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India grants free 30-day e-tourist visas to Filipinos

MANILA, Aug. 9 -- The government of India has granted Filipinos a free 30-day e-tourist visa, valid for double entry, from Aug. 1, 2025 to July 31, 2026. The free visa can be applied online via the o... Read More


PHLPost, ISON Tower ink deal to boost telecom infrastructure

Manila, Aug. 8 -- The Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) and ISON Tower Ltd. Inc. have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to lease PHLPost properties for the establishment, maintenance, a... Read More


DHSUD, QC gov't eye rental housing scheme for informal settlers

Manila, Aug. 8 -- The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) and the Quezon City (QC) government are exploring a rental housing scheme for informal settler families (ISFs). In ... Read More


NKTI treats 35 leptospirosis patients amid rise in cases

Manila, Aug. 8 -- The number of leptospirosis cases continued to climb, with the National Kidney and Transplant Institute (NKTI) reporting 35 patients currently admitted as of Friday. Four days ago,... Read More


PH, India sign cooperation deal to boost Indian tourist arrivals

Manila, Aug. 7 -- The Philippines and India have formalized a new tourism cooperation agreement aimed at increasing Indian tourist arrivals to the Philippines and strengthening bilateral tourism ties.... Read More


Tondo blast victims receive free hospital treatment

Manila, Aug. 5 -- The six persons injured in an air compressor explosion in Tondo received free medical treatment at the Jose R. Reyes Memorial Medical Center (JRRMMC). In a statement Tuesday, the DO... Read More


OFWs can avail housing under expanded 4PH regardless of income

Manila, Aug. 4 -- Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) may now qualify for socialized housing units under the expanded Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino (4PH) Program, regardless of their monthly income... Read More


200 moms promote infant health via simultaneous breastfeeding

Manila, Aug. 1 -- Around 200 mothers gathered in Taguig City on Friday to breastfeed their babies simultaneously, marking the start of Breastfeeding Awareness Month. In a news release, the Department... Read More


Pag-IBIG net income rises 15% to P28B in H1 2025, highest in 45 yrs.

Manila, Aug. 1 -- The Pag-IBIG Fund on Friday reported a net income of PHP28.04 billion for the first half of 2025, a 15.25-percent increase from the PHP24.33 billion posted in the same period last ye... Read More


Beyond competition: Laguna handicraft maker turns rivals into partners

Manila, Aug. 1 -- In the heart of San Antonio, Pila, Laguna, a small workshop quietly thrives-not just in profit, but in purpose. It's called RolyoLikha Handicrafts At Iba Pa, the brainchild of Renel ... Read More