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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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. inaugurated the new westbound off-ramp of the NAIA Expressway (NAIAX) on Friday, aimed at improving access to NAIA Terminal 3 and easing congestion on Andrews Avenue in Pasay City. The 320-meter ramp is expected
Senator Imee Marcos urged SSS, GSIS, PAG-IBIG, and PhilHealth to temporarily suspend collections to ease the financial burden on Filipinos. She is also pushing for a loan moratorium amid rising fuel prices and higher costs of basic goods.
Filipino entrepreneur Mary Grace Dimacali received star treatment as she opened Mary Grace Café’s first international branch in Singapore on March 13, delighting both Filipinos and locals alike. The 28-seater cafe, modeled after its original Serendra location, quickly
The Filipino girl group BINI will perform at the Grammy Museum’s “Global Spin Live” on April 21 to promote their upcoming extended play, Signals. The appearance follows their historic debut at the 2026 Coachella Valley Music and Arts
The Balance Project PHI held its inaugural gymnastics camp from March 20-22 at LTSA Makati, launching a youth-driven initiative to support grassroots sports in the Philippines. 15-year-old high-performance gymnast Sabina Estelle Tayag, a member of the Philippine Junior
US President Donald Trump said Iran allowed 10 oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz as a “present” to show seriousness in negotiations to end the Middle East war. He described the move as a signal
The Philippines and Japan signed an exchange of notes for the fourth tranche of Japan’s loan for the Metro Manila Subway Project, totaling 220 billion yen (P84.81 billion) for Phase 1 construction. Phase 1 will build a 27.5-kilometer
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced that the 2026 ASEAN Summit will be scaled down to a “bare bones” format due to the fuel crisis caused by Middle East tensions. The summit, set for May 7–8, will focus on
The nationwide Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair (BPSF) has immediately hired at least 1,488 graduating SHS and ALS learners, fulfilling President Marcos Jr.’s goal of bridging graduation and employment. The joint initiative by DepEd and DOLE mobilized around 40