THE MAYOR MARVEY MARIÑO EFFECT: How Batangas City’s chief executive is reshaping public service
There is a certain rhythm to Batangas City—one that reveals itself in the steady movement of people, services, and systems that increasingly seem to work in sync. From its role as a key industrial and port hub in Southern Luzon, the city has long been defined by commerce and connectivity. But beneath that economic identity, a quieter transformation appears to be taking shape—one focused on expansion and organization. Processes are being tightened. Services are being streamlined. And governance, often perceived as reactive, is beginning to feel better structured.
2026: The year of protective health
With YAKAP now in place, Dr. Mercado says his hope for the years ahead is not simply better coverage figures, but a deeper sense of peace of mind among Filipino families.
Literature in the time of hardship
Dennis Guevarra, the Philippines Graphic Ad Sales Manager, found himself in a fix. One of the major sponsors was having second thoughts about the amount of support for their upcoming event.
PhilHealth embraces positive changes in healthcare delivery through ‘YAKAP’
From clinics to pharmacies, YAKAP reshapes how care is delivered—closing gaps, restoring trust, and making prevention part of everyday life.
By the time PhilHealth began...
When wellness is welcomed with renewed warmth
As PhilHealth recalibrates its role under universal health care, leadership and culture converge to make prevention practical, accessible, and trusted.
Universal health care has long...
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When you ask a foreigner whether they ride a motorcycle in the Philippines, they usually look at you as if you’ve suggested juggling chainsaws...
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‘While the summer sun lingers…’
Boatmen in Coron, Palawan celebrated International Workers’ Day on May 1 while guiding tourists around the Calamianes island group. They work closely with the municipal government and local tourism office to sustain income opportunities until the months leading to the rainy season.
