1.6M Patients Benefit from Zero Balance Billing Program

The Department of Health reveals the Zero Balance Billing program has assisted 1.6 million patients with PHP95 billion in hospital bills from July 2025 to January 2026, with plans to expand coverage to middle-class workers.

LTO 7 Bans Teens for Life After Dangerous Road Stunts

The Land Transportation Office 7 has moved to permanently ban four teenagers from ever obtaining driver's licenses after they were caught racing and performing stunts on Cordova Centennial Road. Motorcycle owners also face severe penalties.

Toledo City Mourns as 12-Year-Old Girl Found Dead in Forest

A community in Toledo City, Cebu, is grieving after the body of 12-year-old Crystal Joy Lagaras Abarquez was discovered in a forested area, ending an eight-day search. Authorities have arrested a family member as the investigation continues.

Yardstick Coffee Drops to 34th in World's Best Ranking

Yardstick Coffee in Makati is the only Philippine entry in the 2026 World's 100 Best Coffee Shops list, falling to No. 34 from No. 18 last year. The ranking evaluates coffee quality, service, innovation, and sustainability.

Bataan Launches First Hybrid Electric Bus Service

Bataan introduces the Philippines' first hybrid electrified bus service in partnership with Genesis Transport, offering eco-friendly travel between the province and Metro Manila via the Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange.

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