Private hospitals across the country have reported a manageable rise in influenza-like illness (ILI) cases, according to the Private Hospitals Association of the Philippines, Inc. (PHAPI). Read more »
More than half of Filipinos now shop online weekly, while over two-thirds pay for digital content monthly, placing the Philippines among the world’s most digitally engaged nations, according to the Digital 2026 Report by Meltwater and We Are Social. Read more »
The City of Ilagan, Isabela, has once again proven its economic leadership after being named the Most Business-Friendly Local Government Unit (LGU) among Level 2 cities at the 51st Philippine Business Conference and Expo (PBC&E). Read more »
Education Secretary Sonny Angara is pushing for a major shift in how the Department of Education (DepEd) builds classrooms, following reports that out of more than 1,000 school projects, only 22 have been completed. Read more »
Martin Romualdez's requested a hearing postponement due to a "medical procedure." This isn’t the first time a prominent politician in the Philippines has cited health or medical issues as a reason to delay or avoid accountability. Read more »
This week, the Department of Tourism (DOT) launched a three-volume Muslim-friendly travelogue, a project designed to open the country’s doors wider to Muslim travelers from around the world. Read more »
