Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa declared gambling addiction a public health concern, as he voiced support for proposed legislation seeking to ban or tightly regulate online gambling in the Philippines. Read more »
With rabies-related deaths continuing to climb across the Philippines, a new Senate proposal is pushing for stronger public health measures that address both human and animal needs. Read more »
In a sweet step forward for the agriculture sector, Abuyog, Leyte is set to welcome a PHP6-million jackfruit processing center dedicated to the world’s sweetest jackfruit—the Eastern Visayas Integrated Agricultural Research Center (EVIARC) variety. Read more »
Nearly two weeks after assuming office on June 30, Naga City Mayor Leni Robredo is receiving national attention for launching a sweeping anti-corruption campaign. Within hours of her oath?taking, she signed Executive Order No.?001, establishing a zero?tolerance policy against graft and misconduct across all city government departments. Read more »
For many Filipinos, the ritual of morning coffee has long leaned on instant sachets, fast food chains, and pre-ground supermarket brands. But in recent years, more have started to shift towards specialty coffee. Read more »
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources in Region 2 (Cagayan Valley) recognized various partners for their outstanding contributions to ecological conservation and sound environmental governance. Read more »
