Early morning queues at public hospitals may soon be a thing of the past. The DOH has launched the Patient Appointment System (PAS), offering a faster, more convenient way for Filipinos to schedule consultations at government-run hospitals. Read more »
The Department of Health (DOH) is stepping up its routine immunization program as vaccine-preventable diseases, particularly measles, continue to surge. Read more »
The Philippines and Japan are reinforcing their defense ties in response to increasing concerns over China’s expanding military activities in the region. Read more »
The PH Senate approves the Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA) between Japan and the Philippines, which aims to bolster the defense and cooperation between the two nations. 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 »
The Department of National Defense (DND) has proposed a budget of PHP 344.426 billion for Fiscal Year 2025, highlighting the government’s commitment to strengthening national defense. Read more »
