The Philippines has secured a mid-tier position in the World Bank’s 2025 Business-Ready (B-Ready) report, ranking 53rd out of 101 economies, signaling steady competitiveness despite a more diverse and advanced pool of countries included in the latest assessment. Read more »
Region 12, also known as Soccsksargen, has become the first in Mindanao to roll out the SMART Automated Response and Tracking for Emergency Reporting (SMARTER) system. Read more »
The Department of Health (DOH) has raised the possibility of requiring human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) testing for foreign visitors to the Philippines, citing a sharp increase in new infections nationwide. Read more »
The Department of Tourism (DOT) has teamed up with ACMobility and Mobility Access Philippines Ventures Inc., the exclusive distributor of BYD vehicles, to launch a nationwide campaign promoting sustainable travel. Read more »
Middle-class Filipinos who are just one hospitalization away from financial strain may soon breathe easier under the zero balance billing (ZBB) program being implemented in selected government hospitals, Executive Secretary Ralph Recto said. Read more »
Middle-class contributors and health benefits took center stage as Executive Secretary Ralph Recto pushed for changes aimed at making government healthcare support more equitable. Read more »
