NNC cites PH nutrition guides amid new US dietary guidelines
MANILA – The National Nutrition Council (NNC) on Wednesday acknowledged the release of the United States Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2025–2030, while reminding the public that the Philippines will continue to…
Mayon Volcano unrest elevates
MANILA – The level of unrest in Mayon Volcano has increased, particularly at its summit or surface level, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported on Tuesday. In an…
Pag-IBIG: 3% loan rate amid higher socialized housing price caps
MANILA – The government approved higher price ceilings for socialized subdivision and condominium projects, while the Pag-IBIG Fund continues to offer subsidized housing loan rates under the Expanded Pambansang Pabahay para…
DSWD’s livelihood program benefits 235K vulnerable Filipinos in 2025
MANILA – The Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP), one of the core development initiatives of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), has provided livelihood opportunities to 235,074 beneficiaries as of…
DepEd advances system reforms, work-ready pathways for learners
MANILA – The Department of Education (DepEd) pushed forward reforms that improved school environments and advanced system-level changes under Secretary Sonny Angara’s leadership – strengthening senior high school tracks, aligning curriculum…
Pangilinan-led Luzon Tollways Steps Up Holiday Traffic Preparations, Offers Free Toll
Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation (MPTC), concessionaire of NLEX, SCTEX in cooperation with BCDA, NLEX Connector, Manila-Cavite Expressway (CAVITEX) in cooperation with PRA-PEATC, and Cavite-Laguna Expressway (CALAX), has intensified its holiday…
DSWD vows to further strengthen social protection for Pinoys in 2026
MANILA – As the year 2026 begins, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has reiterated its commitment in supporting the goal of the Marcos administration to improve the quality…
DSWD opens new help desk for minors traveling abroad at NAIA 1
MANILA – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) officially launched its new Minors Traveling Abroad (MTA) help desk at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1 on Monday.…
CALABARZON workers among top earners in PH
CALAMBA CITY, Laguna (PIA) – Workers in the CALABARZON region were reported among the top earners in the Philippines, trailing only the National Capital Region (NCR), according to the 2024…
PhilHealth members reminded of Dec. 26 cutoff for YAKAP Clinic changes
MANILA – The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) on Monday reminded members who wish to transfer to a different PhilHealth YAKAP Clinic to submit their requests to local PhilHealth offices on…