The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) announced on Saturday plans to enhance the benefits, which include improved room accommodations and cheaper medical bill charges available to middle-income contributors. Read more »
Only a small fraction of Filipinos truly understand mental health and know how to respond to it, according to recent research. The 2025 AXA Mind Health Study, released Thursday, revealed that while 65 percent of the population are aware of mental health issues, an even smaller number can recognize warning signs and seek proper support. 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 »
Middle-class Filipinos who are just one hospitalization away from financial strain may soon breathe easier under the zero balance billing (ZBB) program being implemented in selected government hospitals, Executive Secretary Ralph Recto said. Read more »
Middle-class contributors and health benefits took center stage as Executive Secretary Ralph Recto pushed for changes aimed at making government healthcare support more equitable. Read more »
Waste-to-energy initiatives are set to transform how Metro Manila manages its growing garbage problem, as the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) partners with the Department of Energy (DOE) on new projects. Read more »
