Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. urged stronger cooperation between Europe and Asia to uphold international law amid rising global threats. Read more »
The DND, AFP Northern Luzon Command, and Laoac LGU provide farm equipment, medical and dental services, strengthening civil-military cooperation and community resilience. Read more »
The national government is looking at Marikina City as a possible template for strengthening flood mitigation efforts across the country, particularly as discussions move forward on implementing no-build zones and constructing water retention basins in vulnerable areas. Read more »
The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) announced on Saturday plans to enhance the benefits, which include improved room accommodations and cheaper medical bill charges available to middle-income contributors. Read more »
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 »
