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‘Build Better More

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  1. ADB’s JPY119.745 billion financial agreement with the Department of Finance on 2 October 2026, and supplemented by a P11.8 billion parallel co-financing loan from the Japan International Cooperation will fund the government’s Build Universal Health Care Program-Subprogram 3. The Program includes an expansion of PhilHealth benefits and the Department of Health’s community health initiatives.

    ADB provides P48 billion health financing

    Finance Secretary Frederick Go signed the financial agreement with ADB in support of the government’s Build Universal Health Care Program–Subprogram 3; the…

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  5. The Port of Lucena is Southern Luzon's primary roll-on/roll-off gateway, connecting mainland Luzon to Marinduque and neighboring island provinces. In 2023, it handled over 1.08 million passengers, 220,982 vehicles, 131,811 metric tons of cargo, and 5,968 vessel calls. The port’s new passenger terminal building features a fully air-conditioned waiting area that can accommodate 1,000 passengers, automated ticketing counters, modern restrooms, upgraded passenger amenities, enhanced ventilation system and solar panels to support energy-efficient and sustainable port operations.

    Gateways matter

    Our airport is the first thing a returning OFW sees after working abroad for many years; it is also the first thing dignitaries see when they come to our…

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  9. Progress, promises and political reset

    Progress, promises and political reset

    Agriculture and food security may receive a renewed push, following criticisms that the sector remains stagnant despite increased budgets.

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  10. Department of Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon.

    Results-oriented DoTr facilitates mobility

    Dizon has prioritized several critical areas in his short tenure, focusing on infrastructure development, public transport improvements and operational…

    3 MIN READ

  13. PCC raises M&A probe trigger amid growth

    PCC raises M&A probe trigger amid growth

    The antitrust authority adjusts M&A notification thresholds annually based on the previous year’s nominal gross domestic product growth.

    3 MIN READ

  14. Chito Lozada

    Liberation Day not all sunny

    According to an analyst, the heavy reliance on infrastructure as a growth catalyst is a double-edged sword.

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