Healthcare-related expenses remain a major cause of debt and poverty among Filipinos. As part of the government’s push for universal healthcare, the Department of Health (DOH) implements the “zero balance billing” policy—a program that aims to provide completely free hospitalization for...
President Marcos has declared that patients admitted in Department of Health (DOH) hospitals will no longer have to pay for their bills. "Ito po – itinuloy na po natin ang zero balance billing. Libre po (Here it is – we have continued the zero balance billing. It’s free)," Marcos...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Thursday, June 26, announced that it is intensifying its crackdown on “pay-for-position” schemes, warning that appointments and promotions within the agency must be strictly based on merit and competence. In a statement, DepEd emphasized its zero-tolerance...
BINI BINI has just concluded a successful month of May and is now diving headfirst into an even more exciting June as they celebrate their 4th anniversary. Fans can look forward to a variety of engaging activities and surprises, including new music, thrilling events, collectible merchandise,...
For SM Prime, sustainability is not merely a statement, but a strategic imperative that is deeply embedded in the way the company operates. This is demonstrated in concrete outcomes that reflect the organization’s innovation and leadership when it comes to its environmental efforts, continuously...
The appliances we choose for our homes should make everyday tasks easier. We look for performance we can rely on and design that fits seamlessly into the way we live. Sub-Zero and Wolf understand this balance. Their latest appliances are built to deliver efficiency, precision, and...
Philippine Space Agency The Philippines has officially joined the prestigious Asian Try Zero-G (ATZG) 2025, with a Filipino youth experiment selected for execution aboard the International Space Station (ISS), as announced by the Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA). PhilSA said the experiment titled...
Philippine Space Agency The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) has officially revealed the country's entries for the 2025 Asian Try Zero-G (ATZG) Competition, a prestigious event organized by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA). The competition encourages young innovators from the...
West Zone concessionaire Maynilad Water Services, Inc. (Maynilad) has made history as the first water utility in the Philippines to have its laboratory, WaterLab, earn the My Green LabCertification—the globally recognized gold standard for sustainable laboratory practices. Recognized by the...
(Photo courtesy of Holcim Academy) Holcim’s recent launch of the Holcim Sustainable Construction Academy marks a pivotal moment in the push for greener practices in the built environment. By offering an open-access platform designed to empower professionals with tools and insights on low-carbon,...
The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) is expecting more than 6.5 million Black Nazarene devotees to attend this year’s procession, or Traslacion, in Manila on Thursday, Jan. 9. NCRPO director Brig. Gen. Anthony A. Aberin said they have already set up the security measures and deployed...
Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Thursday, December 12 stood pat on the decision of the bicameral conference committee to provide zero subsidy budget for Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) saying it should be a “wake-up call” for the state health insurer that has...
