3 million Filipino families faced hunger last year: Poll
In the latest survey, the hunger rate was highest in Mindanao at 12.7 per cent followed by 12 per cent in Visayas, 11.7 per cent in Metro Manila and 11.3 percent in Luzon outside…
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South China Sea issue keeping me ‘up at night, day, most of the time’: Marcos
He also explained that the Philippines is “at the very frontline” in cross-trade tensions between China and the United States.
‘For now, our Covid-19 cases are plateauing’: Philippines health dept
The Department of Health officer-in-charge added, however, that there were "a few areas being monitored where Covid-19 admissions are increasing a little."
Marcos Jr. presents strength of Philippine economy at WEF meet in Davos
He also said the Philippines continues to focus on sustaining recovery, promoting a local environment that will nurture businesses by helping them maximize their competitiveness.
Rappler, Maria Ressa acquitted of tax evasion charge
The case was filed in 2018 by the Department of Justice over the failure of Ressa and Rappler to declare P162.41 million profit in 2015.
World Economic Forum projection: Debt, inflation biggest threats to Philippines
But President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said despite inflation “running rampant and out of control,” the Philippines is still on track “to maintain a strong economic…
Restrictions stay even with pandemic end: Dept of Health
“Even if The public health emergency will be lifted, we know that the virus is here to stay”, Vergeire said, “So the Philippines will continue to be cautious."
12-hour shifts now the work norm for Filipino nurses
A union president said aside from the physical and mental stress on overworked nurses, the 12-hour duty is also affecting the quality of patient care.
Cakes, pastries to cost more as egg prices rise
Since 2022, the Marcos administration has been struggling to keep down food prices and ensuring an adequate supply of some key commodities, including red onions and sugar.
2 million non-poor households hit by inflation, rate selves poor now
According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the spike was mainly due to the higher annual increase in the price index of food and non-alcoholic beverages at 8.4 per cent.