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 »
Manila is set to redefine public learning spaces with the construction of a five-story library in Sta. Cruz that blends modern technology with community-centered design. Read more »
The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) have formalized a partnership to harmonize curricula for key industries that are seen as critical to the country’s long-term economic growth. Read more »
Public health advocates are urging the Philippines to reconsider its reliance on the “quit or die” mindset in tobacco control, stressing that millions of smokers remain at risk as global quit rates remain low. 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 »
Sagip CPR is a nationwide campaign led by Bell-Kenz Pharma that aims to train a million Filipinos in hands-only CPR and AED use, creating a network of everyday heroes ready to respond during cardiac emergencies. Read more »
