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Marcos says Philippines hits 80% in universal healthcare rollout

President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. announced Tuesday that the Philippines is nearing its goal of achieving full implementation of its universal healthcare goal during his...

Scramble for survivors after Afghan earthquake kills more than 900

Jalalabad, Afghanistan—Rescuers desperately searched Tuesday for survivors in the rubble of homes flattened by an earthquake that struck eastern Afghanistan, killing more than 900 people. The...

Iloilo seeks scientific probe as flood control projects blamed for worsening disaster

ILOILO CITY — The local government has turned to experts after mounting complaints that ongoing flood control projects of the Department of Public Works...

Suicide behind one in every 100 deaths—WHO

Trigger warning: This story talks about suicide as a global public health concern. If you are someone struggling with mental health issues, please have...

MMDA to probe if personnel were playing online games during work hours

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is investigating two of its personnel who were seen in a viral video playing online games inside a...

Hontiveros hits DBCC for allowing critical funds to be slashed

Sen. Risa Hontiveros on Tuesday challenged the Development Budget Coordination Committee (DBCC) to take stronger accountability in shaping and safeguarding the national budget for...

Venice university launches course on Philippine languages, culture

The Consulate General of the Philippines in Milan and Ca’ Foscari University of Venice established a new Philippine studies program through the signing of...

Taal Volcano eruption unlikely despite increased gas emission

The public is advised to take precaution against possible volcanic smog (vog) formation from the Taal Volcano in Batangas. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and...

‘Vibe hacking’ puts chatbots to work for cybercriminals

Paris, France—The potential abuse of consumer AI tools is raising concerns, with budding cybercriminals apparently able to trick coding chatbots into giving them a leg-up...

Escudero urges Palace to draft ‘negative list’ for 2026 budget projects

Senate President Francis Escudero on Tuesday urged Malacañang to craft a “negative list” of infrastructure projects that should be barred from the 2026 national...

Flood control scam traced back to Duterte-era questionable insertions 

The flood control scam now hogging the public limelight did not appear out of thin air, but can be traced back to questionable budget...

Marcos mum on Magalong role in independent commission

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. on Tuesday declined to confirm whether Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong will be part of a new independent commission...

New shipyard revives PH shipbuilding industry

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday inaugurated the HD Hyundai Shipyard in Subic, calling it a milestone in reviving the country’s shipbuilding industry and...

20 people missing after deadly Indonesia protests

Jakarta, Indonesia—At least 20 people were missing after violent protests sparked in Indonesia by lavish perks for lawmakers that have come to include anger...
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