Is happiness truly something that money can buy? According to a survey by Expensivity–a consumer website that covers the ins and outs of money, how to spend it, and where to invest it–Filipinos require at least P110,000 a month to be happy. Read more »
The Philippines has made notable progress in its immunization campaign, recently exiting the top 20 countries with the highest number of "zero-dose" children. Read more »
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has broadened its VAT exemption list to include 15 additional medicines, aiming to ease the financial strain on individuals needing crucial treatments for cancer, high cholesterol, hypertension, and mental health conditions. Read more »
The Department of Health (DOH) has provided a concerning update on the dengue fever situation in the Philippines. As of August 10, there have been 396 dengue-related deaths reported nationwide since the start of the year. Read more »
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is urging consumers to avoid health products that have been exposed to flood waters due to widespread contamination resulting from severe flooding in the National Capital Region and nearby areas. Read more »
A grant of USD 5.5 million (PHP 323.19) has been authorized by the Japanese government to help Sama Bajaus and other vulnerable communities in the Bangsamoro region towards having better access to birth registration. Read more »
