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.

The National Privacy Commission (NPC) and Globe Telecom are strengthening efforts to protect Filipino children from online privacy risks and promote responsible use of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI).