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Herbosa allays fears on proposed hiring of unlicensed nursing grads
Health Secretary Ted Herbosa on Thursday responded to safety concerns on his proposal to hire unlicensed nursing graduates for government hospitals. In a television interview, Herbosa insisted that the proposal would not affect the quality of healthcare in public hospitals. “The public should not worry even if these board-eligible or those who are about to take the board will enter government hospitals,” he said. “We will not let the quality of healthcare and safety in the public hospitals decline,” he added. Herbosa, who earlier said that the continuous migration of licensed nurses abroad for higher compensation would leave the country to become “nurseless” by 2026 or 2028, is pushing to hire nursing graduates who scored 70 to 74 percent in the board exam to work for public hospitals. He also noted that nursing graduates who would be given a temporary license by the Professional Regulation Commission will also be liable for medical malpractice. “Definitely, there will be a liability. They will be charged as well. They won’t have immunity because even a licensed individual could also be liable if they commit mistakes,” he said. Under Herbosa’s proposal, the government would provide scholarships for those hired to pass the board exam after a certain period. The government would also require “return of service” from those who will pass the board exam, depending on the number of years they worked as temporary nurses. The Health department previously said that there are a total of 4,500 vacant plantilla positions for nurses in 72 DoH-hospitals across the country. The post Herbosa allays fears on proposed hiring of unlicensed nursing grads appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Teodoro allays concerns over mass retirement of soldiers
Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro Jr. has expressed optimism the government would be able to prevent a mass retirement of soldiers over the proposed reforms in their pension system, saying non-monetary benefits would entice them to remain in the service......»»
Fed& rsquo;s Powell allays inflation fears, vows to keep rates low
Washington---Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell attempted to tamp down rising inflation concerns, and again on Tuesday pledged to keep benchmark lending rates low until jobs recover and prices have risen consistently......»»
DILG allays fears over motorcycle barrier for couples
The Department of the Interior and Local Government has tried to allay safety concerns over the proposal to install plastic barriers or shields to allow back-riding for couples on motorcycles......»»
Survey shows Cha-cha still unpopular with Filipinos — Senate leaders
Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri said that the findings of the survey by private pollster Pulse Asia, which was released on Wednesday, show that Charter change is an "unpopular move.".....»»
Kaspersky Shares Cybersecurity Tips for a Peaceful Getaway during the holy week
As the holiday season approaches, the urge to unwind and kick back is natural. And it’s all too common for people to let their guard down completely when connecting to the Internet too– but shouldn’t. Recently, the Philippine National Police (PNP) Anti-Cybercrime Group shared its findings on identity theft cases in the country. Between November […].....»»
Concerns conveyed to China over cyber activity
Foreign Minister Winston Peters has confirmed New Zealand's concerns about cyber activity have been conveyed directly to the Chinese Government. "The Prime Minister and Minister Collins have expressed concerns today about malicious cyber activity, attributed to groups sponsored by the Chinese Government, targeting democratic institutions in both New Zealand and the United Ki.....»»
Illegal road works?: Alarm raised over road development within watershed areas in Barangay Carmen
A DAVAO City Councilor has raised concerns regarding road construction within the watershed areas of Barangay Carmen, Baguio District......»»
GTA 6s release may slip to 2026 as development has reportedly fallen behind – The Daily Guardia
The much-anticipated release of GTA 6 is reportedly facing delays, raising concerns among fans and developers alike. According to sources, the development of the game.....»»
Xian naniniwalang nawawala rin ang pag-ibig: Love is very painful
MALALIM ang hugot ng Kapuso actor-director na si Xian Lim nang matanong kung ano ang mga naituro sa kanya ng love at pakikipagrelasyon. Matagal-tagal na rin mula nang maghiwalay sina Xian at Kim Chiu matapos ang mahigit isang dekadang pagsasama bilang magdyowa. Sa panayam ng “Fast Talk with Boy Abunda” nitong nagdaang Biyernes, March 23,.....»»
Panahon ng ‘tag-init’…opisyal nang idineklara ng PAGASA
IT’S summertime na mga ka-BANDERA! Ngayong araw, March 22, opisyal nang idineklara ng Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) ang pagsisimula ng “warm and dry season” o pahanon ng tag-init. Ang ibig sabihin niyan, natapos na ang epekto ng Amihan o North East Monsoon na nagdadala ng “cool breeze” o malamig na hangin......»»
Asian Study Reveals Endocrine-disrupting Chemicals Found in Personal Care Products from the Philippines
In a press briefing in time for the observance of World Consumer Rights Month, BAN Toxics, a chemical and waste management NGO, discloses the findings of recent laboratory testing indicating the presence of parabens, triclosan, and triclocarban, classified as endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs), in personal care products sold in the country. The result underscores potential health risks for.....»»
Biden to Host Japan PM Kishida, Philippines President Marcos
WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden will host Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for a White House summit next month amid growing concerns about North Korea's nuclear program, provocative Chinese action in the South China Sea and differences over a Japanese company's plan to buy an iconic American steel company.White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre in a sta.....»»
City councilors voice road concerns
DAVAO City councilors voiced their road-related grievances to the Department of Public Works and Highways-Davao Region (DPWH-Davao) on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, during the 10th regular session of the 20th City Council......»»
Green groups to SMC: Stop gas projects after PAREX scrapped
Facing concerns over potential environmental damage and impact on heritage sites and communities, SMC CEO and President Ramon Ang said on Monday that the conglomerate is abandoning plans for the toll road project......»»
Anne Curtis, Janno Gibbs express concern over Chocolate Hills resort
Several celebrities have chimed in their concerns and remarks of dismay after seeing clips of a resort in the vicinity of Bohol's Chocolate Hills......»»
Rights groups urge German, Czech Republic gov’ts to raise lack of accountability, continuing killings
Human rights group Karapatan urged the governments of Germany and the Czech Republic to raise concerns on the “dire lack of accountability and the continuing killings in the Philippines” as Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is on a state visit in the said countries. The post Rights groups urge German, Czech Republic gov’ts to raise lack of accountability, continuing killings appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
DOTr: Speedy ROW resolution key to NSCR timetable
The speedy resolution of rights-of-way concerns and the resettlement of informal settlers living along the planned route of the North South Commuter Railway are crucial components for the on-time completion of the vital transportation infrastructure, the Department of Transportation said......»»
From the Newsrooms: March 3 to 9, 2024
THIS WEEK the news followed President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. as he traveled to Australia to attend the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and Australia summit from March 4 to 6. The Australian government hosted this year's special summit in the city of Melbourne, to underscore among other issues roiling the region, maritime and security concerns in the South China Sea, an area which has been re-named by the P.....»»
Xinhua world economic news summary at 0900 GMT, March 11
TOKYO -- Tokyo stocks closed significantly lower on Monday amid a strong yen and concerns for an overheated market following the overnight losses of tech-related shares in the Wall Street market. Japan's benchmark Nikkei stock index, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average, ended down 868.45 points, or 2.19 percent, from Friday to close the day at 38,820.49, the lowest level since Feb. 21. (Japan-Tokyo Stocks).....»»