On February 5, Camille Villar filed Senate Bill (SB) 1764, or the proposed “An Act Providing for the Employment of Nurses and Assigning at Least One Registered Nurse for Every Barangay.” Read more »
The Philippines is moving toward stronger support for its elderly population as lawmakers push for more accessible and specialized long-term care. Senator Bong Go has filed Senate Bill 1779, known as the Nursing Home for Senior Citizens Act, which proposes establishing dedicated facilities in every region. Read more »
The highly urbanized city of Bacolod City has launched G-Cares, an official online platform that gives residents easier access to HIV/AIDS-related health services. The soft launch took place earlier this week, alongside a school-based education campaign at Bacolod City College (BCC). Read more »
Iloilo City made history as it welcomed the first Asian edition of the 4th Global Mental Health Advocacy Forum, bringing together specialists from over 70 countries to discuss policies, funding, and mental health rights. Read more »
Nueva Vizcaya is primed to get a significant upgrade in its rural infrastructure as the Department of Agriculture (DA) allocates P255 million for farm-to-market roads (FMR) in the 2026 national budget. Read more »
Access to affordable shelter in Iloilo City is set to expand following the rollout of the city’s first public rental housing initiative, a program aimed at easing the local housing shortage while providing low-cost options for families with limited means. City officials said the project marks a major step in offering transitional homes to residents who are not yet ready for permanent housing. Read more »
