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by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on February 27, 2026
DOH: Education, not penalties, key to boosting vaccination
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on February 27, 2026
Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa said the agency’s priority is to inform and educate parents about the benefits of vaccines.... Read full article
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on February 27, 2026
FDA urged to look into allergy-causing preservatives in wet wipes
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on February 27, 2026
The reminder came following discovery of seven brands of baby wipes containing methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI) and methylisothiazolinone (MI) being sold in at least three retail establishments in Antipolo City.... Read full article
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on February 27, 2026
Veterinary post in every LGU key to curbing rabies – expert
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on February 27, 2026
Ensuring that every local government unit (LGU) has a designated municipal veterinarian is crucial in lowering rabies cases and strengthening disease prevention efforts, a veterinary medicine specialist said Thursday.... Read full article
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on February 27, 2026
Measles vaxx coverage in Mindanao, BARMM now at 82% – DOH
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on February 27, 2026
In its “Ligtas Tigdas” situation report covering Jan. 19 to Feb. 24, 2026, the DOH said 82 percent or a total of 2,347,562 children aged 6 to 59 months (under 5 years old) in Mindanao and BARMM have been vaccinated against measles and rubella.... Read full article
by Joann Villanueva on February 21, 2026
PH consumer goods market seen to grow up to 4% in 2026
by Joann Villanueva on February 21, 2026
Lifestyle-related products are expected to drive the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry in the country this year, which is projected to grow between 3 percent and 4 percent amid the slower domestic economic growth.... Read full article
by Joann Villanueva on February 21, 2026
Up to P0.60/liter fuel price hike forecast for next week
by Joann Villanueva on February 21, 2026
“This week’s oil price movement is primarily due to the market’s reaction to developments between the US and Iran by pricing in the additional risk of supply disruption in the event of conflict,” he said.... Read full article
by Joyce Ann L. Rocamora on February 20, 2026
Korea eases visa application requirements for Filipinos
by Joyce Ann L. Rocamora on February 20, 2026
The Korean Visa Application Center (KVAC) Philippines said the move aims to make the process more convenient and encourage visits to Korea.... Read full article
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on February 19, 2026
CPD: Education key to curbing teenage, unplanned pregnancies
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on February 19, 2026
CPD Information and Communication Management Division chief Mylin Mirasol Quiray, in an interview over Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon, cited data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) showing 138,697 live births among females aged 10 to 19.... Read full article
by Joann Villanueva on February 18, 2026
Peso strengthens to 57-level as PSEi slips anew
by Joann Villanueva on February 18, 2026
The peso closed at 57.98 to a dollar, up from 58.02 on Friday. It opened at 57.95 from 58.1 previously, climbed to an intraday high of 57.91, and touched 58.02, averaging 57.95. Volume fell to USD896.5 million from USD1.34 billion last week.... Read full article
by Joann Villanueva on February 18, 2026
Another round of fuel price hike set Tuesday
by Joann Villanueva on February 18, 2026
In separate advisories, Seaoil and Petron said they would raise gasoline prices by PHP1.20/liter, diesel by PHP0.60/liter, and kerosene by PHP0.60/liter effective 6 a.m..... Read full article