The International Coastal Clean-Up (ICC) is set to make a significant impact on September 21, 2024, with a massive clean-up effort taking place across 15 SM Supermalls in the Philippines. 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 »
With the situation getting worse, the World Health Organization issued a global public health emergency declaration over the Mpox or monkeypox spike in Africa. Read more »
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has recently signed Republic Act (RA) No. 120181 into law, creating three additional Shari'a judicial districts and increases the number of Shari'a circuit courts from 51 to 63. Read more »
Sarangani Bay witnessed its first-ever sighting of a dugong on July 31, 2024. The momentous discovery was reported by the DENR through the PAMO-SBPS in Brgy. Daliao, Maasim. Read more »
On July 30, the House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly to pass House Bill (HB) No.10439, known as the “Access to Medical Cannabis Act.” Read more »
