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 »
The Philippines generated 269,552 tons of hazardous waste in 2024—a 13% increase from the previous year—highlighting growing pressure on the country’s waste management infrastructure. Read more »
Metro Manila is quietly sinking, and the consequences could be severe. Read more »
The Department of Health (DOH) has officially opened advanced specialty centers at the Jose B. Lingad Memorial General Hospital (JBLMGH) in San Fernando, Pampanga. Read more »
The Bayanihan SIM project will provide free internet access for students in remote areas, with Smart Communications joining the government’s push to deliver free mobile data to learners in underserved communities. Read more »
New Makati City Mayor Nancy Binay has moved to withdraw from the ?8.96 billion subway settlement agreement, creating a political rift with her sister, former Mayor Abigail “Abby” Binay-Campos. Read more »
