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News Philippines » Western Visayas » Health: Poverty incidence plummets to 5.2% as Western Visayas’ economy leads the nation

News channel or source: https://pia.gov.ph/news/poverty-incidence-plummets-to-5-2-as-western-visayas-economy-leads-the-nation/
Published on: Sunday 06 September 2026

In a landmark developmental milestone, Western Visayas has recorded a decline in family poverty incidence, dropping to 5.2 percent in 2025 from 9.8 percent in 2023, aligning with President Ferdinand ...

News Philippines » Western Visayas » Health: Nationwide leptospirosis cases reach 6,253

News channel or source: https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1283388
Published on: Friday 04 September 2026

The Department of Health (DOH) on Friday said it is closely monitoring seven regions after an increase in leptospirosis cases during a 13-day period. Six other areas also breached the epidemic ...

News Philippines » Western Visayas » Health: DOH, PIA empower Western Visayas health communicators

News channel or source: https://pia.gov.ph/news/doh-pia-empower-western-visayas-health-communicators/
Published on: Tuesday 04 August 2026

DOH PIA empowers Western Visayas health communicators: Health Education and Promotion Officers from various provincial and municipal health offices across Western Visayas gather for the “Facing the ...

News Philippines » Western Visayas » Health: PhilHealth pays ₱10.79-B claims in Western Visayas, Negros Occ.

News channel or source: https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/755808/philhealth-pays-peso1079-b-claims-in-western-visayas-negros-occ
Published on: Tuesday 11 August 2026

CLAIMS PAID. PhilHealth Regional Vice President for Western Visayas Marjorie Cabrieto presents the state health insurer’s accomplishments during a media forum on Tuesday (Aug. 11, 2026). Cabrieto said ...

News Philippines » Western Visayas » Health: Health, sustainability at Organic Agri Congress in W. Visayas showcased

News channel or source: https://www.msn.com/en-ph/news/other/health-sustainability-at-organic-agri-congress-in-w-visayas-showcased/ar-AA23L0tu
Published on: Thursday 21 May 2026

ILOILO CITY, Philippines — Promoting organic farming not just as an agricultural alternative but as a long-term investment in public health, the Department of Agriculture (DA) Western Visayas ...

News Philippines » Western Visayas » Health: Iloilo City air quality worsens as Indonesia haze reaches Visayas

News channel or source: https://www.msn.com/en-ph/weather/meteorology/iloilo-city-air-quality-worsens-as-indonesia-haze-reaches-visayas/ar-AA2bmz3x
Published on: Tuesday 01 September 2026

ILOILO CITY, Philippines — Air quality in parts of Iloilo City has deteriorated as transboundary haze from forest fires in Kalimantan, Indonesia, spreads across portions of the Philippines, prompting ...