The Philippines is moving toward stronger support for its elderly population as lawmakers push for more accessible and specialized long-term care. Senator Bong Go has filed Senate Bill 1779, known as the Nursing Home for Senior Citizens Act, which proposes establishing dedicated facilities in every region. Read more »
The highly urbanized city of Bacolod City has launched G-Cares, an official online platform that gives residents easier access to HIV/AIDS-related health services. The soft launch took place earlier this week, alongside a school-based education campaign at Bacolod City College (BCC). Read more »
The Department of Education (DepEd) said it is studying a possible move to a trimestral system, describing it as a more holistic way of supporting strategic curriculum implementation. Read more »
Art Fair Philippines is back from February 6 to 8, 2026, at Circuit Corporate Center One in Circuit Makati. Read more »
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has upgraded its virtual verification portal, allowing consumers to quickly check whether medicines, food products, cosmetics, and health establishments are registered and licensed. The update is part of government efforts to reduce the circulation of counterfeit and unregistered products in the market, particularly those sold online. Read more »
Environmental initiatives and local governance took center stage as Navotas City received national recognition for its sustained efforts in protecting natural resources and promoting ecological responsibility. The acknowledgment underscores how coordinated programs at the local level can contribute meaningfully to broader environmental goals across Metro Manila. Read more »
