Education, Health & Science

St. Luke’s Medical Center–Global City has successfully performed its first native balloon-expandable Edwards SAPIEN 3 heart valve implantation, expanding minimally invasive treatment options for Filipino patients with severe heart valve disease.

Novo Nordisk and UNICEF have announced a four-year expansion of their global partnership, committing USD 18 million from 2026 to 2030 to prevent childhood overweight and obesity and support a healthier start in life for over 80 million children worldwide.

Schools are being plugged into the country’s Unified 911 emergency system, allowing reports of campus violence and security threats to reach the Department of Education (DepEd) and police simultaneously as the government moves to speed up responses to school emergencies.

Puerto Princesa City is positioning itself for sustained economic growth through major tourism, hospitality and property developments, as investors explore opportunities in Palawan’s expanding visitor economy.

Philippine healthcare experts are advocating earlier detection, individualized treatment and digital monitoring to help reduce cardiovascular complications, including heart attacks and stroke, as the country confronts persistent hypertension risks.