Education, Health & Science
InLife moves to close Filipinos’ healthcare gap
Rising medical costs are putting more Filipinos at risk of a healthcare funding crunch, prompting Insular Life Assurance Co. Ltd. (InLife) to expand its health insurance offering for families seeking broader financial protection.
Citizen science turns Pasig River plastic into data
The Pasig River has long been a poster child for Metro Manila’s plastic problem. Now, scientists are asking residents to become part of the solution, one wrapper, bottle, and sachet at a time.
PCCI seeks aligned general education curriculum for better workforce fit
The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry Human Resources Development Foundation gathered educators, industry leaders, and policymakers to review the proposed General Education curriculum overhaul.
EUR200M program expands food aid to 750,000 families
The government is set to expand food and nutrition assistance to about 750,000 low-income households through a EUR200-million financing facility for the Reducing Food Insecurity and Undernutrition with Electronic Vouchers (REFUEL) Project.
Climate-ready rice fights floods, salt threats
Rice has long been a symbol of resilience on the Filipino plate. Now, scientists are working to make the grain itself more resilient in the field.
