June 6, 2025

HIV Cases Surge Among Filipino Youth By Wilma N. Yamzon –    TheNationweek.com June 6, 2025 MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) has officially classified HIV as a national public health emergency, citing a dramatic 500 percent increase in cases among youth aged 15 to 25. Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa underscored the necessity…

Peso Appreciation Affects OFW Remittances By Bing Jabadan TheNationweek.comJune 6, 2025 MANILA, Philippines — The strengthening of the Philippine peso against the US dollar has significant repercussions for about four million families of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) worldwide, as their remittances have diminished in value. Currently, OFW families are experiencing a loss of approximately ₱1,760 for…