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‘DOH has P40 billion excess funds that can fund senior health care’
As the House of Representatives tries to find ways to improve the measly allocation for the health care of senior citizens, it turns out that the Department of Health has “excess funds” to support such a program......»»
Janella natakot nang ma-ICU ang anak, kaya kinansela muna ang concert
NAG-ALALA nang bonggang-bongga bilang ina si Janella Salvador nang maospital ang anak na si Jude dahil sa pneumonia. Kuwento ng direktor at manager ng Kapamilya actress-singer na si Manny Valera, na-ICU (intensive care unit) kamakailan ang anak nina Janella at Markus Paterson. Nakachikahan namin at ng ilang piling members ng showbiz press si Direk Manny.....»»
Continue serving with care, compassion, PBBM tells DSWD
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. emphasized the importance of serving the public with care and compassion during the Department of Social Welfare and Development's (DSWD) 73rd anniversary celebration. He commended the DSWD for its continuous efforts in providing aid to disaster victims and the disadvantaged sectors. President Marcos urged the DSWD to treat the poor and vulnerable with kindness and empathy, highlighting the agency's role in uplifting communities. He also noted the significant increase in the agency's budget, particularly for programs such as Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), senior pension, food catering operations, and the food stamps program. President Marcos emphasized that the DSWD's programs are designed to offer a hand up rather than a handout, aiming to empower individuals and families to improve their circumstances. He underscored the government's commitment to dignified giving and support for those in need, emphasizing the agency's role in providing assistance while promoting self-sufficiency......»»
Man shots dead his wife and then himself in Batangas
LUCENA CITY – A man gunned down his wife, then killed himself on Saturday, April 6, in Cuenca town in Batangas. The Region 4A police said in a report Sunday, April 7, that at around 7 a.m., one alias “Candido” and his wife, Elsa Mendaña, alighted from their owner-type jeep in Barangay Balagbag. READ: Husband.....»»
Alcoy accident: Motorcycle crashes into barrier; retired seafarer dead, wife hurt
CEBU CITY, Philippines — A retired seafarer lost his life while his wife got injured when their motorcycle bumped into a concrete road barrier in Barangay Guiwang, Alcoy, Cebu at around 5:43 p.m. on Monday, March 4, 2024. The victims were identified as Tertuliano Bergantin, 66, a former seafarer, and his wife Nimfa Bergantin, 60,.....»»
Italy court clears man who tried to strangle sleeping wife
ROME—A court in Italy has acquitted a man who tried to strangle his wife while asleep, ruling that he was suffering from a sleep disorder, media reported on Thursday. His wife had to bite him to wake him and stop the attack, which happened in January 2021, the court in Brescia, in Italy’s northern Lombardy.....»»
John Arcilla says taking care of aging parents normal, natural duty
The topic of taking care of aging parents has seen divided opinions, but for award-winning actor John Arcilla, it is a "natural and normal duty" to take care of them. .....»»
Muntinlupa may libreng ‘maintenance’ na gamot sa senior citizens
MAY good news para sa mga senior citizen na residente ng Muntinlupa! Ayon sa lokal na pamahalaan, magpo-provide sila ng libreng health maintenance medicines bilang parte ng kanilang efforts upang ma-improve ang serbisyo nila pagdating sa health care system. Bukod diyan, ang nasabing inisyatibo ay para matiyak din na nabibigyan nila ng kalidad na pamumuhay.....»»
Kuya Kim Atienza on experiencing an ‘empty nest’ with wife Feli
This 2024, one of Kuya Kim Atienza’s goals is to spend more quality time with his family, especially since he and his wife, Felicia “Feli” Atienza, are going to experience an “empty nest” as their youngest of three children is also set to study abroad for college......»»
Benguet town up to Baguio experience haze due to forest, bush fires
Tuba town in Benguet up to Baguio City are experiencing haze as residents have been trying to block the smoke and smell of burning grass and trees due to continued wildfires ravaging different locations within the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) reservation and in Barangay Tabaan in Mt. Sto. Tomas, Tuba, Benguet......»»
Intensive anti-bullying campaign in schools, universities pushed in Cebu City
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Educational institutions in Cebu City have been urged to intensify efforts to combat bullying and ensure students’ safety and well-being. This appeal was contained in a resolution authored by Councilor Lorenzo Abellanosa and which members of the Cebu City Council passed during their regular session on Wednesday, February 21. Abellana crafted.....»»
‘Legislated wage hike spells job losses’
A bill that seeks a P100 increase in the daily minimum wage for private workers nationwide could spell job losses especially in labor-intensive sectors, economists warned......»»
Western Australia in ‘extreme’ heatwave, raising bush fire risk
SYDNEY — Parts of Western Australia were gripped by an “extreme” heatwave on Saturday, raising the risk of bushfires in the vast state, the nation’s weather forecaster said. The Bureau of Meteorology had an “extreme heat-wave warning” in place on Saturday for the remote Pilbara and Gascoyne areas of Australia’s largest state, warning temperatures there.....»»
FACT CHECK: One-time P10,000 benefits for senior citizens false
The YouTube Channel Balitang Pinas made a video claiming senior citizens or persons aged 60 years old and above who have obtained their senior citizen’s ID can now obtain a financial incentive worth 10,000 pesos......»»
Edad ng senior citizen hinirit ibaba sa 56
Naghain ng panukala ang mag-iina ni Senador Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr. sa Kamara de Representantes upang ibaba ang edad ng pagiging senior citizen sa 56 mula sa 60. The post Edad ng senior citizen hinirit ibaba sa 56 first appeared on Abante......»»
NCSC wants senior booklet replacement
Saying the senior citizen’s purchase booklet no longer serves its purpose, the National Commission of Senior Citizens has recommended its replacement with a database that can be accessed by all participating merchants......»»
Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, April 8
TOKYO -- The number of people hospitalized in Japan due to health damage related to Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's dietary supplement containing red yeast rice, or beni-koji, had risen to 212, local media reported on Monday. The figure was updated as of Sunday, with those who have since been discharged included, national news agency Kyodo reported citing the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare. (Japan-Drugmaker-He.....»»
216 hospitalized due to food poisoning
Up to 216 people were rushed to a hospital due to food poisoning in Esperanza, Agusan del Sur on Monday......»»
Former Malaysia PM Mahathir hospitalized again with infection
The former Malaysia Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, who has a history of heart problems, has been in and out of hospital in recent years and has undergone bypass surgeries.....»»
Shear line-induced disaster death in Davao Region climbs to 12
Summary: The Davao Region has witnessed a devastating toll with 12 reported casualties due to the ongoing shear line surge and localized thunderstorms, leading to widespread flooding in eastern sections of Mindanao. In Monkayo, 10 lives were lost during a prayer meeting, with one person still missing and a child hospitalized. Financial assistance and support are being provided to the affected families. In Davao City, two individuals were buried alive in separate incidents. The Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council has raised the alert status to closely monitor the situation. The state weather bureau forecasts continued adverse weather conditions in the coming days......»»