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Delays in vaccine rollout and persistent misinformation are slowing the Philippines’ dengue response, health experts warned on Thursday, February 26, even as a next generation shot shows strong protection against severe disease.

Southern Luzon is lining up for a major infrastructure boost as Aboitiz Economic Estates pushes ahead with the LIMA Gateway interchange, a project set for completion in 2027 that promises faster logistics, smoother commutes and stronger investor appeal.

Life in the Philippines is a nonstop juggling act of diapers, wedding bells, and heart monitors. Babies arrive, couples say “I do,” and hearts occasionally tap out—all in a chaotic, beautiful rhythm that keeps the nation on its toes.

The government has moved to shield rice farmers from falling prices during the peak harvest season, with the National Food Authority (NFA) announcing more flexible palay procurement rules aimed at putting more money directly into farmers’ hands.

Caution may define the macro mood, but SM Prime Holdings is penciling in a brighter 2026.