Education, Health & Science
Swiss dental giant expands Batangas facility
The Philippines is strengthening its credentials as a hub for high-value manufacturing after Swiss dental technology firm Ivoclar Vivadent expanded its local operations with a new production facility in Batangas, signaling continued foreign investor confidence in the country’s skilled workforce and industrial base.
FDA digitized food registration, cuts red tape
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is stepping up its digital overhaul with a new online registration platform for processed food products, a move aimed at reducing paperwork, speeding up approvals, and strengthening regulatory oversight across the food sector.
Concrete jungle gets a bamboo reality check
Bamboo has long enjoyed a near-mythical reputation in construction circles.
mWell tackles mental health stigma and barriers in the Philippines
Many Filipinos hide deep struggles behind a happy facade, held back by long-standing stigma.
Universal healthcare needs more than PhilHealth alone
Universal healthcare in the Philippines may be gaining momentum through expanded PhilHealth benefits, but healthcare leaders say the path to affordable care extends far beyond the state insurer’s coverage packages.
