More than 12,000 centenarians nationwide have been recognized and provided with incentives under Republic Act 10868, or the Centenarians Act, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) announced on Tuesday. 
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NEW YORK—Tens of millions of older Americans will see a modest increase in benefits this January when a new cost-of-living adjustment is added to Social Security payments.
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An experimental version of Eisai Co.’s Alzheimer’s drug that might be given in patients’ homes exceeded the power of Leqembi, its approved infused formulation, in an early study that could pave the way to bolstering uptake. 
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Through its #UniteForHapag campaign, Globe’s Hapag Movement recently brought together volunteers for a supplemental feeding program for vulnerable families in Marikina City as part of its commemoration of World Food Day.
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A start-up on-demand mobile application, ICITY PH aims to attract 20,000 merchants by inviting both vendors and service providers  into its platform.
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FOR a limited time, visitors in the Philippines have the extraordinary opportunity to immerse themselves in the world of Vincent van Gogh, one of history’s most celebrated artists, thanks to LG’s participation as exhibition partner in the highly antici...

ETIQA Philippines, a staunch champion of insurance technology (insuretech), was recently feted at the Golden Arrow Awards 2023 for sound and responsible corporate governance.
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LAST week, Oppo Philippines officially launched the Oppo Find N3 Flip via an exclusive event held at The Blackbird in Makati, marking a major step forward in its flagship foldable lineup. The Oppo Find N3 Flip brings several major upgrades such as a...

FOR the holidays, there are many exciting things going on at Starbucks. They recently revamped the Starbucks Rewards program so you can become a member by completing the sign-up process on the Starbucks website or the app. After this, you’ll receive...

By the time this article goes public, there would be hundreds, if not thousands of us that took advantage of the long weekend. For the lucky ones who planned ahead, that’s a very long, nine-day weekend. Across the travel and broader hospitality industr...

THE Philippines needs to address bottlenecks in basic education, as this will be a prerequisite for the country into becoming a first-world nation by 2050.
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THE De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB) developed an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tool Usage Policy to ensure the responsible utilization and regulation of the technology’s features.
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THE philanthropic arm of Vicsal Development Corp. Vicsal Foundation Inc. (VSF), which is the parent firm of Metro Retail Stores Group Inc. (MRSGI), continues its unwavering commitment to the community by providing valuable support to financially challe...

THE Asia Pacific College (APC) and the University of Adelaide (UoA) recently signed a memorandum of understanding that will provide relevant programs for several Philippine government agencies and bureaus, which are expected to help them achieve their ...

NEW technologies enable health-care workers to provide medical care with a more progressive approach. From teleconsultation, digital record-keeping, as well as utilization of artificial intelligence and augmented reality, the current health-care setup ...

In “Nyad,” there are two feats of perseverance on display. First, there is the ceaseless determination of Diana Nyad (Annette Bening) to accomplish a marathon swim from Cuba to Florida across 103 miles of open, shark-infested waters. Then the...

Another 50 Filipinos from Israel are scheduled to return home next week, according to the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW). 
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The holiday season is upon us, and NUSTAR Resort Cebu is ready to make your festive dreams come true. Join us as we kick off the most magical time of the year with an unforgettable Tree Lighting Ceremony on October 27, 2023. This year’s theme, &#...

WITH its breathtaking sunsets, clear azure waters, and stunning powdery white beaches, it’s no wonder Boracay Island has consistently made the list of best islands in Asia or top islands in the world. But there was a time it was described a “cesspoo...

IN a nation composed of thousands of islands and characterized by a challenging topography, the Philippines has long faced a unique and pervasive problem – delivering reliable and accessible telecommunications services to all its citizens. 
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THE country’s debt payments grew 57.37 percent in the January to September period this year, according to the latest data released by the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr).
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THE ongoing crisis in the Middle East will have a muted impact on commodity prices, based on the World Bank’s latest estimates which showed the increase in commodity prices slowing despite the geopolitical disruption.
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AFTER onions, sugar and rice, the potato is now the latest food item to be hit with a price spike, according to latest data from the Department of Agriculture (DA).
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AIRCRAFT and passenger flows at the start of the long All Saints/All Souls Days (Undas) break appear to be normal with no untoward incidents reported so far.
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The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) announced that it has made available more than 100,000 military personnel to help secure this year’s Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE).
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A candidate who hires more than two poll watchers in each clustered precinct is an act of vote buying, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) clarified on the morning updates of the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE). 
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Twenty-six years after the implementation of the Indigenous Peoples’ Rights Act (IPRA) of 1997 or Republic Act 8371, Indigenous Peoples (IP) in the Philippines remain under attack, the Philippine Task Force for Indigenous Peoples Rights (TFIPR) said.
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Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benhur Abalos on Monday urged all Filipino voters to immediately report fraud and cheating incidents in polling precincts during this year’s Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (B...