Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Monday welcomed Malacañang’s appointment of a new Health Secretary, saying the Palace’s action helps resolve the leadership issues that have recently hounded the Department of Health (DOH) and threatened to disrupt the implementation of Universal Health Care (UHC). Escudero said the decision provides “much‑needed clarity and stability” for the agency,…
Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero has proposed a nationwide ban on gambling-related advertisements and sponsorships to curb excessive and irresponsible gambling behavior while protecting minors and other vulnerable groups. Escudero said the measure mirrors the country’s earlier approach to the tobacco industry under Republic Act 9211, or the Tobacco Regulation Act of 2003, which imposed sweeping…
In Photo: Participants take off from the starting line at PRU RUN DVO 2026, as 1,300 runners gathered at Davao Global Township to celebrate health, movement, and community. Organized with Pru Life UK as the main sponsor, the event underscores the company’s commitment to empowering Filipinos to lead healthier, more protected and active lives as…
DAVAO CITY — The mWell team recently visited Davao City to meet with Smart Communications and 8telcom, conduct store visits, and train retail teams ahead of the rollout of mWell wearables in select 8telcom outlets. The initiative aims to expand access to digital health solutions in Mindanao. The mWell Watch and mWell Ring are smart…
Photo: PNOC Singapore, 24 June 2026 — The Sustainable Energy Association of Singapore (SEAS) has signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with the Philippine National Oil Company (PNOC) and the Alliance for Renewable Electrification (ARE), marking a significant step in strengthening regional and international collaboration in support of clean energy development, business engagement, and market…
New long-term forecasting service helps investors navigate curtailment, congestion and nodal price volatility. MANILA (AURORA ENERGY RESEARCH): 23 June 2026— Aurora Energy Research today announced the launch of its Philippines Nodal Market Forecast, the first bankable, nodal-level price forecast available to investors, lenders, developers, and traders active in the Philippines power market. This subscription service…
Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero is eyeing a measure that will transfer several regulatory functions of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to other government agencies to make government approval processes more efficient and business compliance easier. According to Escudero, FDA’s mandate is so broad that its functions have led to overlaps and delays, and as…
JUNE 03, 2026 The current impasse in the Senate is untenable and unacceptable. When political divisions become too extreme and obstruct our mandate, we must all have the courage to pause, gain perspective, reflect, consider and realize that we should put the Senate, as the institution that we serve, above ourselves. This is not a…
By Ivy Tejano DAVAO CITY – China Bank Savings reported continued growth in the first quarter of 2026, posting a net income of P632.2 million, an 11.5% increase from the same period last year, driven by stronger performance across its core banking businesses. The CBS noted that its net interest income rose 20.4% year-on-year to…
Davao City – Creativity, style, and youthful confidence took center stage on May 30, 2026, as Designer Pau Garcia unveiled Fashion Catalogues 2026 at the elegant La Herencia Estancia. The highly anticipated fashion showcase gathered families, fashion enthusiasts, community leaders, and supporters for an evening dedicated to celebrating young talent through fashion. The event featured…
