No mask policy despite more flu cases: Philippine health department
Health Assistant Secretary and DOH spokesperson Albert Domingo said the country is still in the middle of the flu season, and emphasised that there is no outbreak of the disease.
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Corruption now a top concern of Filipinos: survey
According to Octa, this is the highest level of concern recorded for corruption and the first time it has entered the top five national issues in its surveys.
Philippine President Marcos open to expanding powers of independent infrastructure commission amid flood control probe
Palace Press Officer Claire Castro also agreed that the ICI would benefit from having more power, even though Marcos is already satisfied with its work.
‘Siargao is not for sale’
A luxury resort is catching major heat from locals and residents of Siargao Island after allegations that the developers illegally excavated parts of the protected reef in front…
Philippine public urged to report idle health centers authorities
The Department of Health said it will study each of the submissions and coordinate with the local government unit that oversees the health center included in the report.
Philippine Coast Guard backs Foreign Affairs department over possible pact with Chinese counterpart
Commodore Jay Tarriela, PCG spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea affairs made the remark Thursday after DFA chief Ma. Theresa Lazaro said that a memorandum of understanding…
Elderly and persons with disability abused in facility in southern Philippine province
Maltreatment discovered after the Department of Social Welfare and Development shuts down caregiving center in Maramag town
Pharmally redux
The writer says that many Filipinos are eager to know how the Pharmally cases that stank of corruption during the pandemic under the Rodrigo Duterte presidency, would play out in…
Vietnam, Indonesia, Philippines, China recognised for vibrant, diverse food culture
Marriott International's "The Future of Food 2026" explores how these destinations are stepping onto the global culinary stage with renewed confidence and creativity.
Philippines is 3-time best dive destination in Asia: Travel Weekly Asia awards
Previously, the Philippines bagged the same awards in 2021, 2023, and 2024, “underscoring its leadership in Asia Pacific’s dive tourism sector,” the country's foreign…