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Butch Fernandez

Veteran journalist Butch Fernandez is a senior political reporter of the BusinessMirror.
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Covering the essential Blas F. Ople

A journalist remembers how the former labor and foreign affairs secretary and Senate President remained a lifelong newspaperman at heart The opportunity to cover Blas...

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IC at 77: Advancing Protection, Strengthening Partnerships, and Securing the Future 

Marking 77 years of service to the Filipino people, the Insurance Commission (IC) celebrated its anniversary on March 16, 2026 at the Philippine International Convention Center.  The occasion served as an opportunity to reflect on the commission’s accomplishments over the past year, outline its priorities for the future,...

Healthy democracy 

Workers dust off the statues at the EDSA People Power Monument in preparation for the 40th anniversary of the 1986 People Power Revolution. On February 25, civil-society groups and demonstrators are expected to gather at the site, calling for stronger action against corruption in government. Despite the...

A healthy trust that holds—a genuine embrace that endures 

Healthcare systems work only when people trust them— trust earned through consistent service, fairness, and reliability.  For PhilHealth, this understanding has shaped not only its reforms, but its purpose.  Dr. Mercado has framed PhilHealth’s role as extending beyond episodes of illness. As the country’s national health insurer, the institution...