A 60-day price freeze on 148 essential medicines is now in effect in areas declared under a state of calamity, the Department of Health (DOH) announced. Read more »
The Department of Tourism (DOT) has pledged ongoing assistance to travelers affected by transport disruptions and heavy rains triggered by Severe Tropical Storm “Emong” and the southwest monsoon. Read more »
Government workers and pensioners affected by recent storms can now tap into emergency loans offered by the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS). Read more »
The U.S. Department of State has pledged at least P3 billion or $60 million in foreign assistance to support energy, maritime, and economic growth programs in the Philippines. Read more »
The Museo Sugbo, Cebu’s provincial museum housed in a centuries-old Spanish-era complex, is scheduled to reopen this August after years of closure. Read more »
Despite a slight decline, inflation remains the most urgent national concern for Filipinos, with 62% of respondents in Pulse Asia’s June 2025 Ulat ng Bayan survey citing it as their top worry. Read more »
