recently concluded vaccination activity in the region, according to the Department of Health.
DOH: 425 beds available for lepto cases in Metro Manila
by Rhodina Villanueva - September 11, 2026 - 12:00am
With leptospirosis cases expected to surge again amid the continuous monsoon rains, the Department of Health (DOH) said yesterday more beds in government hospitals were allocated for patients needing admission....
San Lazaro Hospital records 22 deaths due to leptospirosis
by Rhodina Villanueva - September 9, 2026 - 12:00am
The San Lazaro Hospital in Manila has recorded a total of 22 deaths due to leptospirosis, latest data as of Sept. 7 showed.
Comelec eyes 80% turnout in BARMM poll
by Rhodina Villanueva - September 8, 2026 - 12:00am
The Commission on Elections is hoping for a voter turnout of at least 80 percent for the first parliamentary election in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) on Sept. 14.
DOH: 3 milllion flu shots available next month
by Rhodina Villanueva - September 8, 2026 - 12:00am
After failing to procure influenza vaccines last year, the Department of Health  said yesterday over three million doses of flu shots will become available in October.
128,634 dengue cases reported this year
by Rhodina Villanueva - September 6, 2026 - 12:00am
Up to 128,634 dengue cases were recorded from January to August, which is 39 percent lower than the number of infections reported during the same period in 2025, according to the Department of Health.
DOLE allocates P220 million for cleanup drive
by Rhodina Villanueva - September 6, 2026 - 12:00am
The Department of Labor and Employment has allocated P220 million for a cleanup drive being carried out by over 11,000 beneficiaries of the Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Displaced Workers or TUPAD program in...
DOH readies more hospital beds
by Rhodina Villanueva - September 6, 2026 - 12:00am
The Department of Health yesterday said there are over 600 available beds for leptospirosis cases in Metro Manila, as the DOH noted an increase in patient admissions in San Lazaro Hospital.
PhilHealth pays P210 billion for medical claims
by Rhodina Villanueva - September 5, 2026 - 12:00am
The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. paid a total of P210.09 billion for medical claims during the first half of the year, with PhilHealth data showing hemodialysis as the top medical procedure it reimbursed. ...
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