Former House Speaker Jose de Venecia Jr., a veteran lawmaker who emerged as a key power broker in Philippine politics after the 1986 EDSA uprising, has died. He was 89. Dagupan City Mayor Belen Fernandez announced de Venecia’s death in a statement posted on social media on Tuesday, describing him as “a five-time Speaker of the House, a statesman of national stature,…
Most of us have probably experienced some form of heartbreak before. Heartbreak can take many forms, whether from a failed relationship, the death of a loved one, or losing a job. The feeling of heartbreak can lead to intense emotions such as sadness and grief, which can sometimes make a person feel physically sick. Cardiologist Dr. Marc Gillinov said on the medical…
Drinking a few cups of caffeinated coffee or tea every day may help in a small way to preserve brain power and prevent dementia, researchers reported on Monday. People with the highest daily intake of caffeinated coffee had an 18% lower risk of developing dementia compared to those with the lowest such intake, according to a study based on responses to questionnaires…
The Department of Education (DepEd) will roll out a significantly expanded School-Based Feeding Program in 2026, backed by a ₱25.7-billion allocation aimed at tackling malnutrition, improving attendance, and supporting vulnerable learners nationwide. In an interview on DZRH News program Special on Saturday, Education Assistant Secretary Roger Masapol said the increase—from ₱11.7 billion in 2025—reflects a policy shift that prioritizes early nutrition coverage.…
With the perceived ouster of career health officials, Malacañang now stands accused of putting institutional stability and expert leadership at risk for political convenience. The uproar follows the exit of Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Singh-Vergeire and other veteran DOH officials in what appears to be a politically motivated shake-up. About 55 professional medical groups signed a joint statement expressing concerns of what…
The Laguna Lake is fast deteriorating into the country’s “biggest septic tank,” Biñan City Rep. Walfredo “Arman” Dimaguila Jr. warned on Saturday, August 2. In an interview on DZRH News’ Special on Saturday, Rep. Dimaguila urged the Marcos Jr. administration to take urgent and science-based action to rehabilitate the vital water body affecting millions across Southern Luzon and Metro Manila. “Magkakaroon na…
EDITORIAL: The abuse of class suspensions has gone too far
When did we become a country so quick to suspend classes at the faintest hint of inconvenience? Local officials today seem to wield the power to cancel school like a social media stunt, a button pressed for applause, hearts, and fleeting praise from students who will forget about it by the next viral meme. No leader wins respect by gambling with education.…