More than two months after a mass illness at a Canggu hostel left a 25-year-old Chinese tourist dead and dozens hospitalized, the incident continues to raise alarming questions about the safety of Bali’s budget accommodation sector. Read more »
Secretary Sonny Angara’s push for stronger early childhood nutrition drives the Senate-approved 2026 education budget, which delivers the biggest expansion of DepEd’s School-Based Feeding Program and establishes universal daily feeding for all Kindergarten learners. Read more »
French infectious disease specialists are warning that the bird flu virus, currently spreading among wild birds, poultry, and some mammals, could cause a pandemic more severe than COVID-19 if it mutates to spread efficiently between humans. Read more »
The IPON Tourism Program was formally launched in Makati City on Thursday through a signed memorandum of agreement between the Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW). Read more »
Iloilo City is taking major steps to position itself as a leading health and wellness tourism destination in the Visayas. The goal is clear: attract a growing number of travelers who seek high-quality healthcare, medical procedures, and wellness services while enjoying a safe, scenic, and culturally rich city. Read more »
San Juan City has begun constructing its new P30-million Makabagong San Juan Animal Care Center, marking a major step toward upgrading the city’s animal welfare and veterinary facilities. Read more »
