The “Gift of Life” program in Legazpi City, has drawn praise from Bishop Joel “Bong” Baylon of the Diocese of Legazpi, who said the initiative could provide meaningful assistance to mothers and babies, particularly those from less fortunate families. Read more »
Iloilo Governor Arthur Defensor Jr. is urging the national government to move forward with the proposed Iloilo–Capiz–Aklan Expressway (Icaex), saying the long-planned infrastructure project could significantly improve transportation and drive economic development across Western Visayas. Read more »
The University of the Philippines is expanding access to medical education in Mindanao with its first-ever Doctor of Medicine program at UP Mindanao, aimed at strengthening healthcare in underserved communities and addressing the country’s doctor shortage. Read more »
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has started implementing its “TUPAD Tuloy Pasada” program to help jeepney drivers cope with the rising cost of fuel. The initiative provides additional income for affected transport workers in Metro Manila. Read more »
Seven physicians under the Department of Health – Negros Island Region (DOH-NIR) Doctors to the Barrios (DTTB) Program have been deployed to serve remote and underserved communities across Negros Island. Read more »
Students and researchers from Benguet State University (BSU) are driving a new technology that turns surplus highland vegetables into dried “chop suey chips,” offering a potential solution to the persistent problem of vegetable dumping in the Cordillera. Read more »
