Ischemic heart diseases—the weakening of the heart caused by reduced blood flow—remain the leading cause of death in the Philippines, accounting for nearly one in every five deaths between January and September last year, latest data from the Philippine Statistics Office show.
The Governance Commission for GOCCs or GCG said on Wednesday it is working to resolve issues raised under the Compensation and Position Classification System for those working in government-owned and controlled corporations, particularly concerns underscored by Clark Development Corp.
The administrative circular (AC) allowing Poland to export live commercial chicken and turkey, including hatched eggs and day-old chicks, should help promote fair practices in domestic and international trade of the commodities, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said on Tuesday.
A Philippine bamboo cooperative is joining 10 other Southeast Asian enterprises in the ASEAN Inclusive Business Awards, putting the spotlight on companies that are trying to make community livelihoods part of the business model rather than an afterthought.
Globe’s 917 GDay 2026 “Love Overload” runs September–October across Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao, bringing festivities closer to neighborhoods and local events. Pop-ups are set for Quezon City, General Trias, Cebu, Lucena, Bacolod and Angeles City, aligning with the Siomai Festival, MassKara Festival and Tigtigan celebrations. CMO KD Dizon said the tour aims to deliver customer appreciation through accessible, community-centered moments.
Farmers in Barangay Saloy, Calinan, once struggled with unstable earnings from corn and banana, with idle cogon-covered land offering little hope for better lives. Today, their shift to high-quality cacao agroforestry backed by government and private support has lifted their livelihoods, restored forests, and earned international recognition for their produce.
More than 300 elementary students in San Juan City received school supplies and access to new reading spaces as the One Meralco Foundation (OMF) expanded its Balik Eskwela program to Salapan Integrated School.