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 Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) assured the public that all 44 commercial airports have sufficient diesel reserves to maintain backup power in case of outages. Spokesperson Eric Apolonio said the reserves are rarely used but
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian urged the government to strengthen mental health programs following a sharp rise in suicide cases in Metro Manila. The National Capital Region Police Office recorded 111 suicides from January 1 to March 23, 2026, nearly
Senator Erwin Tulfo urged the government and private companies to adopt work-from-home and ride-sharing arrangements to help workers cope with rising fuel prices. He said employees in roles like planning, research, customer service, and administration can report online
Several political figures, including Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte, publicly backed Vice President Sara Duterte for president in 2028 during the 89th Araw ng Dabaw and former President Rodrigo Duterte’s 81st birthday celebrations. Mayor Duterte urged attendees to
House Minority Leader Marcelino “Nonoy” Libanan urged the Philippine National Oil Co. (PNOC) to invest in coastal petroleum storage facilities in the Visayas and Mindanao to improve fuel access amid the global energy crisis. He stressed the need
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority formally turned over M/B Dalaray, the country’s first electric ferry, following a pilot run that served 3,258 passengers and cut 16,000 kilograms of CO₂ emissions. Officials highlighted the ferry’s safety, cleanliness, quiet operation,
Speaker Faustino G. Dy III announced that the Philippines will scale down its hosting of this year’s ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) meetings, limiting in-person events to the General Assembly in October and the Interface Meeting in November, while
San Miguel Corp.-led New NAIA Infra Corp. (NNIC) expects over 1.35 million passengers to pass through Ninoy Aquino International Airport during the Holy Week travel period from March 28 to April 5, slightly higher than last year’s 1.33
P-Pop group SB19 has released their second full-length album, Wakas at Simula, on March 27, featuring 24 tracks including six new songs led by singles “Visa” and “Emoji.” The album reworks tracks from their previous extended plays, Pagsibol,