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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The Philippines will host the WAN-IFRA Digital Media Asia 2026 for the first time from April 27 to 29 at The Manila Hotel. The event will gather global media leaders, innovators, and publishers from around the world. It
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck northern Cebu on Monday afternoon, with its epicenter near Bogo City. Provincial authorities led by Governor Pamela Baricuatro immediately monitored the situation and coordinated inspections of affected areas. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology
The Office of the Ombudsman is preparing to file plunder complaints against former House Speaker Martin Romualdez and former Senate President Francis Escudero over alleged irregularities in flood control projects. Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla said the cases, linked
The Marcos administration’s renewed talks with China on possible joint energy exploration in the West Philippine Sea have drawn strong criticism from policy groups and lawmakers, warning that it could undermine Philippine sovereignty. The Stratbase Institute and Bayan
The House justice committee has subpoenaed detained witness Ramil Madriaga to testify under oath on April 14 in the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte. Madriaga is being required to present his affidavit and evidence, where he
Manila Mayor Isko Moreno announced that the city’s free ride program will continue on April 6, providing commuters with transportation assistance across major routes. Residents were advised to look for jeepneys marked “Libreng Sakay” or coordinate with traffic
The Supreme Court of the Philippines will hold oral arguments starting April 7 on four consolidated petitions challenging the constitutionality of unprogrammed funds and special accounts in the 2024, 2025, and 2026 national budgets. The hearings, originally planned