The Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday, December 24, reported that two individuals died from acute complications of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) monitored across 10 pilot surveillance sites. In its latest surveillance data covering December 21 to 4:59 a.m. on December 24, the DOH said one...
The Department of Education (DepEd) has released the implementing guidelines for the P100-million Bayang Bumabasa Fund, formally opening applications for 131 priority public schools identified as needing urgent literacy support. In a statement issued on December 23, DepEd said the guidelines are...
Cloudy skies with scattered rains and isolated thunderstorms will continue to affect several parts of the country on Wednesday, December 24, due to the northeast monsoon (Amihan) and easterlies, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said. In its...
Christmas is a cherished tradition in the Philippines that embodies joy, hope, and togetherness. It’s a time when families reunite, communities come alive with parol and carols, and even the simplest gatherings become moments of magic. Staying true to the spirit of spreading happiness all year...
The Philippine herbal medicine industry is growing, driven by rising consumer interest in natural, plant-based remedies. According to Insight10, a healthcare-focused research and consulting firm—as mentioned in a BusinessWorld article last month—the Philippine herbal supplement market was...
State-run Land Bank of the Philippines (Landbank) has agreed to sell its 2.15-percent stake in Philippine Dealing System Holdings Corp. (PDSHC) to the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE), allowing the bourse to increase its stake to 80.48 percent. The PSE disclosed that it has entered into a share...
The Jollibee Group has partnered with GrabFood to introduce Rush Hour Rewards, an initiative designed to ease the strain of weekday travel by helping commuters in Greater Metro Manila plan their meals during the busiest times of the day. Launched on November 3 and running until December 26, 2025,...
The Senate on Monday, Dec. 22, moved to amend its legislative calendar to give more time for the preparation, printing, and ratification of the Bicameral Conference Committee report on the proposed P6.793-trillion General Appropriations Bill (GAB) for fiscal year 2026. During the plenary session,...
Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso assured newly-designated Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Jing Quan on the safety of Chinese tourists and businessmen in the city and vowed to promote stronger ties with the Chinese community. Domagoso gave the assurance during Ambassador Jing...
Executive Secretary Ralph Recto said he will fully cooperate in the investigation over technical malversation, plunder, and grave misconduct complaints filed against him at the Office of the Ombudsman. Save the Philippines Coalition has filed the complaints against Recto and former Philippine...
The Department of Education (DepEd) announced on Saturday, December 20, that it has begun releasing year-end incentives for approximately one million employees nationwide, following the directive of President Marcos. The release covers teachers, non-teaching personnel, and contract-based workers....
Cloudy weather with isolated to scattered rains is expected to persist across parts of the country in the coming days, including Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, as multiple weather systems continue to affect various areas, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services...
