High cost of health care: Philippine Daily Inquirer
Higher government spending on health has not translated into a big reduction in out-of-pocket spending, or the costs borne directly by households.
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Philippine government seeks Interpol red notice vs ex-Rodrigo Duterte spokesperson Harry Roque
Mr Roque is facing charges of qualified human trafficking in relation to an alleged scam hub in Pampanga province. Since being charged, he has attempted to seek asylum from…
From Italy to the Philippines: Meet this master cheesemaker and his burrata
Tradition, technique, and a whole lot of curd—meet Naturasi’s new cheese master.
The oust Marcos plot
The oust-Marcos plotters incorrectly misread the lay of the land if they expected a massive migration of support for VP Sara, the writer says.
African Swine Flu cases in Metro Manila’s ‘roasted pig capital’ isolated, says agriculture official
The Department of Health (DOH) assured the public that the disease cannot be passed on to humans.
Ex-mayor Alice Guo gets life term over qualified trafficking in Philippine offshore gaming-linked case
The entire Baofu compound, which hosted an offshore gaming operator hub, is also forfeited in favor of the government, Deputy State Prosecutor Olivia Torrevillas said.
Artistic bonds: Philippine art in Madrid
Among the numerous cultural offerings in the Spanish capital, Filipino art and heritage are represented or accessible in the city through a variety of contexts, styles, and places.
No compelling reason to impeach President Marcos yet, but probe him too: Philippine minority lawmakers
All investigations into anomalous government projects, they added, must extend to all levels of government even if it reaches Malacanang.
Philippine military suspects foreign groups could have funded EDSA rally
The Armed Forces of the Philippines said the protest action led by military retirees could be foreign-funded, an accusation which the organizers objected to. Acting AFP…
New US tariff exemption to spare $1-billion worth of Philippine goods
This came after US President Donald Trump issued a Nov. 14 executive order granting reciprocal tariff exemptions for goods that cannot be produced in large quantities stateside,…