Health and Science

Tradition Without Transformation? CBCP Warns vs. “Hollow” Holy Week Observance

MANILA  (April 3) — For many Filipinos, Holy Week has become as much about travel plans and family reunions as it is about faith—a shift that church leaders now...

Holy Week call for sacrifice highlights deeper strain on Davaoeños

DAVAO CITY  (April 3) — The Holy Week appeal of Romulo G. Valles for Catholics to “limit travel”...

Bombs, Blame, and Power Plays: Violence Shadows Rivalries in Maguindanao del Sur

COTABATO CITY (April 3) — Twin explosions in the quiet town of Rajah Buayan on Wednesday have once...

PH debt hits record ₱18.16T in February, driven by local borrowing push

MANILA  (April 2)  --- The Philippines’ total outstanding debt climbed to a new high of ₱18.16 trillion in...

DOLE sets Holy Week pay rules, warns firms to comply

DAVAO CITY (April 2)  --- The Department of Labor and Employment has laid out mandatory pay rules for...
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PhilHealth boosts aid for premature babies, easing burden on families

MANILA (November 18) – Families caring for premature babies may now breathe a little easier. PhilHealth has announced financial aid of up to P135,000...

Gov’t tightens online tobacco sales rules to protect minors

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (November 4) — The Department of Finance (DOF) is backing stronger safeguards to protect minors from buying or accessing tobacco...

DepEd declares four-day ‘wellness break’ for teachers, students

MANILA (October 24) — The Department of Education (DepEd) has declared a four-day “wellness break” for public schools nationwide from October 27 to 30...

Teen pregnancy spike prompts urgent calls for stronger SRH policies, public investment

MANILA (October 14) — Advocates are pressing government leaders to scale up investments in sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services as adolescent pregnancies rise...

Iligan City boosts disaster response with new ambulance, upgraded gear

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (October 10)  — The Iligan City Government is ramping up its disaster preparedness with new equipment and modernization programs aimed...

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...
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