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San Miguel Foods Inc. (SMFI) has reported a significant reduction in malnutrition among children covered by its expanded mother-and-child health program, “Happy si Mommy, Malusog si Baby,” now reaching over 1,000 beneficiaries in 24 barangays nationwide.

Senator Christopher “Bong” Go expressed gratitude to the Filipino people for their support as he formally began his second term in the Senate, vowing to intensify efforts to advance pro-poor legislative measures, particularly in health, education, job cre...

Loading at your suking tindahan not only levels up convenience but also gives customers wider choices on where and how to load—whether digitally or on-ground—by tapping into a trusted and readily available retail network.

At the 27th Reader’s Digest Trusted Brands Awards, BDO Unibank reaffirmed its standing as one of the most trusted financial institutions in Asia. Jean L. Avendaño, First Vice President and Head of Cards Business Growth, accepted BDO’s 6th consecutive Plat...

Consumers can expect lower transmission rates this May 2025, following a significant reduction in both transmission wheeling rates and Ancillary Services (AS) rates for the April 2025 billing period, NCGP announced.

On May 9, Senator Christopher “Bong” Go joined thousands of supporters in the cities of Panabo and Davao for a back-to-back motorcade, urging continued support for the DuterTEN senatorial slate and reaffirming his enduring gratitude to Davao which he cons...

Senator Christopher “Bong” Go expressed his gratitude to the One Bangsamoro Movement (1BANGSA) for endorsing his candidacy for senator in the 2025 midterm elections, calling the recognition a meaningful affirmation of his long-standing support for Muslim...

CAMP LUCERO, CARMEN, NORTH COTABATO — Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) base commanders signed a Pledge of Commitment on April 30, vowing to help ensure the peaceful, orderly, and credible conduct of the midterm elections.

Around 3,800 Job Order (JO) and Contract of Service (COS) workers in the central and regional offices of the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority’s (TESDA) will now have access to the social security protection provided by the Social Secur...

Weather agency PAGASA officially declared Wednesday, April 16, 2025 as the start of the dry season. This coincides with the observance of Holy Week, where travel and outdoor activities in the country peak and, consequently, puts a number of Filipinos at r...

BDO Unibank, Inc. (BDO) recorded a net income of ₱19.7 billion in Q1 2025, vs. ₱18.5 billion for the comparable period a year ago, driven by sustained performance across its core businesses. Return on Average Common Equity (ROCE) was at 13.8% for the peri...

Senator Christopher “Bong” Go has once again secured the top spot in a pre-election survey, solidifying his position ahead of the 2025 midterm polls. In the latest senatorial preference survey conducted by Arkipelago Analytics from April 7 to 12, Senator...

With monkeypox cases having been previously detected in various parts of the Philippines—including Metro Manila, Calabarzon, Central Luzon, and Baguio City—the confirmation of two additional cases in Davao City has prompted Senator Christopher “Bong” Go t...

Higher Ancillary Service (AS) charges led to an increase in transmission charges in consumers’ April 2025 electric bill, according to NGCP.

Nicotine addiction from tobacco products remains a critical public health challenge in the Philippines. The Department of Health (DOH) is alarmed by the rising prevalence of adult tobacco and vape use, as evidenced by the 2023 National Nutrition Survey wh...

Globe is providing free roaming services to Filipinos in Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam in the wake of a destructive quake that struck the region Friday. This immediate assistance will help Filipinos in affected areas reach their loved ones and access ess...