The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has lifted the cap on survivorship pensions, allowing widows and widowers of government employees to claim higher benefits without restriction. Read more »
Under Senator Sonny Angara, the Department of Education has launched reforms focused on teacher support, higher allowances, hiring thousands of new teachers, and improving school resources. Read more »
The Philippines may soon see a stronger, more tech-driven Armed Forces as House Deputy Majority Leader and Camarines Sur Rep. Luigi Villafuerte pushed for the use of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) or military-grade drones to bolster defense and disaster response. Read more »
Locals and tourists alike often wish for more spaces that bring together leisure, shopping, and culture without taking away the island’s charm. These everyday struggles—whether of time, access, or choices—are exactly what Megaworld is addressing with its newest developments. Read more »
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is pushing for improved implementation of his “zero billing” policy in all Department of Health (DOH)-run hospitals, ensuring that patients admitted to basic wards no longer need to pay out of pocket. Read more »
The recent departure of several top Department of Health (DOH) officials has stirred quiet unease in the health sector, not because leadership changes are uncommon, but because of the reason cited for their removal: “expired tenure.” Read more »
