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by Stephanie Sevillano on April 11, 2026
DA ramps up food security efforts amid fuel costs, looming El Niño
by Stephanie Sevillano on April 11, 2026
The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Friday said it is ramping up efforts to ensure food security in the country in the coming months amid surging fuel costs due to the Middle East crisis and the looming El Niño phenomenon.... Read full article
by Joyce Ann L. Rocamora on April 11, 2026
PH among 7 priority countries in US food assistance program
by Joyce Ann L. Rocamora on April 11, 2026
No funding details have been released, but Manila joins Bangladesh, Bolivia, Ecuador, Morocco, Sri Lanka and Thailand under the USDA’s Food for Progress program.... Read full article
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on April 11, 2026
PhilHealth: Heat-related illnesses covered this dry season
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on April 11, 2026
PhilHealth President and Chief Executive Officer Edwin Mercado assured Filipinos that the state insurer remains ready to cover medical expenses for common summer ailments to help reduce out-of-pocket costs for families.... Read full article
by Wilnard Bacelonia on April 10, 2026
BIR urged to fast-track digitalization ahead of ITR deadline
by Wilnard Bacelonia on April 10, 2026
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian said he recently filed Senate Resolution No. 316 seeking a review of the agency’s integrated digital system, as mandated under Republic Act No. 11976 or the Ease of Paying Taxes Act.... Read full article
by Wilnard Bacelonia on April 10, 2026
CHED urged to set benchmarks, timeline for 100% online classes
by Wilnard Bacelonia on April 10, 2026
A senator on Friday urged the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) to establish clear benchmarks and a defined review timeline for the implementation of full online classes among higher education institutions (HEIs).... Read full article
by Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos on April 10, 2026
PBBM appoints new Tourism chief
by Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos on April 10, 2026
In a statement, the PCO said Angara-Mathay is “a seasoned public servant with decades of experience in trade, investment, and international economic engagement.”... Read full article
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on April 10, 2026
PH-US health cooperation to expand access to TB treatment
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on April 10, 2026
In a Facebook post on Wednesday, the DOH reported that U.S. has turned over essential health commodities to the DOH as part of this health support initiative.... Read full article
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on April 10, 2026
Measles, rubella cases up 45%; vaccination of infants urged
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on April 10, 2026
Data from the DOH showed that 1,627 cases were recorded from Jan. 4 to March 21, significantly higher than the 1,121 cases reported during the same period last year.... Read full article
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on April 10, 2026
Youth groups, health advocates push for total vape ban
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on April 10, 2026
A public health advocacy group and over 60 youth organizations on Tuesday called for a comprehensive vape ban in the country to protect the younger generation from a growing "vapedemic."... Read full article
by Philippine News Agency on March 31, 2026
DAR condones P18.2-M agrarian debt of Mindoro farmers
by Philippine News Agency on March 31, 2026
Under the leadership of DAR Secretary Conrado Estrella III, DAR Mimaropa (Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon and Palawan) delivered a combination of land titles, multimillion peso debt relief and modern agricultural machinery.... Read full article
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