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 »
Metro Manila's rail commuters just got a boost. Starting July 16, senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PWDs) can avail of a 50% fare discount on the LRT-1, LRT-2, and MRT-3. Read more »
Quezon City has officially made history as the first local government in the Philippines to pass a comprehensive Gender-Inclusive Health Ordinance. Read more »
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has officially launched its Online Driver’s License Renewal System (ODLRS)—a new feature in the eGovPH app that lets you renew your license anytime, anywhere, straight from your phone. Read more »
The P20 rice program rolled out in Guimaras this week aims to make affordable rice accessible to more Filipino households. Read more »
