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PH launches 2025-2028 nat'l action plan to end child marriage

Manila, Dec. 12 -- The Philippines on Friday launched a multiyear national action plan to end child, early, and forced marriages and unions, strengthening efforts to protect vulnerable children and up... Read More


PhilHealth: Rollout of premium payments pre-validation starts Dec. 15

Manila, Dec. 11 -- The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) on Thursday said several accredited collecting agents (ACAs) are ready to roll out the pre-validation system for premium con... Read More


UP Manila, CHED to launch medical upskilling program

Manila, Dec. 10 -- More teachers and education personnel are set to benefit from a new medical upskilling initiative with the implementation of the Higher Education Upskilling and Study for Advancemen... Read More


Sweden strengthens push for sustainable industry collab with PH

Manila, Dec. 10 -- Sweden is renewing efforts to boost collaboration with the Philippines on sustainable industrial development, highlighting technology-driven solutions that help local industries cut... Read More


DA urges caution as sheep, goat plague detected in Southeast Asia

MANILA, Dec. 8 -- The Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Animal Industry (DA-BAI) has called on goat and sheep raisers, livestock traders and local veterinarians to strengthen preventive measures aft... Read More


NHCP to reopen Mabini Shrine, Nagcarlan Underground Museum

MANILA, Dec. 8 -- The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) on Monday said it would reopen two of its heritage sites next week as part of its ongoing efforts to modernize and upgrad... Read More


PH bans pork imports from Taiwan over ASF

MANILA, Dec. 8 -- The Philippines has ordered a temporary ban on the importation of live pigs, pork meat, pig skin and other pork-based products from Taiwan following the confirmation of an African sw... Read More


DA creates oversight body for safe, compliant agri-infra

MANILA, Dec. 8 -- The Department of Agriculture (DA) has established a watchdog unit to reinforce transparency and accountability in the rollout of rural infrastructure projects, particularly farm-to-... Read More


DFA readies assistance for Filipino set to be deported from US

MANILA, Dec. 8 -- The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Monday said it is preparing assistance for a Filipino detainee set to be deported from the United States following a removal order issued b... Read More


Short-lived La Nina to bring above-normal rains until February

MANILA, Dec. 8 -- The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Monday warned that the short-lived La Nina now affecting the country will continue to bri... Read More