A new study warns that bureaucratic bottlenecks, weak fiscal autonomy, and misaligned priorities are preventing health budgets from translating into better services for communities.
This, despite the fact that local governments are allocating more funds for health under the Universal Health Care (UHC) Law.
The...
(In an exclusive interview with the Philippines Graphic, Swedish Ambassador Anna Ferry shared her insights, experiences, and lessons for a mutually-beneficial partnership with the Philippines.)
Just like winning the lottery. That is how Ambassador Anna Ferry described her reaction upon being offered her current...
“Thumbs down,” said Arta Maines, president of a semiconductor union in Laguna.
Maines attended the Federation of Free Workers (FFW) State of the Nation (SONA) watch party in Manila.
“Nakakalungkot, nakakapanghina. Walang pakialam sa manggagawa, eh ,” said Maines.
“The President missed it. He admitted that...
With its sleek, contemporary glass façade, the classic and elegant Luxent Hotel along Timog Avenue in Quezon City is this year’s venue for the much-awaited Nick Joaquin Literary Awards (NJLA).
In a memorandum of agreement signed between the 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐡𝐢𝐜 and Luxent Hotel, the...
Concern Over Unilateral Tariff Measures
The Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII) expresses grave concern regarding the United States' imposition of additional punitive tariffs on Philippine exports. Such unilateral measures violate fundamental World Trade Organization (WTO) principles of non-discrimination...
You can still catch the June 2025 98th Anniversary issue of the 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐡𝐢𝐜!
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Latest news on the 2025 Nick Joaquin Literary Awards (NJLA) to be held on Aug. 28 at the Luxent Hotel on Timog Avenue, Quezon City
Down Memory Lane, Graphic (1969-1972)...
Confident. Optimistic.
These were the two words that best described Socio-economic Planning Secretary Ernesto M. Pernia, PhD, as he spoke with the Philippines Graphic last...
Last January, officials of the city government of Biñan conducted a project tour of the city’s on-going construction projects for 2021.
Observing health protocols, Mayor...
Hundreds of food delivery riders held recently a unity ride in Quezon City to protest what they alleged as “unfair management practices by Grab.”
Supported...