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Despite recent strides in expanding the country’s health insurance coverage, many Filipinos still face significant obstacles in accessing high-quality and affordable healthcare. A new report from the World Bank highlights the persistent challenges of ...

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IN today’s fast-paced and urbanized world, the value of green spaces cannot be overstated. Parks and open areas provide more than just a breath of fresh air in bustling cities—they contribute to the overall well-being of residents, help fight environm...

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Local suppliers grappled with a shortage of rubber three years ago, when they were forced to shell out more money to fill up their requirements. The global shortage caused Philippine companies to pay 40 to 50 percent more for their rubber needs in 202...

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Shipowners from Greece to Singapore expect business to flourish, at least in the next few years, despite disruptions that could pose threats to their operations. Bloomberg reported that shipowners are bracing for prolonged earnings amid geopolitical c...

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The country’s recent employment data has sparked both optimism and concern among citizens. While the numbers indicate some improvement, it is clear that the pace of job creation is falling short of expectations. Despite the modest increase in the numb...

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Connectivity, or the lack thereof, has been a persistent issue in the Philippines for decades. As we mark 30 years since the country first connected to the Internet, it is disheartening to note that inadequate connectivity still plagues a significant ...

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The latest data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reveals a concerning trend: over a million women left the workforce in January. This significant decline in female labor force participation should serve as a wake-up call for policymakers...

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Climate change and food insecurity are intertwined challenges that have far-reaching implications for global peace and security. The consequences of climate change, such as rising temperatures, extreme weather events, and changing rainfall patterns, d...

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The recent revelations by American analysts from a Washington-based think tank regarding China’s alleged destruction of coral reefs in the South China Sea (SCS) are deeply concerning. According to satellite data and accounts from fishermen and the Phi...

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The call to separate Mindanao from the rest of the Philippines is not a new issue. It has been a topic of debate and discussion for many years, fueled by various factors such as historical grievances, cultural differences, and economic disparities. Ho...

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The latest estimates released by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), ahead of World Cancer Day on February 4, paint a grim picture of the global burden of cancer. The numbers are startling: 20 million new cancer cases and 9.7 milli...

The World Health Organization (WHO), the leading international body responsible for public health, on Monday launched an appeal for $1.5 billion to protect the health of the most vulnerable populations in 41 emergencies around the globe. The appeal co...

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German companies operating in the Philippines have the highest optimism in terms of business and hiring outlook for 2024 compared to their peers in other Southeast Asian countries, according to the German-Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (G...

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The World Health Organization (WHO) on Thursday issued a call to action on e-cigarettes, stressing that urgent and strong decisions to prevent uptake of these products, which are harmful to health, should be taken to protect children as well as non-sm...

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The first quarter of any given year is traditionally a slow period for stores in the Philippines. Demand for foodstuff and other consumer items usually tapers off by this time after the buying frenzy during the Christmas holidays. Because of this, the...