Context Dispatch
DOF donates seized fuel to Coast Guard in smuggling crackdown
Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto has approved the donation of 1,251.68 liters of confiscated gasoline to the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), reinforcing efforts to secure the country’s maritime borders and combat fuel smuggling.
PGH breaks ground on P675M specialty center
The Philippine General Hospital (PGH) has officially broken ground on its newest facility — a 16-story Pediatric and Adult Specialty Center — in a major push to expand access to specialized healthcare for Filipinos.
PH cities shine globally in Bloomberg Mayors Challenge
Naga City, Pasig City, and Cauayan in Isabela have been named global finalists in the 2025 Bloomberg Mayors Challenge. They join 47 other cities worldwide selected for ideas that aim to improve how local governments serve their people.
Leviste to raise over P34b from SPNEC shares
Congressman-elect Leandro Legarda Leviste has entered into agreements to divest most of his shares in SP New Energy Corporation (SPNEC) before assuming office on June 30, 2025.
First 116KM Community Run in the Philippines Logs 3.5 Million Steps
The Move for Play: Infinity 116KM Run, the Philippines’ first open-road ultra-endurance community run, recorded more than 3.5 million steps and over 2,500 kilometers collectively covered by participants. Organized by non-profit organization FundLife, the event took place from June 14 to 15 and brought runners from Clark to Makati in support of safe, inclusive, and accessible play spaces for children in underserved areas.
