Davao City rolls out free measles shots for 154K kids, aims to keep zero-case record
DAVAO CITY (January 15) — A citywide free measles-rubella vaccination drive will run from January 19 to February 13, targeting about 154,000 children as...
Holiday health risks rise: DOH logs 127 NCD cases, 451 mental health calls
MANILA (December 28) – The Department of Health (DOH) on Friday warned households to stay alert this holiday season after recording 127 cases of...
Caraga welcomes 40,000 newborns a year, with safer deliveries on the rise
BUTUAN CITY (December 18) – Every year, roughly 40,000 babies are born across the Caraga Region, and an increasing majority are entering the world...
When health care becomes a favor: Cardinal warns of dignity at risk
MANILA (December 15) — For thousands of Filipinos lining up at hospitals with guarantee letters in hand, access to medical care often hinges not...
Marantan warns of rising road crashes, calls for shared responsibility
TUGUEGARAO CITY (December 13) — Every day, an average of 15 road accidents occur on Philippine roads. In just three years, these incidents have...
Study: Violent discipline cuts Filipino kids’ chances of staying in school by half
DAVAO CITY (December 12) — Violent discipline at home sharply reduces Filipino children’s odds of staying in school, with those exposed to parental violence...
