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
The House of Representatives will hold a necrological service on Monday, Sept. 21, to honor the life and public service of former Quirino lone district Rep. Dakila Carlo “Dax” Cua. Cua, 48, served in
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Surigao del Norte 1st District Rep. Francisco “Lalo” Matugas said records of
Bulacan Gov. Daniel Fernando called for immediate relief and stronger flood control
Laguna First District Rep. Ann Matibag said her office is ready to
Cainta, Rizal Mayor Keith Nieto announced Saturday that he will take medical
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. 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
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said suspending the VAT and repealing the oil deregulation law remain possible, but immediate measures take priority. He acknowledged that amending the oil deregulation law is a long process, and the focus is on
Batangas 1st District Rep. Leandro Leviste warned that the Philippines could face a debt crisis worse than the current oil crisis if the government fails to cut wasteful spending. He said the national debt is projected to exceed
Manila will pay jeepney drivers around ₱3,000 daily so passengers on participating routes can ride for free, Mayor Isko Moreno Domagoso announced Friday. The program, covering over 1,400 units and potentially serving 100,000 commuters daily, was developed within
The Makabayan bloc in the House of Representatives has filed bills seeking to repeal the Oil Industry Deregulation Act of 1998 and impose a billionaire wealth tax amid soaring fuel prices. The proposed repeal, through House Bill 8766,
Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced that the Philippines has struck gas at the Camago-3 well in the Malampaya gas fields offshore Palawan, part of an $893-million Phase 4 project led by Enrique Razon and partners. The Camago-3 well produces
Senators on Thursday questioned the Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) over excessive onion importation, saying it is hurting Filipino farmers and distorting the market. Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson highlighted discrepancies in
SM Supermalls will shorten operating hours starting March 30, delaying weekday openings from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., following the national energy emergency declared by President Marcos on March 24. The move aims to ease pressure on the