Physicians reaffirmed on Thursday their commitment to combat the disease and have no dengue-related deaths by 2030, as they also marked the first year of the Philippine Medical Association’s (PMA) formation of the Empowering Networks to Defeat Dengue coalition. PMA president Hector Santos cited ways to ensure that there will be zero dengue deaths by

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Queen August, a 9-foot female dugong that washed ashore in Samal Island last year has become a symbol of marine conservation. Organizers will unveil the preserved marine mammal during the Founding Anniversary Celebration of the Island Garden City of Samal (Igacos) at the Municipal Hall. Her story highlights a growing call

The National Food Authority (NFA) has eased its rules for purchasing palay or unmilled rice in an effort to increase the income of farmers. The grains agency said in a statement on Thursday that it has widened the acceptable moisture content for dry palay to between 11 percent and 14 percent, compared to the previous

The Philippine National Police on Thursday welcomed a Supreme Court ruling on the admissibility of evidence not in plain view of authorities during a lawful arrest, while assuring the public that it would not be abused by law enforcers. In a decision made public on Wednesday, the high tribunal’s First Division said that items seized

This is the Daily Gospel for February 27, 2026, which is the Friday of the First week of Lent. READ MORE: Daily Gospel, February 26, 2026 Daily Gospel, February 25, 2026 Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ, according to Saint Matthew 5, 20-26. Jesus said to his disciples: “I tell you, unless your righteousness surpasses that of the