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PhilHealth eyes 'smarter spending,' tailor-fit UHC interventions

Manila, June 12 -- The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) is shifting its strategy toward "smarter spending" to ensure the long-term financial sustainability of the Universal Health ... Read More


PH external debt eases in Q1 2026

Manila, June 12 -- The Philippines' outstanding external debt remained manageable, declining to USD147.35 billion in the first quarter of the year from USD147.65 billion, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipin... Read More


Catanduanes farmers, fisherfolk receive P57.1-M interventions from DA

LEGAZPI CITY, June 12 -- Various interventions amounting to PHP57.1 million were provided by the Department of Agriculture to farmers and fisherfolk groups in the island province of Catanduanes earlie... Read More


DA-Ilocos Region prepares for effects of El Nino

MALASIQUI, June 12 -- The Department of Agriculture-Ilocos Region Field Office (DA-FO1) has been implementing mitigation measures in preparation for the possible impacts of the El Nino phenomenon. DA... Read More


Speaker Dy: Freedom must benefit every Filipino

Manila, June 12 -- House Speaker Faustino Dy III on Friday called on Filipinos to ensure that freedom serves as foundation for shared progress and nation-building. In his message for the 128th annive... Read More


DSWD calls for collective action vs. child labor

Manila, June 12 -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) renewed its call for collective action to save Filipino children from labor. "Fair play for children, decent work for adults... Read More


DFA: China ban on Teodoro 'unfriendly act', complicates PH-China ties

Manila, June 12 -- The Philippines, through the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), said Beijing's sanctions against Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. and his family are deemed "unfriendly act t... Read More


Marcos urges Filipinos to safeguard freedom on Independence Day

Manila, June 12 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday urged Filipinos to draw lessons from history and remain united in protecting the country's freedom and sovereignty amid modern-day challe... Read More


China sanction 'norm' for speaking truth about its deception - Teodoro

Manila, June 12 -- Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Friday said China's sanctions against him and his family is a usual punishment for those who speak out on its ... Read More


PBBM to Filipinos: Draw inspiration from nation's heroes

Manila, June 12 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. called on Filipinos to draw inspiration from the nation's heroes and work together in advancing the common good as the country commemorates the 128... Read More