BUTUAN CITY (May 25) -In armed conflicts and other situations of violence, healthcare workers may face various forms of abuse, severely impacting the quality of services that they provide. The community suffers in such cases because healthcare becomes inaccessible. To minimize the impact of violence and improve the resilience of health care workers in Agusan del Norte and … [Read more...] about Philippines boosts protection for health workers in Mindanao
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DA, FDA strengthen vaccine regulation amid ASF resurgence in Cotabato
DAVAO CITY (May 23)—In a concerted effort to bolster animal health and safeguard national food security, the Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have intensified their collaboration on vaccine regulation and availability. This initiative aims to combat transboundary diseases such as African Swine Fever (ASF) and Avian Influenza (AI), which … [Read more...] about DA, FDA strengthen vaccine regulation amid ASF resurgence in Cotabato
Healing after the quake: Doctors without Borders aids survivors in Myanmar
DAVAO CITY (May 6) -- As of April 8, 2025, official data shows that more than 3,600 people have died, over 5,000 have been injured, and 15 million have been severely affected by the earthquake—creating what many describe as a crisis within a crisis. “They found my son in my sister’s arms. She didn’t make it. I also lost my husband,” shared a patient at the Tada-U mobile … [Read more...] about Healing after the quake: Doctors without Borders aids survivors in Myanmar
DICT accelerates Free WiFi rollout, eyes 50K public hotspots
DAVAO CITY (May 1) — The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is accelerating efforts to provide free internet access nationwide, aiming to expand public WiFi hotspots from 18,000 to 50,000. Secretary Henry Aguda said the program supports President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.’s directive of "no Filipino left behind or left offline," stressing … [Read more...] about DICT accelerates Free WiFi rollout, eyes 50K public hotspots
Two monkeypox cases confirmed in Region 12
SOCCSKSARGEN (April 30) — The Department of Health in Region 12 (DOH-SOCCSKSARGEN) has confirmed two cases of monkeypox, or Mpox, within the region. Based on the April 2025 records, one patient is from Cotabato Province, while the other is from South Cotabato. Both patients are currently in stable condition and have been placed in isolation. Dr. Charmaine Pearl Cedeño, … [Read more...] about Two monkeypox cases confirmed in Region 12
