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In a major boost to the country’s healthcare and service sectors, American healthcare giant Bon Secours Mercy Health (BSMH) has announced plans to invest up to US$500 million to build a state-of-the-art tertiary hospital in the Philippines, while also expanding its Global Business Services (GBS) operations in Metro Manila. The announcement came from the Office of the Special Assistant to …

The combined wrath of the southwest monsoon and tropical cyclones Crising, Dante, and Emong has left over P5.25 billion worth of destruction on public infrastructure across eight regions, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) reported Friday. According to DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan, the bulk of the damage affected flood control structures (P4.19 billion), followed by national roads (P913 …

To boost the country’s disaster response efforts, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has released P1.625 billion to replenish the Quick Response Funds (QRFs) of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). According to the DBM, P1 billion will go to the DPWH while the remaining P625 million is …

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has reported a sharp rise in the number of foreign nationals deported during the first half of 2025, with figures nearly doubling compared to the same period last year. From January to June, a total of 1,422 foreign nationals were deported for various immigration violations—up from 717 in the same period in 2024. BI Commissioner …

The Senate, acting as an Impeachment Court, has affirmed its respect for the Supreme Court’s ruling that declared the impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte unconstitutional. In a statement Friday, Senate Impeachment Court spokesperson Atty. Regie Tongol said the decision validates the chamber’s cautious stance in holding off proceedings until legal uncertainties were clarified. “The Senate, sitting as an …

The Philippines and Canada have reaffirmed their growing cybersecurity partnership, with both nations pledging closer collaboration in cyber defense during a high-level bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the Digital Defense Symposium 2025 in Singapore. Department of National Defense (DND) spokesperson Assistant Secretary Arsenio Andolong said the July 22 meeting focused on enhancing joint efforts in information-sharing and capacity-building to …

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday rolled out an expanded version of PhilHealth’s primary healthcare benefits under the Yaman ng Kalusugan Program (YAKAP) — a revitalized initiative aimed at bringing essential health services closer to Filipinos, especially those in far-flung areas. Speaking at the program’s launch at Gateway Mall in Quezon City, Marcos said YAKAP Para Malayo sa Sakit …

Every year, we see the same heartbreaking scenes: homes submerged, roads impassable, families stranded — and, tragically, lives lost.  The recent devastation brought by Severe Tropical Storm Crising and the enhanced southwest monsoon is no longer just a wake-up call.  It is an alarm that’s been ringing for decades — and we continue to hit snooze. At least 12 lives …

By Tracy Cabrera Despite the looming impact of a steep 20% tariff imposed by the United States on Philippine exports, the country’s economy is expected to remain resilient, buoyed by easing inflation and a more supportive monetary policy stance. In its latest ASEAN macroeconomic outlook, Maybank Research forecasts the Philippine economy to grow by 5.8% in 2025 and 6.0% in …

In a major step toward digital transformation, the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has partnered with leading payment solutions provider Dragonpay to make financial transactions easier, faster, and more accessible for its members and pensioners. The partnership was formalized on July 16, with GSIS President and General Manager Jose Arnulfo ‘Wick’ Veloso and Dragonpay CEO and founder Robertson Chiang signing …