Yummie Dingding

Yummie Dingding is the Chief Photographer of the Daily Tribune, specializing in presidential coverage, national politics, and documentary photojournalism. She currently serves as secretary to the president of the Presidential Photojournalists’ Association (PPA), having previously served as the association’s president from 2024 to 2025. In 2017, she was a fellow of the KAS Media Asia Programme - Asian Center for Journalism at Ateneo de Manila University under its Diploma in Visual Journalism program. She received an Honorable Mention at the 2021 International Photography Awards for her photo story documenting COVID-19 vaccination efforts during the pandemic lockdown.

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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. officially launched PhilHealth’s “Yaman ng Kalusugan Program (YAKAP) Para Malayo sa Sakit” on 25 July 2025, at Gateway Mall in Cubao, Quezon City. The program, an expansion of the 2021 Konsulta initiative, offers enhanced access to essential primary care services, including more medicines, lab tests, and cancer screening nationwide.

The initiative aims to promote early detection and preventive care for Filipinos across all life stages. Joining the president were DOH Secretary Ted Herbosa, Special Assistant to the President Frederick Go, PhilHealth President Dr. Edwin M. Mercado, and other health and government officials.

Marcos leads launch of PhilHealth YAKAP program

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. officially launched PhilHealth’s “Yaman ng Kalusugan Program (YAKAP) Para Malayo sa Sakit” on 25 July 2025, at Gateway Mall…

25 July 20251 MIN READ

During a press briefing in Malacanang, Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs (SAPIEA) Frederick Go clarified that it is not the Philippines who will bear the cost of the tariffs imposed by the United States, but the American consumers. He explained that when tariffs are applied, the additional cost is usually passed on to the buyers. In this case, it will be the consumers in the U.S. who will pay more, not Filipino exporters. He also emphasized that the reduction of tariffs to 19% is a significant development for the Philippines. This rate is now the second lowest in Southeast Asia. According to Go, this makes the country more attractive to foreign investors. It could encourage them to set up operations here and export their products globally.

Go: U.S. consumers, not Filipinos, to bear tariff costs

24 July 20253 MIN READ

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. helps an elderly evacuee carry a relief kit from DSWD during his visit at Maly Elementary School in San Mateo, Rizal, on Thursday, July 24, 2025. PHOTO BY YUMMIE DINGDING / PPA POOL

Marcos visits Rizal evacuees after U.S. trip

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. visited Maly Elementary School in San Mateo, Rizal, on Thursday, 24 July 2025, to oversee relief distribution for 546…

24 July 20251 MIN READ

Nearly 989 families, or about 3,732 individuals, are currently sheltering at Diosdado Macapagal Elementary School in Barangay Tatalon, Quezon City, as Typhoon Crising continues to batter Metro Manila with heavy rains and gusty winds. The intensified southwest monsoon has triggered widespread flooding, leading to the declaration of a state of calamity in the city. Evacuees face cramped, damp conditions and health concerns, while local government units rush to deliver food, water, and hygiene kits. PAGASA has warned of ongoing rain, thunderstorms, flash floods, and landslides as Crising slowly moves across Northern Luzon.

Crising, habagat trigger mass evacuation in QC

23 July 20253 MIN READ

Waterworld Manila

Waterworld Manila

Commuters go about their day in Manila despite the unrelenting downpour.

22 July 20251 MIN READ

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. departed Sunday for a three-day official visit to the United States, where he is scheduled to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump on July 20 to discuss economic, defense and security cooperation.

Marcos departs for US visit

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. departed Sunday for a three-day official visit to the United States, where he is scheduled to meet with U.S. President Donald…

20 July 20251 MIN READ

BDO President Mario Deriquito received awards on behalf of BDO Unibank and BDO Foundation, which were recognized as two of the 2025 Outstanding BSP Stakeholders. The awards were presented during a ceremony at the BSP Manila on 18 July 2025.

BDO Unibank and BDO Foundation recognized as outstanding BSP stakeholders

18 July 20253 MIN READ

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. presided over the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Mid-Year Command Conference 2025 on Thursday, 17 July, at Tejeros Hall in Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City. The high-level meeting tackled key strategic issues and reviewed the military’s operational accomplishments. Among those in attendance were AFP Chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. and Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. Capping off the event, AFP personnel performed “Kanluran,” a stirring anthem that has become a rallying cry for Filipino patriotism and vigilance. The song, which pays tribute to the West Philippine Sea, calls on citizens to stand as stewards of the nation's maritime sovereignty. President Marcos has repeatedly underscored the importance of national unity and defense readiness in safeguarding Philippine territory.

Marcos attends AFP Mid-Year Command Conference 2025

17 July 20253 MIN READ

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. inspects the Camp Aguinaldo Station of the Metro Manila Subway Project (MMSP) on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, in Quezon City.

Marcos announced that once completed, the MMSP is expected to reduce travel time from Valenzuela to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) from two hours to just 40 minutes.
The event marks the launch of the first Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) for Contract Package 103, which will bore toward Ortigas Station. Despite notable progress, having already advanced 281.74 meters, the project continues to face challenges with subterranean right-of-way acquisition involving 69 private land parcels under Corinthian Properties. This critical tunnel segment, spanning approximately 850 meters, is expected to reach Corinthian Properties by the fourth quarter of 2025.

President Marcos expressed optimism that the Valenzuela leg can be inaugurated by 2028, praising the "impressive" ongoing construction. He urged all agencies to fast-track the project, highlighting it as a significant engineering milestone that demonstrates the Philippines' capacity to undertake major public transport infrastructure in collaboration with international partners.

Joining the President were DOTr Secretary Vivencio B. Dizon, PCO Secretary Dave Gomez, and DND Secretary Gilberto Teodoro.

Marcos inspects Metro Manila Subway Project

16 July 20253 MIN READ

Newly appointed Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Secretary Dave Gomez visited the PCO and met with members of the Malacañang Press Corps following his oath-taking on 11 July 2025.

New PCO Secretary Dave Gomez faces the press

Newly appointed Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Secretary Dave Gomez visited the PCO and met with members of the Malacañang Press Corps following his…

11 July 20251 MIN READ