As Earth Hour marks its 20th year on March 28, the World Wide Fund for Nature-Philippines (WWF-PH) is urging Filipinos to move beyond the symbolic lights switch-off and adopt everyday habits that support environmental sustainability, as environmental challenges continue to intensify. WWF-PH said...
Most Filipino adults said they are “fairly happy” with their lives, while only a third describe themselves as “very happy,” according to the latest Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey. The nationwide survey, conducted from Nov. 24 to 30, 2025, found 50 percent of adults reporting they are...
The need to control inflation continued to be the leading urgent national concern of Filipino adults, with 59 percent saying the national administration should take immediate steps to address rising prices, according to the 1st Quarter 2026 “Ulat ng Bayan” survey by Pulse Asia Research. The...
Nearly two-thirds of Filipino adults support the passage of a law prohibiting political dynasties in the country, based on the latest Pulse Asia nationwide survey released on Friday, March 13. Results of the 1st Quarter 2026 “Ulat ng Bayan” survey, conducted from Feb. 27 to March 2, showed that...
The number of Filipino adults who are overweight or obese could rise to 44.8 million by 2040 if current trends continue, a recent study conducted by the Epidemiological Burden and Cost of Obesity in the Philippines (EpiCOb-PH) showed. Findings from the EpiCOb-PH study revealed that the country is...
There is only one hepatologist for every 100,000 Filipinos, with fewer than 100 liver specialists currently practicing nationwide, the Hepatology Society of the Philippines (HSP) said on Tuesday, Feb. 24. Per HSP, around 32 Filipinos die from liver cancer every day, making it the fourth most...
A public health advocacy group has urged the government of the Philippines to follow the lead of six ASEAN countries that have already banned vape products, as regional leaders marked the 25th anniversary of the Southeast Asia Tobacco Control Alliance (SEATCA) in Bangkok, Thailand. HealthJustice...
The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) said 26.75 million Filipinos have been registered under its Yaman ng Kalusugan Program (YAKAP) in time for this year’s National Health Insurance Program (NHIP) Month observance. As of January 2026, the state insurer said it recorded 26.75...
There is one cardiologist for every 44,000 Filipinos nationwide, a limited number that leaves many patients outside the National Capital Region (NCR) with reduced access to specialized heart care, the Philippine Heart Association (PHA) said on Thursday, Feb. 5. PHA national President Dr. Walid...
President Marcos has directed all government agencies to help in the call for nominations for the 2026 Presidential Awards for Filipino Individuals and Organizations Overseas (PAFIOO). “All government agencies and instrumentalities, including government-owned or -controlled corporations, are...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development on Thursday, Jan. 15 welcomed the latest Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey showing a drop in hunger incidence, saying the results provide useful insight for improving government food assistance programs. The SWS survey, conducted from Nov. 24 to...
The proportion of Filipino families who experienced involuntary hunger at least once in the past three months eased to 20.1 percent, based on results of the national Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey results released on Wednesday, Jan. 14. The Fourth Quarter 2025 survey, conducted from Nov. 24...
