In response to the rising number of dengue cases across the Philippines, the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) has announced a substantial increase in its benefit package for severe dengue. Read more »
In a decisive move to enhance the judicial landscape in the Philippines, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has officially signed into law 11 measures aimed at creating additional court branches across the country. Read more »
Bacolod City, nestled in the heart of Negros Occidental, is capturing the spotlight as a contender for the title of the “Pastry Capital of the Philippines.” Read more »
Angeles City, Pampanga was crowned Asia's Best Emerging Culinary City Destination at the World Culinary Awards Gala Ceremony in 2024, cementing the city's reputation as a rising star in worldwide food tourism. Read more »
In the Philippines, the traditional "sari-sari" store remains a cornerstone of local commerce, with recent data from the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) reinforcing this reality. Read more »
In order to concentrate on its core operations, the state-run Land Bank of the Philippines is selling UCPB Savings Bank, Inc. According to a statement from Landbank, after UCPB Savings is fully privatized, the state-owned lender hopes to expand its offerings to important development areas. Read more »
