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6 July

DOH, student council unite in drive against youth smoking and vaping

The Department of Health (DOH) has joined forces with the country’s first Anti-Vape and Anti-Tobacco Student Council, underscoring a stronger push to protect young Filipinos from the harmful effects of smoking and vaping. In a news release last week, the DOH said the council is composed of young advocates from Eusebio High School in Pasig City, where it held a …

6 July

RITM honored for good governance initiatives

The Research Institute for Tropical Medicine (RITM) was recognized with the Silver Trailblazer Award during the 2025 Public Governance Forum of the Institute for Solidarity in Asia (ISA), held on June 24, 2025, at Novotel Manila Araneta City, Quezon City. The award was conferred following the successful conduct of its Performance Governance System (PGS) Initiation Stage Revalida. “To stay true …

6 July

NNC Bicol urges new local leaders to prioritize nutrition programs

The National Nutrition Council in Bicol (NNC-5) has called on newly elected local chief executives in the region to put health and nutrition at the forefront of their governance agendas. Director Emerenciana Francia, NNC-5 Officer-in-Charge, said local leaders play a vital role in strengthening programs that tackle malnutrition. “As local chief executives, you will chair our local nutrition committees, whether …

6 July

PhilHealth hemodialysis claims near P27-B in H1 2025

The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) has disbursed nearly P27 billion for more than two million hemodialysis claims in the first six months of 2025—an amount already close to the P28 billion it paid out for the entire year of 2024. PhilHealth Health Policy Sector Senior Vice President Israel Francis Pargas said the sharp increase is a sign of growing …

6 July

Cebu airport among world’s most improved gateways

The Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) was recently recognized as one of the world’s most improved gateways by Skytrax, due to recent facilities and service upgrades. The 2025 Skytrax World Airport Awards named MCIA as seventh most improved airport in the world, recognizing the gateway’s developments in better services and passenger flow. Under the Most Improved Airport category, Skytrax – one …

6 July

Rising industry: 2nd end-of-life auto dismantler

Standard Insurance Company Inc. has emerged as the country’s second end-of-life vehicle (ELV) dismantling facility after En Tsumugi Corp. Toyota Motors Philippines (TMP) said in a statement “With two established dismantling facilities now operating in the country, the private sector beefs up the local capacity for responsible ELV management.” TMP said Standard Insurance is part of its Toyota Global 100 …

6 July

Fate of Cebu BRT rests on new local execs—World Bank

With limited time remaining before its loan financing for the long-delayed Cebu bus rapid transit (BRT) expires, the World Bank has recommended downscaling the project under the watch of the newly elected provincial and city officials. “The pace of project implementation has slowed down considerably; notably, the major civil works packages are yet to be launched,” the World Bank lamented …

6 July

DOTr, Grab PH forge Active Transport with bike donation

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) and Grab Philippines distributed bicycles and equipment to 20 recipients as part of the agency’s initiative to encourage the use of bicycles as an alternative form of traveling. The recipients received pedal-assist bicycles and helmets donated by Grab Philippines to the DOTr’s Active Transport Project Management Office. The beneficiaries were selected through the Ride to …

6 July

Safety record of Philippine carriers

When an aircraft carrying 242 passengers crashes, it is understandable why some fear flying. The case of Air India’s Flight 171, utilizing a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, that crashed minutes after taking off last June 12, leaving all but one dead, and killing 19 more on the ground, fuels recent air travel fears. According to Aviation Safety Network, there have been …

6 July

Camiguin tourism flourishes as hot springs lose steam

Tourism on Camiguin island continues to thrive despite its hot springs losing some of their steam after an earthquake altered the water flow. The 20-kilometre-long island, home to four stratovolcanoes and several flank lava domes, is investing in tourism infrastructure including road upgrades and cruise port development. Camiguin, which saw a 37% increase in visitor arrivals in 2024, targets 1 …

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