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Official PhilHealth statement on alleged unpaid claims to PHAPi hospitals as of May 29, 2020

PhilHealth categorically denies and regards as unfounded, malicious and irresponsible the statement made by Dr. Rustico Jimenez that 300 or so private hospitals are facing closure due to delayed payments by PhilHealth.

Agri-fishery can rebound — DA chief

The Department of Agriculture is taking the necessary steps to boost domestic food production and attain higher levels of food sufficiency in the coming months after a slight decline in the first quarter of the year.

Sharp donates Plasmacluster Ion Air Purifier to Muntinlupa City for two of their COVID-19 hospitals

In the midst of the global health crisis brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, Sharp Philippines Corporation (SPC) donated eight units of Plasmacluster Ion Generator (IG-A40E) and six units of Air Purifier(KC-G50E) to the of Muntinlupa city government.

Philusa donates to Philippine Army

FORT BONIFACIO, Metro Manila - The Philippine Army received 100 gallons of Cleene Ethyl Alcohol donated by Philusa Corporation here today, May 22, 2020. Philusa...

SM Foundation provides safety gears to Marawi frontliners

Residents of the war-torn city exhibited courage and positivity as they stood up after the dark chapter that happened in Marawi. The COVID-19 pandemic is another challenge that they need to overcome.

Tarlac mall buys 13MT squash from Ifugao thru Kadiwa Express

Kadiwa Express is one of the multi-market platforms of the ‘Kadiwa ni Ani at Kita’ program of DA wherein farmers and buyers are directly linked, with both parties mutually benefitting.

SBMA shifts to modified ECQ status

The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) will be allowing more business operations in the Subic Bay Freeport Zone (SBFZ) but will retain border controls and restrictions on non-essential activities as it joins neighboring communities in implementing modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) until the end of this month.

SBMA frontliners negative in rapid antibody tests

SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — Close to a thousand frontline workers of the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) tested negative in a rapid antibody test undertaken here on Saturday under a mass testing project sponsored by a business locator here in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

SM scholar alumna joins team of COVID-19 frontliners

An SM pride, SM Foundation’s (SMFI) scholar alumna, Air Force Lt. Danzel Bacaycay is spreading  social good. She leads a team of frontliners manning...

PHLPost offices to remain open, announces new schedule

The Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) announces that it will remain open to deliver and accept mails and packages nationwide. PHLPost has assured that postal services...

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UP Scientists Identify Plant Boosting Bacteria in Bamboo and Corn

Farmers usually use chemical fertilizers to grow their crops, but these can be expensive and may harm the environment. A more efficient and cheaper alternative is the use of specific microorganisms called plant growth-promoting bacteria (PGPB). PGPB help plants absorb more nutrients and produce growth hormones that...

Metro Manila: Where 217 Languages Meet—And Some Are Dying Out

Metro Manila hums with voices from all over the Philippines—and the world. In the city’s crowded markets, one might hear Kapampangan, Pangasinan, Chavacano, or even Hokkien and Nepali mingling with the street noise. According to new research published by the London School of Economics’ Southeast Asia Centre,...

Works of local authors to be translated into English under the National Book Development Board’s Translation Subsidy Program

QUEZON CITY, Philippines — THE National Book Development Board (NBDB) announces the 20 grantees selected for its Translation Subsidy Program (TSP)  this year “for local authors who wish to have their works translated into a foreign language.”Out of 32 proposals submitted to the NBDB, 20 grantees were...

New book “Are You Still Watching?” from the Ateneo Press offers an intimate look into the world of Philippine television and film

The entertainment industry is an often wild and sometimes wondrous arena. A lot goes on behind the movie and television magic. A new release from the Ateneo University Press, Are You Still Watching? Dispatches and Essays on Filipino Cinema and TV by Don Jaucian, provides in-depth film...

New book paints an unflinching portrait of power, pain, and protest

In Kuwentong Butsero, author J.L. Chua takes readers on a visceral journey through 10 Filipino short stories that weave violence, social critique, and psychological torment. On the surface, this book presents gritty, graphic, and unapologetic tales of contemporary Filipino life. But underneath its raw exterior lies something deeper:...

Where Faith Takes Root: Eternal Gardens and the Transfiguration of Jesus Christ

There is something sacred in places where time stands still—where the wind softens, the land opens, and statues do not mourn, but quietly proclaim hope. For nearly five decades, Eternal Gardens has been more than a resting place. It is a sanctuary shaped by faith, tradition, and a...

Benchmark Consulting hosts 2025 Leadership Conference; President Julius Ordoñez named Asia’s Distinguished Leader in Professional Coaching

Benchmark Consulting, a trailblazer in coaching and leadership development in the Philippines and Asia, is mounting its highly anticipated e-conference this September with the theme: “Digitalization + Authentic Connection = Next Level Leaders.” The event comes at a critical time when businesses are grappling with constant disruption,...

Nibertex Closes US$7M Series A Funding Round Led by TNB Aura to Scale PFAS-Free Textile Membrane Production

Deep-tech manufacturer raises Series A funding of US$7M as global demand surges for sustainable textile alternatives Manila, Philippines August 8 2025—Nibertex, a leading deep-tech manufacturing company specialising in PFAS-free waterproof and breathable textile membranes, today announced the successful closure of its US$7 million Series A funding round. The...

After years of space struggles, Laoag school gains room to grow

Few would expect that a top-performing school like Buttong Integrated School (BuIS) in Laoag City has long struggled with space and facility limitations.  Known for its excellence in campus journalism, drum and lyre competitions, sports meets, and cleanliness, BuIS continues to thrive despite its constraints. Originally built to serve...

SNAP wins NordCham Community Impact Award for empowering its host communities

Renewable energy solutions provider SN Aboitiz Power Group (SNAP) won the Community Impact Award at the 2025 Nordic Chamber of Commerce (NordCham) Business Awards, held on August 6 at the BDO Tower Valero in Makati. The award is one of the categories of the annual 2025 NordCham Awards....

ECMP expansion continues as SHFC approves Albay project

The Social Housing Finance Corporation (SHFC) has approved the application of Pagkamoot Village-1 Homeowners’ Association, Inc. in Tabaco City, Albay under the Enhanced Community Mortgage Program (ECMP), marking another milestone in its mission to provide safe, decent, and affordable housing under the expanded Pambansang Pabahay para sa...

VeeWise Pubstomp in Manila: A Massive Celebration of the Esports World Cup 2025 for MLBB Fans

On August 1 and 2, Manila hosted a special event for the Filipino esports community called VeeWise Pubstomp, dedicated to the global tournament Esports World Cup 2025 in Saudi Arabia. But this was more than just a viewing party. It became a full-on fan experience built around...