Lawmakers and public health experts are pushing for the urgent passage of measures that will require warning labels and restrict the marketing of unhealthy food to children, amid projections that obesity among Filipino youth will continue to rise.... Read full article
In a statement Wednesday, the FDA said the controlled destruction of recovered products began on March 9 and will be carried out over several days.... Read full article
In an exclusive interview with the Philippine News Agency in Makati City, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said the Philippines stands out within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).... Read full article
Senator Imee Marcos is pushing to grant President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. the authority to temporarily suspend the value-added tax (VAT) on petroleum products to cushion motorists and key sectors from the impact of rising oil prices.... Read full article
The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) is set to conduct dialogues with private developer groups to formulate measures on how to mitigate the impact on the economy of the dragging war in the Middle East.... Read full article
The majority of insurance claims of farmers and fishers have been released within the standard 20-day processing period in 2025, according to the Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC).... Read full article
Energy Secretary Sharon Garin, during a Senate hearing on Wednesday, clarified that the DOE is not proposing any change in the blend of domestic fuel products since the law prohibits this.... Read full article