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The Tzu Chi Foundation has begun construction of its first hospital in the Philippines, transforming decades of free medical missions into a permanent center for affordable, compassionate healthcare aimed at underserved communities.

Former senator Francis Tolentino returns to government as acting DOLE secretary, stepping into one of the Marcos administration’s most politically sensitive posts amid rising wage demands, inflation pressures and growing concerns over overseas Filipino workers and regional employment disparities.

The Philippines is racing to add 20 gigawatts of renewable energy capacity to meet its 2040 clean energy goals. But behind ambitious auctions and trillion-peso investments lies a deeper struggle against bureaucracy, coal dependence and global fuel shocks that continue to expose the country’s fragile energy future.

Even if Vice President Sara Duterte resigns, her impeachment trial will proceed. Prosecutors argue the Senate must still decide on perpetual disqualification, ensuring accountability and due process.