A new free dialysis center opens at Samar Provincial Hospital in Catbalogan City, providing life-saving services for kidney patients—hemodialysis, consultations, lab tests, and essential medications—all free of charge. Read more »
Escalating tensions between the United States and Iran often send shockwaves far beyond the Middle East. While no full-scale war is underway, any direct military confrontation between the two countries could trigger economic and geopolitical ripple effects that reach the Philippines. Read more »
Central Visayas has remained the Philippines’ most visited region by foreign travelers for 25 consecutive years. A long-term audit by the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) showed the region recorded 31.5 million foreign arrivals from 2000 to 2024, the highest among all regions, surpassing even Metro Manila. Read more »
The Department of Health (DOH) assured the public on Wednesday, January 28, that it is ready to respond to potential cases of the Nipah virus (NiV), following confirmed infections in West Bengal, India. The Bureau of Quarantine (BOQ) is actively monitoring airports and seaports to prevent the virus from entering the country. Read more »
As Amihan season blooms in full season, coastal winds blow from the northeast across the islands making it the perfect time to surf in the Philippines. Read more »
Dante Enage, a visual artist from Tacloban City, was selected as the Philippines’ official representative to the Beijing International Art Biennale. Read more »
