As Raisa Treñas prepares to take office as mayor of Iloilo City on June 30, 2025, her victory signals not just the rise of a new leader but the continuation of a legacy built on inclusive growth, sustainability, and public service. Read more »
In a major move to strengthen the country’s public healthcare system, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has signed into law Republic Act No. 12210, expanding the bed capacity of the Philippine General Hospital (PGH) from 1,334 to 2,200. Read more »
Actor Alden Richards recently revealed that he went through a silent battle with depression in late 2023, offering a rare glimpse into the emotional challenges he faced behind the camera. Read more »
According to a new study from Bar-Ilan University, researchers found that people with higher blood sodium levels—still within the medically accepted “normal” range—are more likely to develop high blood pressure and heart failure. Read more »
Health officials in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) have confirmed two monkeypox cases in Maguindanao del Norte, with six additional individuals currently being monitored for possible infection. Read more »
The Philippines is set to produce more sugar than initially expected this crop year, despite challenges from the El Niño phenomenon, the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) said Monday, May 19. Read more »
