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9 more medicines now exempt from value added tax, says BIR

June 16, 2025, 8:45 PM

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has exempted nine more medicines from value-added tax (VAT), it said in a circular dated June 11, 2025. Revenue...

Vaccinations crucial to combat dengue, says scientific working group

June 16, 2025, 4:29 PM

The Asia Dengue Voice and Action Group (ADVA) on Monday stressed the importance of mass vaccinations in curbing the rising number of dengue cases in...

Mpox spread in check, says DoH

June 15, 2025, 2:41 PM

The Department of Health (DOH) on Sunday assured the public that mpox cases in the Philippines remain under control despite a recent rise in...

DOH: Medical checkup for first-time schoolers

June 15, 2025, 12:10 AM

The Department of Health will kick off routine medical screenings for first-time students as public schools reopen on June 16, Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa...

Gatchalian urges DOH action on disease spread in PAOCC detention

June 13, 2025, 11:30 PM

Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Friday called on the Department of Health to swiftly contain the reported spread of contagious diseases among Philippine offshore gaming...

SOCIAL SECURITY.

June 10, 2025, 7:15 PM

The Social Security System (SSS) signs a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with the Department of Health (DOH) Caraga Region to ensure the social security...

DOH renews call vs. vaping, smoking

June 8, 2025, 11:05 PM

The Department of Health (DOH) on Sunday warned the public about the deadly risks of smoking and vaping, calling both a “scam” that victimizes...

Stakeholders flag projected downsizing of UNAIDS in PH

June 8, 2025, 10:30 PM

Civil society groups and HIV advocacy organizations on Sunday raised alarm over plans to drastically downsize the UNAIDS Country Office (UCO). Meanwhile, the Quezon City...

Health authorities warn of dengue as rainy season begins

June 6, 2025, 5:12 PM

Quezon City's Epidemiology and Surveillance Division on Friday reported 5,161 dengue cases from January 1 to June 5, with District 2 recording the highest number...

PBBM orders DOH to deal with HIV upsurge

June 6, 2025, 12:45 AM

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has directed the Department of Health (DOH) to streamline and expand its HIV-related services following a significant surge in infections,...

Sexual contact among males main mode of HIV transmission

June 5, 2025, 12:35 AM

Most of the 5,101 newly reported HIV cases in the Philippines from January to March 2025 involved young adults and males, with sexual contact...

Young adults, men dominate new HIV cases in the Philippines

June 4, 2025, 1:27 PM

Most of the 5,101 newly reported HIV cases in the Philippines from January to March 2025 involved young adults and males, with sexual contact...

‘I need your help:’ Herbosa reveals alarming statistics on HIV in PH

June 4, 2025, 10:27 AM

The Philippines recorded a staggering 564-percent increase in new HIV cases from 2010 to 2024, while 58-percent percent of people living with HIV are...

HIV public emergency looms

June 4, 2025, 12:55 AM

DOH chief cites 500% hike in cases among 15 to 25 years old 2k bite patients daily at San Lazaro Pakil emergency state over dengue THE Department...

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