MANILA (August 27) — The World Health Organization considers the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) to be a virus that targets the immune system. HIV impairs the immune system by attacking the body's white blood cells, which increases the risk of contracting infections, TB, and certain types of cancer. Because so many young Filipinos are infected with HIV, the Department of … [Read more...] about ‘Stigma-free’ blood-based HIV self-test kits released
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Basilan governor praises new hospital bills but urges caution
DAVAO CITY (July 8) --Basilan Governor Mujiv Hataman applauded the regional parliament’s health committee for advancing two bills that would create new hospitals in Tipo-Tipo and Maluso. According to Hataman, the move “brings much-needed healthcare services closer to our people,” especially in far-flung areas where residents currently must travel long distances for care. … [Read more...] about Basilan governor praises new hospital bills but urges caution
Boosting Rice Production in the Philippines: Techno Farms, Policies, and Price Challenges
New Hybrid Rice Demonstration Farm in Davao de Oro DAVAO CITY (June 20) -A major initiative to increase rice yields recently kicked off in Davao de Oro province. The Provincial Government, through its Agriculture Office, launched a Provincial Rice Technology Forum for the 2025 wet cropping season by opening a 25-hectare Rice Technology Demonstration Farm in Purok 7, … [Read more...] about Boosting Rice Production in the Philippines: Techno Farms, Policies, and Price Challenges
Dengue cases in Caraga show steady decline – DOH-13
BUTUAN CITY (June 13) – The Department of Health in the Caraga Region (DOH-13) has reported a steady decline in dengue cases across the region. Data obtained by the Philippine News Agency show that dengue infections dropped over three consecutive periods: from 248 cases (April 27–May 10), to 210 (May 11–24), and further down to 81 (May 25–June 7). Despite the downward … [Read more...] about Dengue cases in Caraga show steady decline – DOH-13
DOH urges national emergency status for HIV amid surge in youth cases
MANILA (June 6) -- The Department of Health (DOH) is calling for HIV to be declared a National Public Health Emergency, citing a 500% increase in cases among Filipinos aged 15 to 25. “We need a national emergency so the whole of society and government can unite to lower new HIV cases,” said Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa. From January to March 2025, the DOH recorded an … [Read more...] about DOH urges national emergency status for HIV amid surge in youth cases
