Makati Medical Center (MMC) has introduced a new digital tool for cancer diagnostics, bringing the first digital pathology scanner in the Philippines and Southeast Asia into use at the hospital. Read more »
Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero’s push to tighten government procurement rules advanced after the Senate approved Senate Bill No. 1962, or the Government Contracting and Procurement Integrity Act, on third and final reading. Read more »
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) and Department of Tourism (DOT) are aligning projects intended to improve connectivity and make destinations more accessible to both local and international travelers. Read more »
Public sentiment toward the country’s two legislative chambers moved in opposite directions in the second quarter of 2026. Trust and satisfaction in the Senate declined, while the House of Representatives recorded modest gains. Read more »
A large share of Filipino senior citizens may be financially vulnerable even when they are not officially classified as poor, according to research presented at a recent social protection policy forum. Read more »
The Philippines is confronting a difficult budget equation as it seeks to strengthen its military while meeting the growing cost of pensions for military and uniformed personnel (MUP). Read more »
