Malacañang has ordered the Department of Health (DOH) to coordinate with regional directors and hospitals to ensure the prompt processing of legitimate claims under the Medical Assistance to Indigent and Financially Incapacitated Patients (MAIFIP) program. Executive Secretary Ralph Recto said faster processing
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Bulacan Gov. Daniel Fernando called for immediate relief and stronger flood control measures for communities affected by recurring floods during a meeting with Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon and local leaders on
The Philippines’ current account deficit widened by 51.7 percent to $15.44 billion in the first
Julia Barretto and Bianca Umali expressed interest in working together again if the right project
Malacañang has ordered the Department of Health (DOH) to coordinate with regional directors and hospitals to ensure the prompt processing of legitimate claims under
Modern technology is helping the Philippines strengthen disaster preparedness, with the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) using artificial intelligence (AI) and other tools
The Philippines, as this year’s ASEAN chair, will host a high-level inclusive business forum on September 22 in Pasay City to promote greater MSME
Education Secretary Sonny Angara called for stronger cooperation among schools, local governments, and police to improve campus security following the fatal shooting at Banga
Around 6,000 volunteers joined the 41st International Coastal Cleanup at Baseco Beach in Tondo, Manila, collecting waste and debris washed ashore. The Department of
Bulacan Gov. Daniel Fernando called for immediate relief and stronger flood control measures for communities affected by recurring floods during a meeting with Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon and local leaders on September 18.
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Laguna First District Rep. Ann Matibag said her office is ready to
Cainta, Rizal Mayor Keith Nieto announced Saturday that he will take medical
Senator Robin Padilla reaffirmed that he will leave politics when his term
DILG Secretary Juanito Victor “Jonvic” Remulla will delay his scheduled trip to
The Philippines’ current account deficit widened by 51.7 percent to $15.44 billion in the first half of the year as higher import payments outpaced
The Philippines’ chicken meat imports are expected to rise by 14.7 percent to 780,000 metric tons in 2027, driven by higher demand from the
Toyota Motor Philippines Corp. (TMP) expects vehicle production to fall by nearly 6 percent this year to about 60,000 units amid weaker demand and
The Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) urged the government to pair any increase in excise taxes on (SSBs) with measures that improve Filipinos’
ABS-CBN Corp. is set to retrench around 200 employees, or 7 percent of its workforce, following a review of its operations amid challenges facing
The Ladies Philippine Golf Tour’s top players will face a strong Taiwan LPGA Tour field in the Kenda Tire Cup, which starts September 23 at the Taichung International Country Club in Taiwan. Seven of
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Filipino-American NBA star Jordan Clarkson said he wants to play for Gilas
Rain or Shine head coach Yeng Guiao has signed a two-year contract
Filipino boxer Mark Vicelles is determined to make the most of his
For the first time in a decade, Ateneo will have a coach
Julia Barretto and Bianca Umali expressed interest in working together again if the right project comes along following their first feature collaboration in “Always
Singer-songwriter Moira Dela Torre has spoken publicly about the showbiz fallout that began after she unfollowed several celebrities and reportedly parted ways with Cornerstone
BTS member Jin has joined Spotify’s Billions Club after his solo single “Don’t Say You Love Me” surpassed 1 billion streams. The song reached
Rizza Dizon said she would support her daughter Ryzza Mae Dizon if she decides to start dating. The mother said she hopes her daughter’s
Celebrity makeup artist and talent manager Bambbi Fuentes is making her film debut as a producer with “Mantsa,” a psychological thriller and family drama
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Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso has signed City Ordinance No. 9179, which reconstitutes and strengthens the city’s HIV-AIDS Response Council to expand prevention, testing, treatment, and support services. The ordinance, approved by the 13th City Council,
Mayor Joy Belmonte assured residents displaced by the recent fire along NIA Road in Barangay Pinyahan that the city government is moving forward with plans to build vertical housing for affected families. She said the local government has
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has activated the Probity Assurance Team (PAT) – Interim to investigate irregularities and ensure accountability among its personnel. PCG spokesperson Commodore Noemie Cayabyab said the unit, formed on April 21, is tasked to
A report by global recruitment specialist Robert Walters found that at least half of Filipino Gen Z professionals are motivated to stay in their current jobs due to opportunities for career growth. The study emphasized that companies must
Spotify has released its first-ever all-time rankings of the most-streamed artists, with Taylor Swift taking the top spot globally. She is followed by Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny, while Drake, The Weeknd, and Ariana Grande complete the top
The Philippine women’s national football team, the Filipinas, has outlined a structured preparation plan following their qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup. Head coach Mark Torcaso stressed that the team is aiming not just to participate
The Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) is supporting the repeal of the charters of the Commission on Higher Education and the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority, saying long-standing problems in the education system remain unresolved.
Japanese disaster response experts have approved the fire-control measures being implemented at the old Navotas City Landfill after an on-site inspection conducted on April 24. The seven-member Japan Disaster Relief (JDR) Expert Team, deployed by Japan International Cooperation
The Department of Health (DOH) has warned that people living with HIV (PLHIV) are at higher risk of developing tuberculosis (TB) due to weakened immune systems. In a Facebook post, the DOH explained that HIV attacks the body’s