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 »
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 »
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 »
Manila Mayor Isko Moreno recently declared a state of garbage crisis in Manila, citing severe issues with waste management that have plagued the city for years. 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 »
