President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is pushing for improved implementation of his “zero billing” policy in all Department of Health (DOH)-run hospitals, ensuring that patients admitted to basic wards no longer need to pay out of pocket. Read more »
The recent departure of several top Department of Health (DOH) officials has stirred quiet unease in the health sector, not because leadership changes are uncommon, but because of the reason cited for their removal: “expired tenure.” Read more »
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. emphasized the need to move away from a “car-centric” transport system in the Philippines, noting that years of prioritizing private vehicles have contributed to Metro Manila’s worsening traffic congestion and limited public mobility. Read more »
TikTok is no longer just a place to scroll for laughs, it’s where shopping decisions are made in real time. What started as a platform for lip-syncing and dance trends has transformed into the Philippines’ most unexpected online marketplace. Read more »
The Philippines and Israel are looking to forge a free trade agreement (FTA) aimed at deepening economic ties and removing trade barriers between the two nations. Read more »
In a peaceful yet powerful demonstration, small-scale fishermen across coastal provinces recently launched “Kinse Kilometro Para sa Tao," a protest urging stricter enforcement of the 15-kilometer fishing zone reserved for municipal fishing. Their message: protect the sea, protect the people. Read more »
