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Selective, self-serving

September 12, 2025

The Marcos Jr’s administration seeming crackdown on corruption is not real if it is selective.

Ang’s SMC to rake in billions from nearly doubled traveler fees

August 25, 2025

Under the NAIA PPP, SMC can propose additional fee increases in the coming years, turning this vital public service into a milking cow for the private consortium.

Slowest inflation, but prices higher than during peak inflation under Marcos

August 19, 2025

NEWS ANALYSIS

The less-than-1% inflation indicates slower price hikes but does not mean that prices in general went down.

Where are the hospitals with Zero Balance Billing?

August 13, 2025

PhilHealth’s No Balance or Zero Balance Billing program is available in only 78 Department of Health hospitals and 4 GOCC hospitals nationwide, with five still under development. But only patients in basic accommodation or ward sections can avail of this benefit. Despite this program, the government has failed to substantially decrease the share of out-of-pocket […]