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Parents warned vs. button batteries in toys amid gift-giving season

MANILA, Dec. 1 -- Parents are cautioned against the dangers posed by button batteries found in many children's toys and household items, emphasizing the need for vigilance as holiday gift-giving appro... Read More


DOH targets 2,500 individuals for free HIV services

Manila, Nov. 29 -- The Department of Health said around 2,500 individuals are expected to benefit from its free human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) services in commemoration of the World Acquired immun... Read More


Kids, environment groups support call for simple, meaningful Christmas

MANILA, Nov. 28 -- Two advocacy groups on Friday expressed support for Cebu Archbishop Alberto Uy's call for a simple and meaningful Christmas celebration amid the series of calamities that recently d... Read More


Youth lead policymaking push at 1st Children's Congress in BARMM

MANILA, Nov. 28 -- More than 25 child leaders from across the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) have gathered for the first Bangsamoro Children's Congress, an event aimed at stre... Read More


Stroke cases seen to rise as holiday festivities begin

TAGAYTAY CITY, Nov. 27 -- A health specialist on Thursday warned of a possible increase in stroke cases as the holiday season approaches, noting a yearly trend of patients being rushed to the hospital... Read More


Women's priority legislative agenda pushed; champs in Congress sought

MANILA, Nov. 26 -- The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) on Wednesday formally endorsed its Women's Priority Legislative Agenda (WPLA) for the 20th and 21st Congress, urging members of the House of... Read More


PH to host 1st global forum on nuclear solutions to plastic pollution

MANILA, Nov. 25 -- The Philippines will convene government officials, scientists, and industry representatives from more than 100 countries as it hosts the first-ever International High-Level Forum on... Read More


FDA sees enhanced service with contact center, workforce revamp

MANILA, Nov. 25 -- The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is set to open a dedicated contact center and strengthen its workforce as part of ongoing measures to enhance service delivery, reduce process... Read More


Inflation expectations remain anchored as to date average hits 1.7%

BOHOL, Nov. 25 -- Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Eli Remolona Jr. expressed optimism over the country's inflation outlook, noting that consumer price expectations remain "more or less anch... Read More


DFA chief calls for stronger defenses vs. hybrid threats

MANILA, Nov. 24 -- Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro called on the international community to bolster defenses against hybrid threats as she reiterated the Philippines' commitment to multil... Read More