Prevent stunting, obesity through first 1000 days of life, DOH-MMCHD says
QUEZON CITY (PIA) – Proper nutrition during the first 1000 days of a child’s life is crucial for preventing stunting and obesity, according to the Department of Health – Metro…
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Iloilo City, PSA sign agreement to update data inventory
ILOILO CITY (PIA) – The Iloilo City Government and the Philippine Statistics Authority have signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to update data inventory through the conduct of Census of…
NSC cites local government partnership in national security
ILOILO CITY (PIA) — The National Security Council (NSC) recognized the critical role of local governance in the successful implementation of the 2023-2028 National Security Policy (NSP). With the emerging…
IP community in Capiz asks for better water system, livelihood
ROXAS CITY, Capiz (PIA) — Pastor Elias Valencia, Chieftain of Ati and Panay Bukidnon in Dumarao town, asked for a better water system and livelihood opportunities for the Indigenous Peoples…
DOH has 77% HEA payout accomplishment in the MIMAROPA
SAN JOSE, Occidental Mindoro (PIA) — The Department of Health-Center for Health Development (DOH-CHD) MIMAROPA reported a 77 percent accomplishment in the disbursement of the Health Emergency Allowance (HEA) in…
DOH: Lahat ng probinsya sa MIMAROPA may treatment hub para sa HIV
PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Palawan (PIA) — Tiniyak ng Department of Health-Center for Health Development (DOH-CHD) MIMAROPA na mayroon nang treatment hub ang lahat ng probinsya sa rehiyon para sa mga…
Isabela receives Pasidungog awards
CITY OF ILAGAN, Isabela (PIA) – The Provincial Government of Isabela recently received ‘Pasidungog Award’ from the Office of the Vice President (OVP) for its commendable delivery of programs, projects,…
DOH establishes new specialty centers in Cagayan Valley
TUGUEGARAO CITY, Cagayan (PIA) – – In response to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s statement during his first State of the Nation Address (SONA), the Department of Health (DOH) Cagayan…
DA vows more aid for Nueva Vizcaya farmers
BAYOMBONG, Nueva Vizcaya (PIA) – More agricultural assistance is expected to be provided by the Department of Agriculture this year to boost farmers’ agricultural production in Nueva Vizcaya. This was…
Farmers in isolated Eastern Samar towns find hope on new road projects
DOLORES, Eastern Samar (PIA) — A farmer couple from an upstream barangay in San Vicente, Dolores, Adelaida Cabe, 60, and Pedro Cabe, 71, have been enduring a risky boat ride…
Farmers get support from ‘ProVet’ thru goat raising project
SAN JOSE, Antique (PIA) — The farmers’ cooperative in Anini-y, Antique received support from the Office of the Provincial Veterinarian (OPV) through their goat raising project. Livestock farmers and members…
Abra forest cover expands by 19k hectares
BANGUED, Abra (PIA) – Forest cover in the province of Abra has increased by 19,000 hectares in a span of 10 years. Abra Provincial Environment and Natural Resource Officer Marcelo…
NCR dengue cases drop by 16 percent
Metro Manila Center for Health Development (MMCHD) Infectious Disease Prevention and Control Cluster Dr. Adorissa M. Jurao shares updates on dengue cases in Metro Manila during the Kapihan sa Bagong…
DMW releases P1B out of P2.8B ‘action fund’ for distressed OFWs
MANILA (PIA) — The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has released nearly P1 billion ($17.8 million) from a P2.8 billion ($49.8 million) action fund to assist distressed overseas Filipino workers…
DOH: Observe 5S to fight dengue amid rainy season
ODIONGAN, Romblon (PIA) — As the rainy season begins, the Department of Health-Center for Health Development (DOH-CHD) in the MIMAROPA region is urging the public to prepare for the increase…
Zambo supports LGBTQIA++ community in pushing for equality
Zamboanga City (PIA) – The City Government of Zamboanga, alongside various organizations, is making significant steps in an ongoing effort to advocate and advance the rights of the LGBTQIA+ community.…
IFSU ranks 2nd nationwide in global Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2024
LAMUT, Ifugao (PIA) –The Ifugao State University soars higher in global recognition emerging second in the top universities in the Philippines along with the University of the Philippines and De…
Tobacco excise tax seen to drive economic growth
Zamboanga City (PIA) – The Bureau of Customs confiscated tobacco and cigarette products worth P1.89 billion in 152 operations, with P190 million seized in Indanan, Sulu alone, from January to…
DOH-9 to strengthen advocacy, combat vaccine hesitancy in remote areas
ISABELA CITY, Basilan (PIA) – The Department of Health (DOH)-9 will step-up its efforts to address vaccine hesitancy in the Zamboanga Peninsula region specially to remote areas. Dr. Joshua Brillantes,…
Benguet finalizes Science, Technology, and Innovation plan
DOST leads the 1st Provincial Science and Technology Innovation Coordinating Committee (PSTICC)-Benguet and PLGU Task Force for S&T Meeting-Workshop, recently. BAGUIO CITY (PIA) – The newly established Benguet Provincial Science,…
Isabela City marks World Day Against Child Labor
ISABELA CITY, Basilan (PIA) –In observance of the 2024 World Day Against Child Labor, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) – Isabela City Field Office, in partnership with the…