Education

Infra, education key to realize PH growth potential

MANILA -- Accelerating investment in education and infrastructure could boost the Philippines' economic growth and realize its full potential. Edwin Bautista, president and chief executive officer at UnionBank of the Philippines, cited...

Philrice promotes climate change-ready rice varieties

SCIENCE CITY OF MUNOZ, Nueva Ecija -- The Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) is promoting rice varieties that can help reduce agricultural damages due to climate change. Dr. Roel R. Suralta, head...

More focused interventions vs malnutrition sought

GENERAL SANTOS CITY -- The National Nutrition Council (NNC) in Region 12 is pushing for the implementation of more focused nutrition interventions next year as it moves to ease cases of...

S. Cotabato reviews strategy vs rabies

GENERAL SANTOS CITY -- The provincial government of South Cotabato has launched a review of its program and strategy against the deadly rabies virus in a bid to effectively address the...

Leyte school to curb dropout through bicycle

SANTA FE, Leyte -- Giving out bicycles is being eyed to control the dropout crisis in one of the secondary schools in this sleepy town. The management of Santa Fe National High...

PhilHealth premium increase set in January 2018

ZAMBOANGA CITY -- The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) is set to increase its monthly premium starting January 2018 in an effort to boost the agency's health programs. Bryan Jabay, PhilHealth regional...

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