Japan has extended a $187.92 million (P11.54 billion) loan to support key reforms under the Philippines’ Universal Health Care (UHC) program. Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma signed the loan agreement. Theresa Lazaro and Japanese Ambassador Endo Kazuya, with funding coursed through the Japan
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Japan has extended a $187.92 million (P11.54 billion) loan to support key reforms under the Philippines’ Universal Health Care (UHC) program. Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma signed the loan agreement. Theresa Lazaro and Japanese Ambassador Endo Kazuya, with funding
Negros Occidental 6th District Rep. Mercedes Alvarez has been elected deputy speaker of the House of Representatives, returning to a position she first held 10 years ago. Alvarez thanked her colleagues and the Nationalist People’s Coalition for their
Global demand for Filipino virtual assistants (VAs) continued to grow in the second quarter of 2026, with new international client signups rising 110 percent, according to a report by recruitment agency VA Masters. The report said overseas employers
Actress Barbie Imperial celebrated her 28th birthday by holding an outreach program for students at her former school in Albay, joined by boyfriend Richard Gutierrez and close friend Alexa Miro. Volunteers distributed school supplies, meals, and other essentials
National junior team standout Eve Bejasa advanced to the Round of 16 of the girls’ under-19 singles at the inaugural Philippine Junior International Series after defeating compatriot Nica Gulpany, 21-11, 21-11. The 17-year-old from Cebu City needed just
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is investigating scams linked to the no-contact apprehension policy (NCAP) after receiving more than 180 complaints about fake violation notices. MMDA Chair Don Artes said scammers trick motorists into paying a P1,000
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. met with the Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC) Education and Jobs Sector Group to discuss measures to strengthen education, workforce development, and job creation. The meeting focused on expanding artificial intelligence and digital
Tropical Storm Maymay is expected to weaken as it crosses Northern and Central Luzon on Thursday, but it will continue to bring heavy rain, strong winds, and rough seas, according to PAGASA. More than 200 millimeters of rain
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) said more than 2,200 medicines are now exempt from value-added tax (VAT) following the release of an updated list of 2,277 VAT-free medicines. The expanded list covers treatments for cancer, hypertension, diabetes,