One Visit, Two IDs: PhilHealth and PSA Integrate Services for Easier Registration

ZAMBOANGA CITY – Residents of the Zamboanga Peninsula can look forward to more convenient government services as PhilHealth Regional Office IX works toward the rollout of a one-stop registration service with the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), allowing qualified individuals to register with PhilHealth and apply for their PhilSys National ID in a single visit to participating PhilHealth Local Health Insurance Offices (LHIOs).

Edukasyon Para sa Lahat: New Legislation Targets Infrastructure and Teacher Deployment for Isolated Schools

QUEZON CITY - A significant legislative push is underway to bridge the educational divide in the Philippines with the introduction of the Last Mile Schools Act, formally filed as House Bill 18. This measure aims to institutionalize government support specifically for Last Mile Schools, which are educational institutions situated in the most remote, isolated, and underserved areas of the country. These schools, which frequently serve Indigenous Peoples communities, have historically faced systemic challenges that have significantly hindered the consistent delivery of quality education.

Former Speaker ready to face any Ombudsman complaint; lawyer said no evidence against Romualdez

FORMER Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez is ready to face any complaint the Office of the Ombudsman may file against him in connection with the flood control scam, his legal counsel, Ade Fajardo, said Sunday.

More Than Just Gigs: New Bill Guarantees Hazard Pay and Night Benefits for 1.5M Freelancers

QUEZON CITY - A landmark legislative measure is currently being pushed in the House of Representatives, aiming to provide comprehensive legal protection, fair wages, and benefits like hazard pay and night shift differential for approximately 1.5 million Filipino freelance workers nationwide.

HONOR X7e Brings All-Day Battery Life for as low as Php 9,999!

The newest budget-friendly smartphone takes center stage with exclusive deals, and overwhelming support from Filipino fans

LEADING global AI devices provider HONOR Philippines officially unveiled the highly anticipated HONOR X7e in a vibrant launch event to celebrate the arrival of the brand's newest value-packed smartphone. Available exclusively online, HONOR X7e was introduced at Php 14,999 but you can get it for as low as Php 9,999 on Shopee, Lazada, or TikTok Shop.

Manulife China Bank Life Expands Access to Cancer Care Solutions by Offering Guardant Health’s Shield™ Multi-Cancer Detection Blood Test to Eligible Customers

• ManulifeMOVE Cancer Care expands access to innovative cancer care solutions, helping customers take a more proactive approach to cancer prevention, detection, treatment, and recovery.
• With cancer remaining one of the Philippines’ top causes of death and a major barrier to longevity, the program supports Manulife’s commitment to helping customers live longer, healthier, and more financially secure lives.
• Manulife is the first insurer in Asia to offer the Shield™ multi-cancer detection (MCD) test in Hong Kong, Singapore, and the Philippines, helping customers take a more proactive approach to cancer detection and care through a single blood draw that screens for 10 common cancers.

Manulife Philippines Appoints Erwin Go as Chief Corporate Solutions and Alternative Distribution Officer

Go joins the insurer’s executive committee, reinforcing Manulife’s focus on expanding corporate solutions and multi-channel growth

MANULIFE Philippines, the local arm of leading international financial services provider Manulife, has appointed Erwin Go as Chief Corporate Solutions and Alternative Distribution Officer. In this role, he joins the company’s executive committee.

A vulnerable former DPWH Secretary, Manuel Bonoan, possibly being pressured in Flood Probe - Romualdez Camp

FORMER Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Sec. Manuel Bonoan might be pressured to implicate former Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez in the Ombudsman’s flood scam investigation.

Atty. Ade Fajardo and Former DPWH secretary Manuel Bonoan.

BingoPlus turns up festive vibe as Mid-year Mega Grand Carnival set for launch

THE CARNIVAL is back in town and don’t dare miss it while it’s here, as BingoPlus drives into the second half of 2026 with the exciting Midyear Mega Grand Carnival, set for a limited rollout this July 15 to 23.

SAMA Philippines Gives Local SMEs a Gateway to Regional Growth in SEA

THE STRATEGIC Asia Marketing Alliance (SAMA), a network of independent marketing agencies across Southeast Asia, has launched its Philippine chapter, giving homegrown and mid-size Filipino brands an accessible way to expand across the region without taking on network agency overhead or navigating each new market alone.