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DOH: Leptospirosis cases up, dengue down
by Rhodina Villanueva - September 30, 2026 - 12:00am
The number of leptospirosis cases in the country is increasing, with nearly 12,000 infections recorded this year, while dengue numbers have dropped, according to the Department of Health.
DOH to cover 1,747 hospitals for eMAIFIP program
by Rhodina Villanueva - September 29, 2026 - 12:00am
The Department of Health aims to cover 1,747 hospitals under the government’s electronic medical assistance to indigent and financially incapacitated patients or eMAIFIP program.
5 sailors back in Manila after Oman attack
by Rhodina Villanueva - September 29, 2026 - 12:00am
Five Filipino seafarers who survived an attack on the bulk carrier Cape Dao off the coast of Oman returned to Manila on Sunday, according to the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration.
Leptospirosis cases at San Lazaro Hospital drop
by Rhodina Villanueva - September 29, 2026 - 12:00am
The San Lazaro Hospital in Manila has recorded a sustained drop in leptospirosis-related admissions.
P60 NCR wage hike takes effect
by Rhodina Villanueva - September 27, 2026 - 12:00am
Around 1.1 million minimum wage earners in the National Capital Region will receive a P60 daily wage increase as Wage Order No. NCR-28 officially took effect yesterday, the Department of Labor and Employment&nb...
San Lazaro Hospital reports 40 deaths due to leptospirosis
by Rhodina Villanueva - September 27, 2026 - 12:00am
The San Lazaro Hospital in Manila has reported 40 deaths due to leptospirosis, noting a continuing increase in the number of fatalities this year.
Mental health caravan in schools pushed
by Rhodina Villanueva - September 25, 2026 - 12:00am
Amid the alarming incidents of school violence, the National Center for Mental Health is pushing for a school caravan to address mental health problems among the youth.
Leptospirosis cases up, dengue down
by Rhodina Villanueva - September 23, 2026 - 12:00am
Floods spawned by typhoons and the southwest monsoon have driven up the number of leptospirosis cases, with over 10,000 infections recorded this year, while dengue infections have declined, according to the Department...
P27.4 billion extra MAIFIP fund to benefit 5 million families
by Rhodina Villanueva - September 23, 2026 - 12:00am
An estimated five million families will benefit from the additional P27.41-billion funding allocated for the Medical Assistance to Indigent and Financially Incapacitated Patients or MAIFIP program, according to the...
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.
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