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Heart disease, cancer, stroke lead causes of death in 2025

Manila, June 29 -- Ischemic heart diseases, neoplasms (cancer), and cerebrovascular diseases remained the top three leading causes of death in the Philippines in 2025. In a Facebook post on Monday, t... Read More


Stocks, peso gain as US-Iran tensions ease

Manila, June 29 -- The United States and Iran's agreement to halt retaliatory attacks ahead of peace talks in Doha, Qatar drove positive closes for both the local stock market and the peso on Monday. ... Read More


World Bank approves $1-B loan to help PH lower electricity costs

Manila, June 29 -- The World Bank Group approved a USD1-billion financing to help the Philippines expand access to affordable, reliable electricity and strengthen water security of Filipinos. In a st... Read More


ICC approves LRT 1 common station, 3 other projects

Manila, June 29 -- The Investment Coordination Committee-Cabinet Committee (ICC-CC) recently approved the Light Rail Transit (LRT) 1 South Extension Common Station and three other public investment pr... Read More


Summit to address growing health risks of OFWs - DMW

Manila, June 29 -- The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) is set to hold the 1st Migrant Workers Health Summit on Tuesday from June 30 to July 1 to promote preventive healthcare and improve access to... Read More


More security personnel deployed in Marikina schools

Manila, June 29 -- Marikina City Mayor Maan Teodoro on Monday said the city will deploy more police and Office of Public Safety and Security (OPSS) personnel and provide metal detectors in public and ... Read More


New National Cyber Security Center to strengthen PH cyber defense

Manila, June 29 -- A new National Cyber Security Center (NSCS) is expected to enhance the country's cyber defense capabilities, modernize security infrastructure, and develop a supporting workforce du... Read More


DOJ may remove minor officials, employees from hazing raps - Remulla

Manila, June 29 -- Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla on Monday clarified that it is up to the Department of Justice (DOJ) whether to remove the student managers and ball boys as respondents in connect... Read More


Ombudsman eyes Bonoan as state witness

Manila, June 29 -- The Office of the Ombudsman is eyeing former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) secretary Manuel Bonoan as a state witness, citing his "very important" testimony about t... Read More


Palace OK with cellphone curbs in schools, questions harsh penalties

Manila, June 29 -- Malacanang on Monday expressed support for efforts to limit cellphone use in schools to improve student performance but raised questions about the reasonableness of penalties impose... Read More