Central Visayas has remained the Philippines’ most visited region by foreign travelers for 25 consecutive years. A long-term audit by the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) showed the region recorded 31.5 million foreign arrivals from 2000 to 2024, the highest among all regions, surpassing even Metro Manila.

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).

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.