Category: Health & Wellness

Zambales bags Silver in CLEXAH Awards; 10 towns also cited for health programs

CLARK FREEPORT — The Province of Zambales received the Silver Award in the 2024 Central Luzon Excellence Awards for Health (CLEXAH), which gives recognition to outstanding local government units (LGUs), health facilities, and professionals who excel in delivering public health services and supporting Universal Health Care (UHC). Zambales placed second to Bulacan Province, which was… Read More Zambales bags Silver in CLEXAH Awards; 10 towns also cited for health programs

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Bataan sustains provincewide micronutrient supplementation for children, adolescents

By Rick P. Quiambao | October 30, 2025 BALANGA CITY (PIA) — The Bataan Provincial Health Office (PHO) continues its provincewide implementation of the Micronutrient Supplementation Program to strengthen the health and nutritional status of children and adolescents. Spearheaded by the PHO in partnership with Municipal Nutrition Action Officers, Barangay Nutrition Scholars, and Department of… Read More Bataan sustains provincewide micronutrient supplementation for children, adolescents

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SBMA passes stage 1 audit for health, safety standards—DQS

SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) passed the Stage 1 audit for the ISO 45001:2018 standard, also known as the Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS), on October 20. SBMA Chairman and Administrator Eduardo Jose L. Aliño lauded the efforts of the OHSMS Team headed by Dr. Solomon Jacalne, Manager of… Read More SBMA passes stage 1 audit for health, safety standards—DQS

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New BHW Federation officers take oath

SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — The newly elected officials of the Zambales Federation of Barangay Health Workers were sworn into office on October 13 during the Zambales Provincial Training-Workshop on Peace and Order and Public Safety (POPS) at the Travelers Hotel here. Governor Hermogenes E. Ebdane Jr. inducted the new set of officers and urged them… Read More New BHW Federation officers take oath

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‘No Balance Billing’ policy enforced in local gov’t hospitals

IBA, Zambales — The Zambales Integrated Provincial Health Office (PHO) has announced the strict adoption and implementation of PhilHealth’s No Balance Billing (NBB)/Zero Balance Billing and No-Co-Pay policies in all hospitals run by the Department of Health (DOH) in the province. In a memorandum issued by Dr. Noel C. Bueno, Provincial Health Officer II, and… Read More ‘No Balance Billing’ policy enforced in local gov’t hospitals

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‘No Balance Billing’ policy enforced in local gov’t hospitals

THE Zambales Integrated Provincial Health Office (PHO) has announced the strict adoption and implementation of PhilHealth’s No Balance Billing (NBB)/Zero Balance Billing and No-Co-Pay policies in all hospitals run by the Department of Health (DOH) in the province. In a memorandum issued by Dr. Noel C. Bueno, Provincial Health Officer II, and approved by Gov.… Read More ‘No Balance Billing’ policy enforced in local gov’t hospitals

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PhilHealth gets P60B from DPWH flood control budget

By PCO | September 20, 2025 THE Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (Philhealth) will be allocated PhP60 billion following the cancellation of PhP255 billion worth of locally funded flood control projects under the Department of Public Works and Highways’ (DPWH) proposed budget in 2026. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. announced the PhP60 billion allocation to PhilHealth… Read More PhilHealth gets P60B from DPWH flood control budget

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Cancer awareness mission, surgeries held for Zambales-Olongapo womenfolk

By JENA RAJNI CAROLINE A. EMPEÑO | September 14, 2025 OLONGAPO CITY — More than 70 women from Zambales and Olongapo City benefited from a gynecologic cancer awareness mission held on Sept. 12-13 at the James L. Gordon Memorial Hospital in this city. The two-day activity organized by the Society of Gynecologic Oncologists of the… Read More Cancer awareness mission, surgeries held for Zambales-Olongapo womenfolk

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SBMA health caravan benefits 618 stakeholders

SUBIC BAY FREEPORT – Stakeholders of the Subic Bay Freeport received free medical attention and also learned basic emergency medical procedures during a health caravan organized by the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) at the Subic Bay Gymnasium on July 17. The health caravan was a two-in-one event that featured Hands-Only Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated… Read More SBMA health caravan benefits 618 stakeholders

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TESDA Zambales conducts post-training services, HIV-TB awareness seminar for trainees, graduates

By Reia G. Pabelonia | July 10, 2025 IBA, Zambales (PIA) – The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) Provincial Training Center (PTC)–Iba conducted a post-training services and HIV-Tuberculosis awareness seminar for 44 trainees and graduates to support their transition into the workforce and promote overall well-being.  Participants came from various technical vocational courses, including… Read More TESDA Zambales conducts post-training services, HIV-TB awareness seminar for trainees, graduates

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