MakatiMed unveils the Naeotom Alpha.Pro photon-counting CT scanner, offering high-resolution medical imaging with lower radiation doses for patients.

The House approves the ?7.2-trillion 2027 national budget, as lawmakers and watchdogs question infrastructure allocations, social aid spending, and transparency ahead of the 2028 elections.

A five-year review by France's Anses agency links heavy social media use among teens to anxiety, depression, self-harm, and suicidal thoughts, with girls and LGBTQIA+ youth most affected. Researchers point to platform design and algorithms as key drivers, and recommend stronger regulation over outright bans.