The Commission on Audit (COA) has flagged the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) over its 13 dormant bank accounts with over P6 million in deposits as it warned that failure to properly handle the accounts might lead to misappropriation or misuse of funds. In its audit report, the COA...
State-run Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) reported that it had generated P15.8 billion ($272 million) from the sale of its stake in AirTrunk, a leading data center operator in the Asia-Pacific region. Wick Veloso, GSIS president and general manager, said this divestment, facilitated...
With 21 affirmative votes, the Senate approved the bill seeking to provide free legal assistance to military and uniformed personnel (MUP) facing charges arising from incidents related to the performance of their duty. Senate Bill No. 2814 or the proposed Free Legal Assistance for...
The House plenary (PPAB) The proposed measure that would extend the terms of Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) officials from three years to six years is one step away from attaining final passage in the House of Representatives....
Philippine Dealing & Exchange Corporation (PDEx) is targeting listing P600 billion worth of fixed income securities this year, 50 percent more than last year’s target and 67 percent higher than the P360 billion realized in 2024. In an interview at the sidelines of the Financial Executives...
Government agencies, including the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), have been urged to strengthen regulation and coordination to ensure that consumer products, particularly those intended for children, remain safe. (Photo from Unsplash) In a statement issued Monday, Jan. 27, the United...
Once upon a time, conversations about Botox and neurotoxins were whispered in salons or private clinics, reserved for those “in the know.” Fast forward to today, and they’ve become as common as booking a facial or getting a blowout. Whether it’s smoothing wrinkles, lifting brows, or...
Makati Medical Center (MakatiMed) has reached another milestone with the successful performance of its first facial reanimation surgery, a groundbreaking procedure that restores movement and symmetry to the face in patients with facial paralysis. This remarkable feat was achieved on Dec. 3,...
CLINICAL MATTERS Alexandria is a city in northern Egypt on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea. It is the second largest city in Egypt and is the largest city on the coast of the Mediterranean. It is named after Alexander the Great, who founded the city in 330 BC. Alexandria, with its port...
Heart diseases and cancer are the leading causes of death worldwide. Despite the existence of modern medicine, why do people still prematurely perish every day from these illnesses instead of dying of old age? With state-of-the-art medical procedures, expensive supplements, and drugs, we...
FOR MONDAY Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina Roque emphasized the Philippines' commitment to innovating its trade financing and digital development during the 2025 World Economic Forum (WEF). Speaking before the Innovative Trade Financing Forum, Roque said the Marcos...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) have formalized a cooperation agreement to support the 30by30 Zero Philippines Program to accelerate sustainable finance in the country. Under the agreement, the SEC and the IFC will undertake...
