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A new research initiative launched by the Philippine Institute for Development Studies aims to close persistent gaps in the country’s healthcare..

A young worker diligently paying his PhilHealth contributions found relief in his coverage when dengue struck. His hospital bills were manageable, all..

Child wasting, a form of acute malnutrition characterized by low weight-for-height, fell in the Philippines from 8 percent in 2013 to 5.7 percent in 2..

THE US Federal Reserve’s latest pause and cautious stance could push the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to delay its own easing cycle, analys..

THE adage “health is wealth” underscores the intrinsic link between the well-being of a nation’s citizens and its overall economic p..

Health and finance professionals propose the use of artificial intelligence (AI) among private hospitals and the state-run Philippine Health Insurance..

The Department of Tourism (DoT) recently convened the Tourism Coordinating Council (TCC) meeting last 18 March in its co..

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines is set for the annual ritual of switching off lights known as Earth Hour tonight, from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p..

MANILA – The Department of Tourism (DOT) said the government is intensifying efforts to streamline travel processes while addressing key ch..

Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco said tourism remains a vital contributor to the national economy and a driving force for..

The Philippines’ creative economy in 2024 expanded its gross value added to GDP by 8.7 percent to P1.94 trillion from P1.78 trillion in 2023, th..

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines’ creative economy posted its slowest growth in three years in 2024 after high inflation and elevated..

The Department of Tourism (DOT) convened the Tourism Coordinating Council (TCC) on 18 March at the Diamond Hotel Manila to assess the implementation o..

ECONOMIC growth will not be sustainable without better health outcomes, the country’s socioeconomic planning secretary said on Thursday. Nation..

THE Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) said it will seek a higher budget allocation next year to help fund a 30% across-the-board increase..