MANILA (October 9) --- The Department of Finance (DOF) has raised the alarm over a proposal to reduce the country’s value-added tax (VAT) from 12% to 10%, warning that it could cost the government a staggering ₱330 billion in lost revenue each year—roughly one percent of the nation’s GDP. Finance Undersecretary Karlo Adriano said the proposed cut threatens to derail the … [Read more...] about P330 billion at stake: DOF warns against VAT cut
Elderly Filipinos in Davao get a boost through NCSC caravan
DAVAO CITY (October 9) — Senior citizens here received a warm tribute and easier access to government services as the National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC) Regional Office 11 rolled out its “Serbisyo Caravan” for the 2025 Elderly Filipino Week. The event, held in partnership with the City Government of Davao, Office of Senior Citizens Affairs (OSCA), and City Health … [Read more...] about Elderly Filipinos in Davao get a boost through NCSC caravan
Biodiversity on the Brink: 30% of PH land vertebrates facing extinction
Philippine tarsier MANILA (October 9) — The Philippines is teetering on the edge of a biodiversity crisis, with nearly a third of its land-dwelling vertebrates facing possible extinction in the coming decades. Amphibians and mammals are under the greatest threat, scientists warn, as deforestation, poaching, and weak protections push the country’s unique wildlife to the … [Read more...] about Biodiversity on the Brink: 30% of PH land vertebrates facing extinction
Zambo rolls out color-coded bins to promote cleaner, greener city
ZAMBOANGA CITY (October 9) — A burst of color is painting a new picture of how Zamboanga handles its trash. Brightly lined up in public spaces, nine color-coded garbage bins are turning waste segregation from a chore into a daily statement: a cleaner city starts with you. The city government on Tuesday launched the new waste segregation system through the Office of the City … [Read more...] about Zambo rolls out color-coded bins to promote cleaner, greener city
‘A Dream Come True’: BARMM’s First Tertiary Hospital Opens in Maguindanao Sur
SHARIFF AGUAK, Maguindanao del Sur (October 9) — For decades, residents of this province had to travel hours to seek specialized medical care. This week, that changed. The Bangsamoro Regional Hospital and Medical Center (BRHMC) officially opened on Tuesday, transforming the 52-year-old Maguindanao Provincial Hospital into a fully equipped tertiary medical facility — the … [Read more...] about ‘A Dream Come True’: BARMM’s First Tertiary Hospital Opens in Maguindanao Sur
