Around 4,700 Filipino children and adolescents are diagnosed with cancer each year. Learn why early detection and treatment support matter. Read more »
Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero’s push to tighten government procurement rules advanced after the Senate approved Senate Bill No. 1962, or the Government Contracting and Procurement Integrity Act, on third and final reading. Read more »
Public sentiment toward the country’s two legislative chambers moved in opposite directions in the second quarter of 2026. Trust and satisfaction in the Senate declined, while the House of Representatives recorded modest gains. Read more »
Bagong Henerasyon Party-list Rep. Robert Nazal is seeking to cut government-issued pre-employment document fees by 50 percent for indigent jobseekers, arguing that securing basic requirements should not prevent people from pursuing work. Read more »
The Philippines is confronting a difficult budget equation as it seeks to strengthen its military while meeting the growing cost of pensions for military and uniformed personnel (MUP). Read more »
The Philippine General Hospital (PGH) is getting a P1.86-billion funding boost aimed at strengthening medical services and making essential care more accessible to patients. Read more »
