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Hontiveros hopes for fair consideration of divorce bill in Senate

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Risa Hontiveros expressed hope on Wednesday about the potential reintroduction of a divorce bill onto the Senate’s legislative agenda. In the House of Representatives, a bill on absolute divorce was brought for plenary consideration on Tuesday. The divorce bill in the Senate, however, remains pending for plenary discussion. “I had the.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 21st, 2024

Bill pushing P100 daily wage hike gets Senate nod on 2nd reading

MANILA, Philippines — The Senate on Wednesday approved on second reading a bill pushing for a P100-daily minimum wage hike for private sector workers.  Senate Bill No. 2534 under Committee Report No. 190 was unanimously approved during Wednesday’s plenary session. Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri said that once the wage hike bill gets the final.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

VP Sara ready to face ICC charges only before a Filipino court

Vice President Sara Duterte expressed her readiness to confront any allegations against her but insisted that she would only do so in front of a Filipino judge and within the jurisdiction of a Filipino court. In a statement on her Facebook page, she emphasized her refusal to participate in any process that could tarnish the reputation and integrity of the Philippine judiciary system. Duterte adamantly opposed the involvement of foreign entities in the country's legal affairs, citing it as a dishonor to the sacrifices made by Filipino heroes for the nation's freedom. Duterte, who previously served as vice mayor and mayor of Davao City, vehemently denied any involvement in the Davao Death Squad during her terms in office. She expressed dismay over the sudden appearance of a witness against her in the International Criminal Court (ICC) after assuming the vice presidency. Duterte dismissed the accusations and questioned the motives behind the allegations, asserting her capability to accomplish tasks without resorting to unlawful means. In a related development, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. voiced his refusal to acknowledge the ICC's jurisdiction in the Philippines, considering it a threat to the country's sovereignty. He issued a directive for all government agencies to refrain from cooperating with the ICC, emphasizing the nation's non-recognition of the court's authority. Former senator Antonio Trillanes IV claimed that ICC investigators had gathered substantial evidence against former President Rodrigo Duterte regarding his administration's war on drugs. He anticipated an imminent issuance of an arrest warrant against the former president. Former President Rodrigo Duterte condemned the ICC's decision to initiate a preliminary investigation into the war on drugs, labeling it an insult to the Philippines and challenging the court's jurisdiction within the country. During his presidency, he initiated the withdrawal of the Philippines' membership from the Rome Statute, the treaty that established the ICC. The ICC appeals chamber recently granted a request to resume the investigation into alleged crimes against humanity related to the Philippines' controversial drug campaign, spanning from November 2011 to March 2019. The developments surrounding the ICC's probe into the Philippines' internal affairs have sparked a contentious debate, with key political figures and rights groups expressing divergent views on the matter. The ongoing tensions between the Philippines and the ICC underscore the complex intersection of international law, national sovereignty, and human rights issues......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

‘Prioritize child’s interest in media coverage’

‘Prioritize child’s interest in media coverage’.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 17th, 2024

Universal Robina FY23 profit: P12.8-B (down 12%)

Universal Robina, the Gokongwei Family’s consumer foods manufacturer, posted an FY23 net income of P12.8 billion, which was down 12% from FY22’s P13.6 billion which URC said was a “high base” due to the gains recognized on the sale of land......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 15th, 2024

More songs come down as Universal-TikTok feud escalates

Universal Music Group has lambasted TikTok's approach to artificial intelligence (AI) as the feud between the two companies over song royalties escalates and popular music is expunged from the social media platform......»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 3rd, 2024

DOH eyes inclusion of oral health package in Universal Health Care services

DOH eyes inclusion of oral health package in Universal Health Care services.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 24th, 2024

Free PhilHealth coverage OK’d for solo parents

Single parents will now be entitled to free coverage of the state-run Philippine Health Insurance Corp. as provided under the law expanding the economic benefits for single fathers and mothers, a senior administration lawmaker disclosed yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

Liza Soberano celebrates Kathryn Newton s birthday in Universal Studios

"Lisa Frankenstein" co-stars Liza Soberano and Kathryn Newton celebrated the latter's birthday by visiting Universal Studios Hollywood......»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 10th, 2024

Full PhilHealth coverage for cancer treatment, major surgeries pushed

The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. should have full coverage of cancer treatments, heart bypass and other major operations, a party-list lawmaker said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 6th, 2024

Universal Health Care Program to benefit 288,000 Lumads in Agusan Sur

SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur (MindaNews / 31 January)—The Universal Health Care (UHC) program launched by the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) here starting January 1 this year is set to benefit the 288,353 indigenous peoples (IPs) in this landlocked province. The UHC beneficiaries—hailing from the Manobo, Higaonon, Banwaon, and Tala-andig tribes—reside in geographically isolated, […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsFeb 4th, 2024

IC plans to increase CMVLI coverage to P200,000

The government plans to increase the indemnity claims of vehicular accident victims amid the need to improve overall insurance coverage in the country......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

Toral: Beyond pranks and politics: The urgent call for a misinformation law

Toral: Beyond pranks and politics: The urgent call for a misinformation law.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 11th, 2024

Toral: Beyond pranks and politics: The urgent call for a misinformation law

Toral: Beyond pranks and politics: The urgent call for a misinformation law.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 10th, 2024

OCTA poll: Only 1 percent believe Cha-cha is urgent

Only one in every 100 Filipinos identified Charter change as an urgent national concern in a recent survey conducted by the OCTA Research group......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 22nd, 2024

Sara reveals she will run in next polls

Summary: Sara Duterte, the Vice President and Education Secretary, announced her intention to run in the next election during a visit to flood victims in Barangay Bago Gallera. In a Facebook Live video, she mentioned that her brothers, Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte and First District Rep. Paolo “Pulong” Duterte, may not run in the next election, prompting her decision to campaign. However, she did not specify the position she would be running for. The upcoming election will be the 2025 midterm senatorial elections for senators, congressmen, and local officials, with the presidential national elections scheduled for 2028. Duterte also emphasized the importance of barangay development councils in times of calamity and stressed the need for disaster resilience and awareness among barangay officials and children. Additionally, she highlighted the significance of safety and security, urging trust in security personnel and caution against scammers and swindlers. Duterte also emphasized the importance of education for the younger generation and the equal opportunities it provides. This announcement comes amidst her visits to various areas in the Philippines, where she has been extending aid and addressing pertinent issues such as disaster resilience and community safety......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

Government moves vs counterfeit pharma, healthcare products

The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines has teamed up with the Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Association of the Philippines for an anti-counterfeiting drive and to promote healthcare innovations......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated News16 hr. 47 min. ago

P91.3B gipagawas na sa DBM para sa emergency healthcare workers

P91.3B gipagawas na sa DBM para sa emergency healthcare workers.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 20th, 2024

Worker shortage, rising costs to slow healthcare growth

The expansion of the country’s healthcare industry may slow this year on rising costs and shortage of medical practitioners even as the demand for health services among Filipinos is on an uptrend......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 15th, 2024

The Wellness Hub at Maayo, your one-stop shop for healthcare in Cebu IT Park

The Wellness Hub at Maayo officially opens to the public, affirming its mission to provide the people in Cebu with quality and convenient healthcare during a ribbon cutting ceremony on February, 28, 2024, at the ground floor of the i2 Building, IT Park, Cebu City.  Maayo Health Group executives led the ceremony, including Medical Director.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 4th, 2024