DA grants aid to Limasawa hog raisers hit by ASF

Photo courtesy of DA Eastern Visayas/PNA Tacloban, City- Hog raisers in Limasawa, Southern Leyte, received financial assistance from the Department of Agriculture (DA) following losses caused by the African swine fever outbreak earlier this year. A total of 16 beneficiaries were given indemnification payments amounting to Php1.104 million, sourced from the agency’s quick response fund….

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PDEA Caraga checks drivers for drugs ahead of Holy Week travel rush

Photo courtesy of PDEA-13. The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) in Caraga carried out a drug testing operation on transport workers as part of safety measures for the Holy Week travel period. The activity, dubbed Oplan Harabas, was conducted on Monday in coordination with several agencies, including the Land Transportation Office, Land Transportation Franchising and…

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THE HIDDEN BURDEN: ADDRESSING ORAL DISEASES IN THE PHILIPPINES’ PUBLIC HEALTH AGENDA

Oral health issues form a critical component of the global burden of non-communicable diseases, and the Philippines exemplifies this troubling trend. According to the World Health Organization (WHO, 2019), untreated dental caries and periodontal disease rank among the most prevalent health conditions worldwide, disproportionately affecting developing nations due to limited healthcare infrastructure and resources. This…

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Philippines trims net external liability to $50.8 billion by end-2025

The Philippines’ net external liability position eased to US$50.8 billion as of end-December 2025, as the country’s foreign financial assets grew faster than its external liabilities, according to the latest International Investment Position data. The International Investment Position, or IIP, offers a snapshot of the country’s stock of foreign financial assets and liabilities at a…

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Ups and Downs

“Resilience is all about being able to overcome the unexpected. Sustainability is about survival. The goal of resilience is to thrive.”— American author Jamais Cascio Although she has won only one Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) title so far, Alexandra “Alex” Eala has become one of the most followed names on the tennis court today, consistently…

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