The Department of Health (DOH) logged a total of 76,425 dengue cases from 1 January to 15 March.
This represents a 78 percent increase from the same period in 2024 (48,822).
The regions with the highest number of cases are Calabarzon (15,108 cases), National Capital Region (13,761), and Central Luzon (12,424).
Most of the patients are 14 years old and under, but the case fatality rate remains low at one percent, the DOH noted.
The DOH observed that a large percentage of dengue deaths recorded from 1 January to 15 March showed warning signs, including abdominal pain, bleeding, vomiting, and weakness.
"When symptoms appear, it is important to consult the nearest health center or DOH hospital where the dengue fast lane is located," DOH Secretary Ted Herbosa said.
"PhilHealth also provides benefits for services that may be needed and can even be provided free of charge at government clinics or hospitals," Herbosa added.
The DOH recently instructed all government hospitals to activate dengue fast lanes to ensure prompt diagnosis and treatment for patients.
PhilHealth, meanwhile, has increased its benefit package for severe dengue, covering hospitalization costs up to P47,000, and for mild dengue, up to P19,500.