Filipinos managing long-term and costly illnesses can expect some relief as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has endorsed 10 additional medicines to be exempted from value-added tax (VAT). Read more »
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is reinforcing its presence in the Philippines with new programs and deeper partnerships aimed at supporting forcibly displaced and stateless populations. Read more »
In a landmark move for accessible healthcare, Pampanga is set to launch the Philippines’ first-ever floating clinic this third quarter of 2025. Read more »
The Siquijor Island Power Corporation (SIPCOR) has begun implementing key corrective measures to address the ongoing power supply challenges affecting the province. Read more »
Amid ongoing discussions on the territorial makeup of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) has renewed its call for the reintegration of Sulu into the autonomous region. Read more »
Makati City has taken a significant step in modernizing its disaster preparedness efforts with the introduction of high-tech firefighting robots. Read more »
