The Department of Health (DOH) assured the public on Wednesday, January 28, that it is ready to respond to potential cases of the Nipah virus (NiV), following confirmed infections in West Bengal, India. The Bureau of Quarantine (BOQ) is actively monitoring airports and seaports to prevent the virus from entering the country. Read more »
The Department of Health (DOH) has raised the possibility of requiring human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) testing for foreign visitors to the Philippines, citing a sharp increase in new infections nationwide. Read more »
Quezon City has rolled out a new risk-based business permit processing system aimed at making it faster and easier to start and renew businesses in the city, as part of broader efforts to cut red tape and improve government services. Read more »
Cebu has taken a major step in strengthening its disaster preparedness with the opening of a permanent, centralized command center in Barangay Apas, Cebu City, transforming a long-idle facility into a critical hub for emergency response across the province. Read more »
Former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Undersecretary Maria Catalina “Cathy” Cabral was found dead following an alleged fall along Kennon Road in Tuba, Benguet late Wednesday night, December 18. This is a developing story. Read more »
The Department of Health (DOH) warns that the number of people living with HIV (PLHIV) in the Philippines may reach 252,800 by the end of 2025, reflecting a steady rise in infections nationwide. Read more »
