Seven Filipino workers were injured in attacks across Saudi Arabia, with three in critical condition, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) confirmed Monday, October 19.

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.

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is improving connectivity to Siargao Island through an expanded airport passenger terminal and upgraded port facilities, aiming to accommodate growing tourism demand and provide travelers with better air and sea transport options.