Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa declared gambling addiction a public health concern, as he voiced support for proposed legislation seeking to ban or tightly regulate online gambling in the Philippines. Read more »
The Philippines and New Zealand are exploring ways to strengthen their defense partnership, following a high-level meeting between Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. and New Zealand Ambassador Peter Kell in Manila. Read more »
Japan is set to transfer several decommissioned naval vessels to the Philippines, marking a significant step in bilateral defense cooperation amid rising regional tensions. Read more »
The Philippines and Lithuania have formally expanded their military ties with the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on June 30, 2025, in Makati City. Read more »
The Philippine General Hospital (PGH) officially began construction on its P675-million Pediatric and Adult Specialty Center during a groundbreaking ceremony held on June 26, 2025, at its Manila compound. Read more »
With dengue cases climbing across the country, the Department of Health (DOH) is exploring innovative solutions to reduce infections and achieve its ambitious target of zero dengue-related deaths by 2030. Read more »
