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by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on February 27, 2026
DOH: Education, not penalties, key to boosting vaccination
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on February 27, 2026
Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa said the agency’s priority is to inform and educate parents about the benefits of vaccines.... Read full article
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on February 27, 2026
FDA urged to look into allergy-causing preservatives in wet wipes
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on February 27, 2026
The reminder came following discovery of seven brands of baby wipes containing methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI) and methylisothiazolinone (MI) being sold in at least three retail establishments in Antipolo City.... Read full article
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on February 27, 2026
Veterinary post in every LGU key to curbing rabies – expert
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on February 27, 2026
Ensuring that every local government unit (LGU) has a designated municipal veterinarian is crucial in lowering rabies cases and strengthening disease prevention efforts, a veterinary medicine specialist said Thursday.... Read full article
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on February 27, 2026
Measles vaxx coverage in Mindanao, BARMM now at 82% – DOH
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on February 27, 2026
In its “Ligtas Tigdas” situation report covering Jan. 19 to Feb. 24, 2026, the DOH said 82 percent or a total of 2,347,562 children aged 6 to 59 months (under 5 years old) in Mindanao and BARMM have been vaccinated against measles and rubella.... Read full article
by Connie Calipay on February 20, 2026
Albay to receive P608-M from PBBM's Local Government Support Fund
by Connie Calipay on February 20, 2026
Albay Governor Noel Rosal, who was at Malacañang in Manila with other local chief executives on Thursday for a meeting with Executive Secretary Ralph Recto, thanked President Marcos for supporting local government units (LGUs) programs and projects.... Read full article
by Alexander Lopez on February 20, 2026
Shear line brings floods, landslides to Caraga
by Alexander Lopez on February 20, 2026
As of Friday morning, local government units (LGUs) across Caraga reported floods and landslides that affected thousands of residents.... Read full article
by Che Palicte on February 20, 2026
Classes, work suspended due to extreme weather across Davao Region
by Che Palicte on February 20, 2026
Various local government units (LGUs) in Davao Region suspended work and classes on Friday as a safety precaution amid adverse weather caused by moderate to heavy rains from a shear line.... Read full article
by Mary Judaline Partlow on February 20, 2026
Response teams, logistics ready amid Kanlaon eruption
by Mary Judaline Partlow on February 20, 2026
“We were shocked to hear a loud explosive sound this afternoon and that the volcano was again erupting, but people did not panic. We are used to it, and the city is prepared for a worst-case scenario with Oplan Exodus still in place,” Bariga said.... Read full article
by Che Palicte on February 20, 2026
DSWD, local officials assist 26 families displaced by Davao fire
by Che Palicte on February 20, 2026
The agency conducted an immediate on-site assessment to determine the situation and urgent needs of affected families.... Read full article
by Nef Luczon on February 20, 2026
Iligan City launches flood recovery support for MSMEs
by Nef Luczon on February 20, 2026
Young said affected MSMEs can receive free business permit plates, including reprints of their permits, until June 30, 2026.... Read full article