Inside Laguna

𝐏𝐂𝐒𝐎 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐭𝐨 𝐋𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐧𝐚

The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) has announced the expansion of its public health outreach program to include the province of Laguna, reinforcing its commitment to bringing essential medical support and services to communities in need.

Under the initiative, PCSO is stepping up medical assistance efforts across underserved areas of Laguna, providing support alongside other provinces such as Nueva Ecija. The program focuses on strengthening access to healthcare through donations of medicines, medical supplies, and community health interventions, in partnership with local government units and health stakeholders.







Health advocates say the enhanced outreach aims to reach residents who might otherwise have limited access to primary care and treatment services, particularly in rural barangays. The program supports existing medical missions, community clinics, and free medical services coordinated between PCSO and local partners.

In related outreach efforts, the PCSO has been actively providing medicine donations to local government units, including Laguna communities, to bolster their health programs. For example, earlier this month, various LGUs — including Barangay Lamot 2 in Calauan, Laguna — received essential medicines to aid in scheduled medical missions and public health activities.

PCSO officials said expanding health outreach to more regions reflects the agency’s broader mission to improve community health outcomes nationwide by supporting local health systems and vulnerable populations.

“The goal is to bring help closer to the people,” a PCSO representative said, emphasizing that such partnerships contribute to a more responsive and equitable healthcare landscape for Filipinos.

𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐚ñ𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐍𝐨𝐧-𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐁𝐢ñ𝐚𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

BIÑAN CITY, Laguna — Malacañang has issued an official memorandum declaring the suspension of classes and a special non-working day in Biñan City in celebration of Araw ng Biñan 2026.

According to the memorandum, February 2, 2026 (Monday) has been declared a school holiday, suspending classes at all levels in the city. Meanwhile, February 3, 2026 (Tuesday) has been designated as a Special Non-Working Day, allowing residents to fully participate in the city’s anniversary celebrations.

The declaration aims to give Biñanenses the opportunity to commemorate their history, culture, and civic pride through various activities and events prepared by the local government.

City officials encouraged the public to join the festivities and celebrate the shared heritage and identity of the people of Biñan.