WHO says hantavirus risk remains low after cruise ship cases, with no need for panic or travel restrictions as investigations continue. Read more »
Several parts of the country are expected to experience intense heat conditions as the weather bureau raised alerts over danger-level heat index readings in 14 areas, according to a Saturday advisory. Read more »
The “Safer Cities” campaign in Metro Manila led to thousands of apprehensions for minor violations, raising questions about policing, urban poverty, and what real city safety means in the Philippines. Read more »
Financial assistance is being extended to overseas Filipino workers returning home, as Pag-IBIG Fund rolls out support measures to help ease their immediate economic burden. Read more »
The Quezon City government is intensifying its efforts to curb rabies as it aligns with the global target of eliminating human rabies deaths by 2030. Read more »
Undocumented Filipino caregivers in California were allegedly forced to work 24-hour shifts with little pay, raising serious human trafficking and labor violation concerns. Advocates praise their courage for speaking out against exploitation. Read more »
