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PhilHealth hikes hemodialysis package rate to P6,350 per session
September 11, 2024, 9:24 pm Updated on September 12, 2024, 5:28 am
MANILA – The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) has increased the package rate for hemodialysis from from PHP4,000 to PHP6,350 per session. In a statement on Wednesday, the Department of Health (DOH) said the PhilHealth Board en banc approved the new rate of PHP6,350 per… Read More
House OKs bill strengthening PH coast guard
September 11, 2024, 8:08 pm
MANILA – The House of Representatives on Wednesday approved on second reading a measure seeking to strengthen the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) in ensuring maritime safety, maritime security, and marine environmental protection. During the plenary session, the chamber passed through voice voting… Read More
P21.6-M Isabela road project to boost agricultural growth - DAR
September 11, 2024, 7:35 pm
MANILA – The PHP21.6 Million worth of farm-to-market road turned over by the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) to Isabela rice farmers is expected to promote growth in the agricultural sector in the province. In a press release on Wednesday, DAR said the newly rehabilitated farm-to-market… Read More
Focus on ‘foundational skills’ to improve PISA performance – WB
September 11, 2024, 7:29 pm
MANILA – World Bank (WB) education specialists have outlined a range of support measures needed to improve the Philippines’ performance in International Large-Scale Assessments (ILSAs) beginning with foundational skills. During the ILSAs Online Symposium on Sept. 9, the WB experts said that to… Read More
Remulla: BI should have custody of Guo
September 11, 2024, 6:49 pm
MANILA – Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla on Wednesday said dismissed Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo should be placed under the custody of the Bureau of Immigration (BI) once all pending cases against her have been resolved. "To be fair, actually, kung meron talaga dapat magde-detain kay… Read More
Senators believe OVP deserves 'sufficient' budget
September 11, 2024, 6:25 pm
MANILA – Senate Minority Leader Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III and Senator Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa believe that the Office of the Vice President (OVP) deserves to have the budget it needs next year. In a Viber message to reporters on Wednesday, Pimentel said the OVP should be given "sufficient… Read More
Majority of cable thefts happening in Greater Manila Area: Globe
September 11, 2024, 6:12 pm
MANILA – Telecommunications firm Globe on Wednesday reported that a significant chunk of all cable thefts in the country occurred in the Greater Manila Area (GMA) in the first half of 2024, followed by the Visayas and Southern Luzon. In a report on Wednesday, the telecommunications giant said… Read More
Candidacy filing for BARMM polls reset to November
September 11, 2024, 5:54 pm
MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has moved the period for the filing of certificates of candidacy for next year's Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) parliamentary elections. In Comelec Resolution No. 11051 released Wednesday, the Commission en banc ruled to… Read More
CSC: HR systems modernization implemented by 2029
September 11, 2024, 5:23 pm
MANILA - The Civil Service Commission (CSC) is set to modernize the human resource (HR) management systems of the national government starting 2025 following the National Economic and Development Authority’s approval of PHP3.8 billion budget for the project. In a Malacañang Insider interview… Read More
DA Chief eyes expanded ASF gov’t-controlled vaccination by Oct
September 11, 2024, 4:44 pm
MANILA – Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. on Wednesday expressed plans to expand the government-controlled vaccination against African swine fever (ASF) in Visayas and Mindanao in October. “Iyong (The) procurement process for the 150,000 (doses), it should be awarded in, by,… Read More
Senate Finance panel looking into alleged breach of PSA-BSP pact
September 11, 2024, 4:41 pm
MANILA – Senate Committee on Finance Chairperson Senator Grace Poe on Wednesday requested the Commission on Audit (COA) to submit its findings on the alleged breach of agreement between the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) and the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) on the printing of… Read More
LTFRB eyes sanctions vs. Grab in robbery, rape case
September 11, 2024, 4:39 pm Updated on September 11, 2024, 7:42 pm
MANILA – The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has launched an investigation into the alleged robbery and sexual assault against a Vietnamese national and is eyeing sanctions against transport network vehicle service (TNVS) company Grab Philippines. In a statement on… Read More
DSWD-issued guarantee letters accepted in select pharmacies
September 11, 2024, 4:02 pm
MANILA – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Wednesday said the guarantee letters it issued can now be used by its clients in need of assistance in buying medicines in select pharmacies in the country. “Under the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS)… Read More
Tansingco thanks PBBM for 2-year stint as BI chief
September 11, 2024, 3:49 pm
MANILA – Outgoing Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Norman Tansingco thanked President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. for the opportunity to head the bureau for two years. “Allow me then to express my gratitude to His Excellency Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos, Jr., President of the Republic, for… Read More
Oil siphoning from MTKR Terranova to end Sept. 13
September 11, 2024, 3:45 pm
MANILA – Oil siphoning from the sunken tanker MTKR Terranova in Bataan is expected to conclude by Friday at the earliest after the collection of around 1.4 million liters of oily waste from the ship’s hold. In a situation update on Wednesday, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said 61,153 liters… Read More
PNP documenting more complaints vs. Quiboloy
September 11, 2024, 3:30 pm
MANILA – The Philippine National Police (PNP) said Wednesday it is documenting more complaints against Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) leader Apollo Quiboloy. “During the stay ng PNP doon ay may mga lumapit para magsalita at sinasabing sila rin daw diumano ay naging biktima po (During the PNP… Read More
40% of Chinese financing in PH tied up with at least 1 ESG risk: study
September 11, 2024, 3:18 pm
MANILA – About 40 percent of the Philippines’ development finance from China is associated with at least one type of ESG (economic, social, and governance) risk, results of a study show. The findings were presented during a media briefing on Wednesday by US-based research firm AidData, which… Read More
Marcos gives P157-M aid to Ilocos Norte agri-fishery beneficiaries
September 11, 2024, 3:09 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday led the distribution of assistance amounting to PHP157.95 million to farmers, fisherfolk, and livestock raisers at the Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU) in Batac City, Ilocos Norte. During the ceremonial distribution of assistance,… Read More
3 nabbed over 'sangla-tira' scam in Muntinlupa
September 11, 2024, 2:48 pm
MANILA – Operatives of the Southern Police District (SPD) have arrested three suspects allegedly responsible for a PHP10 million estafa scheme known as 'sangla-tira' in Muntinlupa City. In a report on Wednesday, SPD chief Brig. Gen. Leon Victor Rosete identified the suspects as alias 'Alec', 28,… Read More
PBBM hails dad’s depth of service, sacrifices for Filipinos
September 11, 2024, 2:43 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday paid tribute to the depth of service and sacrifices his father and namesake, the late former President Ferdinand Marcos Sr., did for the Filipino people. The President led the commemoration of "Marcos Day” in his home province of Ilocos… Read More
