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.

UNIQLO Philippines will reopen its SM City General Santos store on October 15, combining its return to regular retail operations with continued disaster recovery and education initiatives following the June 2026 earthquake.

The Social Security System’s (SSS) benefit payments grew nearly three times faster than contribution collections in the first half of 2026, narrowing the gap between the pension fund’s inflows and payouts and highlighting the importance of sustaining its financial position.