Experts link poor health literacy, costs to low cancer care confidence
POOR HEALTH literacy and expensive healthcare costs lead to low confidence in cancer care in the Philippines, according to health experts.
“I think there’s really...
Younger Umali takes over Nueva Ecija’s top post
BAGUIO CITY — Vice-Governor Gil Raymond Umali, younger brother of suspended Governor Aurelio Umali, has taken over as Nueva Ecija Governor after the Interior...
Palace creates body to probe flood control, infrastructure anomalies
Malacañang on Thursday issued Executive Order (EO) No. 94 establishing the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI), as the government probes irregularities in flood control and other public works projects.
Philippines to protest China’s Scarborough Shoal reserve plan
THE Philippines will file a formal diplomatic protest against China’s plan to set up a national nature reserve at Scarborough Shoal, the Department of...
US ‘crucial’ to Indo-Pacific security amid growing SCS threat — Marcos
PHILIPPINE President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. on Wednesday underscored the need for the US to keep its security focus in the Indo-Pacific region, describing Washington as a vital partner amid increasing Chinese assertiveness in the South China Sea (SCS).
Around 7 million beneficiaries may lose cash aid amid DSWD 2026 budget cut
AROUND 7 million Filipino families risk losing financial aid due to the proposed 2026 budget cut for the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations...
OP gets swift Senate panel approval for P27.36-B budget
THE SENATE Committee on Finance on Wednesday swiftly ended deliberations on the Office of the President’s (OP) proposed P27.36-billion budget for 2026, without any...
No Filipinos hurt in Israeli strike
THE Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Wednesday confirmed that there were no Filipinos affected after a recent Israeli strike in Doha, Qatar.
“No Filipino...
House extends DPWH budget deadline
A HOUSE of Representatives committee on Wednesday gave the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) additional three days to submit its revised proposed...
SSS, GSIS told to protect funds, modernize systems
PHILIPPINE President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. on Wednesday directed the country’s two main pension funds to protect members’ contributions and modernize their systems.
Speaking at...
Resolution seeks to publicize lawmakers’ SALN
A COALITION of lawmakers on Wednesday filed a resolution at the House of Representatives seeking to publicize the net worth statements of all congressmen.
House...
CHED eyes more AI-literate graduates
THE Commission on Higher Education (CHED) on Wednesday said it is working to produce flexible and versatile Filipino graduates equipped with artificial intelligence (AI)...