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Laguna Governor Sol Aragones led in Los Baños the launch of the provincial government’s Free Flu Vaccine initiative. This is the first batch of thousands of Lagunenses who will receive the free flu vaccine in the province. This is part of the many healthcare and medical services that Aragones and the Provincial government aims to […]
Senator Bong Go renewed his call for the full implementation of the law establishing the Virology and Vaccine Institute of the Philippines, following the government’s announcement during the State of the Nation Address (SONA) that planning for the institute would begin. Go said the institute has long been part of his advocacy to strengthen the […]
The City Government of Makati, through the Makati Health Department, has launched the Makati City School-Based Influenza Vaccination Program, making Makati the first LGU in NCR to offer free flu vaccines to public school students. A total of 31, 537 eligible students across all Makati public schools are set to receive the free flu vaccine. […]
Senate Committee on Environment and Natural Resources Chairperson Senator Raffy Tulfo challenged the statement of Department of Health (DOH) Environmental and Occupational Health Division Chief Dr. Gabriel Borlongan that foul-smelling landfills have no direct effect on people’s health. During the committee hearing, Tulfo asked Borlongan whether the DOH has data on diseases that may affect […]
The Philippines remains vulnerable to extreme heat, with risks heightened by climate variability and climate change. Preparedness and awareness must continue beyond the summer months. So even as the monsoon rains bring cooler temperatures, high humidity can intensify heat stress, making it feel hotter than the actual air temperature and making it harder for our […]
Senator Mark Villar filed Senate Bill No. 2133, or the proposed Students’ Guidance Counseling Act, a measure seeking to strengthen school-based mental health programs and expand access to guidance and psychosocial support services for Filipino students nationwide. Research published by Cambridge University Press earlier revealed the alarming rise in depressive symptoms among Filipino youth, showing […]
Senator Bong Go called for coordinated heat-health action plans and stronger protection for workers and farmers as the country prepares for a possible Super El Niño that may bring drier-than-usual conditions in parts of the country, heavier rainfall in other areas, and added pressure on water supply, agriculture, and public health. Go, Chairperson of the […]
Senator Raffy Tulfo raised alarm over the rising number of Filipinos suffering from Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), describing the illness as a “silent killer” that requires urgent government intervention. In his privilege speech delivered at the Senate recently, Tulfo stressed that CKD has become a major public health concern in the Philippines, with an estimated […]
The Provincial Government of Laguna formally inaugurated its third free chemotherapy center at Bay District Hospital, further strengthening accessible cancer treatment services for Lagunenses under the leadership of Sol Aragones. The opening ceremony also featured the formal turnover of ₱2.6 million worth of medical equipment donated by the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day […]
Senator Christopher Bong Go, adopted son of CALABARZON, recently dispatched his Malasakit Team to extend additional assistance to fire victims in Barangay Dulong Bayan, Bacoor City, Cavite. Amid the ongoing dry season, Go, in a video call, highlighted the dangerously rising heat index levels across the country, stressing how extreme temperatures not only threaten public […]