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VAT exemption of 21 medicines for cancer, diabetes, hypertension, kidney disease, mental illness, and tuberculosis aims to make essential medicines more affordable for Filipinos.

DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian advocates for an enhanced support system for Families and Individuals in Street Situations, urging key government agencies to provide a more comprehensive package of services and interventions.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. returns from his successful state visit to Vietnam with promising news.

Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman assures the proper utilization of the PHP5.678 trillion national budget for 2024 under the Marcos administration, aiming to drive economic transformation in the Philippines.

Vietnamese top leaders commend President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. for his outstanding economic performance, as reported by Malacañang on Wednesday.

The House of Representatives adopts a resolution urging the Department of Education to incorporate foreign language studies, beyond English, into the K–12 Basic Education program.

Deputy Majority Leader Erwin Tulfo urges the removal of purchase booklets as a prerequisite for the elderly to avail of a 20 percent discount on medicines and groceries.

The Department of Agriculture announces a historic palay production of 20.06 million metric tons in 2023, marking the highest yield ever recorded in the country’s agricultural history.

The Philippine Textile Research Institute, under the Department of Science and Technology, unveils three impactful programs aimed at fortifying and advancing the textile industry.

The Iloilo 2024 Dinagyang Festival promises extensive benefits, not just for the city but for the entire province.