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In recent years, Filipino households have increasingly felt the strain of healthcare costs, a crisis that has only intensified amid economic challenges. As the country strives for improved healthcare access, many families find themselves grappling with the financial implications of medical care,...

CEBU CITY – A doctor and arch critic of Cebu Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia passed away on Friday morning, December 15. Dr. Rowena Burden, who often described herself as a social activist, reportedly succumbed to cardiac arrest. BURDEN (FB) The family has yet to issue a statement but several colleagues...

REFLECTIONS TODAY Jesus invites his disciples to come to him for a little rest. They have been very busy in their mission. And they deserve rest. They still have a lot of things to do, but Jesus wants them to relax, to pause, and to enjoy his presence among them. Jesus’ burden is light. What he...

UniTeam presidential candidate Bongbong Marcos doesn't favor the imposition of new taxes on Filipinos, saying it's not timely and would only further burden the pandemic-weary people. Presidential candidate Bongbong Marcos (Noel Pabalate/ MANILA BULLETIN) “Depends on what sectors and in what area...

Editorial Manila, Pasay City, and Marikina City were the first local government units (LGUs) in the National Capital Region (NCR) to declare a weeklong health break, which started Jan. 14, 2022. Classes at all levels in public and private schools were suspended. This was supported by the Department...