In response to the rising number of dengue cases across the Philippines, the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) has announced a substantial increase in its benefit package for severe dengue. Read more »
Given the value of family planning initiatives for both men and women, more fathers are using non-scalpel vasectomy (NSV) treatments in the Cordillera region, according to a physician who oversees their implementation. Read more »
The Department of Tourism (DOT) in the Philippines is buzzing with excitement over Panglao Island's recent recognition as one of Skyscanner’s top 10 trending destinations for 2025. Read more »
The World Health Organization's (WHO) Global Tuberculosis Report 2024 highlights the continuing crisis of tuberculosis (TB) worldwide, with the Philippines ranking among the top five countries responsible for a staggering 56% of global TB cases. Read more »
The city of Sagay in Negros Occidental has achieved a remarkable milestone by being included in the global Top 100 Green Destination Stories for 2024. This honor highlights Sagay’s unwavering commitment to conservation, particularly within the expansive 32,000-hectare Sagay Marine Reserve. Read more »
According to the DOH, the Philippines will preside over the World Health Assembly (WHA) in Geneva, Switzerland, in May 2025. Members of the Western Pacific Regional Office of the World Health Organization proposed the Philippines to be the organization's next president. Read more »
