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Yakap clinics surge from 119 to over 4,000, now reaching 96% of Philippine cities and municipalities
The number of Yakap primary care clinics has surged from just 119 before the Marcos administration to more than 4,000 today, with the program now reaching 96% of all Philippine cities and municipalities, newly appointed Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) President and CEO Beverly…
New Health chief says PH must address heart disease, HIV, and mental health all at once under triple disease burden
The Philippines faces a unique triple burden of disease that requires the health system to simultaneously address lifestyle illnesses, lingering infectious diseases, and modern-society conditions including mental health problems, newly appointed Health Secretary Edwin Mercado said Saturday.…
New Health chief says DOH, PhilHealth to operate under ‘Unified National Agenda’ or UNA for Health
Newly appointed Health Secretary Edwin Mercado revealed Saturday that the Department of Health (DOH) and Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) will no longer operate as two separate agencies but will merge their roadmaps under a single Unified National Agenda for Health, or UNA…
Single-dose gene therapy slashes ‘bad’ cholesterol by up to 62%, landmark study showed
A landmark study has found that a single infusion of an experimental gene-editing therapy can dramatically reduce “bad” LDL cholesterol in patients with severe inherited heart risks. The trial results, published in The New England Journal of Medicine in May 2026, showed that findings from the…
Severe tropical storm ‘Saudel’ may enter PAR either Sunday or Monday
A severe tropical storm outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), internationally named “Saudel,” is expected to enter the country’s monitoring area by Sunday or Monday, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said. In its 10:00 a.m.…
Marcos Jr. on the 43rd Ninoy Aquino Day: ‘Acknowledge the past to safeguard freedom’
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. joined the nation in commemorating the 43rd Ninoy Aquino Day on Friday, August 21. “The memory of Benigno Aquino Jr. reminds us of the courage of Filipinos to stand by their convictions and contribute to our nation’s democratic journey,” he said in a statement. The…
DOE simplifies rules for own-use solar panel installations
In line with the directive of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the Department of Energy (DOE) has issued simplified guidelines for the installation of own-use solar panels for households, medical facilities, and small enterprises. The DOE said the streamlined process reduces regulatory requirements…
From 2.5 minutes to 47 seconds: How digital habits shrink our attention span and increase stress
In an era dominated by endless notifications, short-form videos, and constant digital multitasking, maintaining focus has become increasingly difficult. According to American psychologist Gloria Mark, a chancellor’s professor of informatics at University of California, Irvine, the average human…
Climate-induced torrential rains destroy urban asphalt, study finds
Rising global temperatures are not only fueling extreme weather events worldwide and disrupting livelihoods—they are also quietly eroding the foundation of modern urban transportation. A comprehensive scientific review by Chinese researchers on climate warming and urban infrastructure found that…
US sanctions ICC president, senior trial lawyer in latest attack on court
The U.S. imposed sanctions on Tuesday on the International Criminal Court’s president and a senior trial lawyer at the court, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said. The move is the latest escalation in the Trump administration’s campaign against The Hague-based court, which was established in 2002…
Feeling bored? Study shows it’s your brain demanding a challenge
Feeling bored? Your brain may actually be pushing you toward a mental challenge. Researchers in Austria and Germany have found that boredom can trigger an intrinsic drive to seek more demanding tasks, offering a functional explanation for what is often considered an unpleasant emotion. The 2025…
1,255 sacks of trash hauled by DENR in Metro Manila
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources–National Capital Region (DENR-NCR) collected 1,255 sacks of trash across 27 cleanup sites following heavy rains and flooding. “Clearing these blockages helped reduce the risk of further inundation and limited downstream transport of debris during…
The Swedish Formula: How Sweden turns waste into energy to power homes
While many countries grapple with overflowing landfills and mounting waste, Sweden has found a way to turn garbage into a valuable resource—energy. An analysis by non-government organization Frost & Sullivan Institute, published in July 2026, explains how Sweden’s circular economy model has…
Habagat dumped 201.7mm of rainfall in just five hours, close to Ondoy figures — MMDA
The southwest monsoon, or habagat, dumped 201.7 millimeters of rainfall in just five hours on Monday, August 17, 2026, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said. The intense downpour triggered flooding in several parts of Metro Manila, rendering major roads impassable and causing…
Billionaire ex-congressman slammed for having ‘more medals than the AFP chief’
Retired military officers and former government officials pile on Rep. Mikee Romero, questioning how a reservist earned more decorations than a four-star general with 40 years of active service Retired military officers and former government officials are calling out billionaire port tycoon and…
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