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40 mln Filipinos have no access to potable water: gov t

MANILA, May 7 (Xinhua) -- At least 40 million people in the Philippines have no access to fresh or potable water, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said Tuesday. Responding to the dire situation, Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos ordered the government agencies to come up with concrete solutions to provide sufficient water supply to Filipinos deprived of potable water on Tuesday......»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMay 7th, 2024

In Asia Pacific, rise in public debt is hurting women’s access to social services

Regular check ups, particularly those related to reproductive health, are not covered by the free services provided by village health centers, as per the Philippine law on universal health care. Fabella wishes that the government can allocate more funds for the basic services but this has not improved over the years. The post In Asia Pacific, rise in public debt is hurting women’s access to social services appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsMay 2nd, 2024

BDO Life clients can now access their insurance policies online

BDO Life clients can now access their insurance policies online.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 25th, 2024

Marcos sees internet access for all via fiber backbone project

The government is ramping up efforts to provide internet access for all Filipinos amid its importance in trade and communication, President Marcos said on Friday......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 20th, 2024

Cebu City Hall accuses CPA of privatizing port access road

Cebu City Hall accuses CPA of privatizing port access road.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 18th, 2024

Philippines says it will not grant US access to more bases

The Philippines says it has no plans to give the United States more access to military bases in the Southeast Asian country, putting a cap on the current total number of nine sites.Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. told foreign correspondents in Manila Monday that the country's decision last year to increase the number of sites agreed upon under the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement or EDCA was a re.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 17th, 2024

Garcia: Excavation of mountain in Balamban for DPWH access road

Garcia: Excavation of mountain in Balamban for DPWH access road.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsMar 22nd, 2024

PCG’s Facebook page hacked in third cyberattack this 2024

MANILA, Philippines  – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) lost access to its Facebook account on Monday evening, the third cyberattack that gripped the maritime security group this year. At around 6 p.m., PCG spokesperson Rear Admiral Armand Balilo said that “an unknown entity gained access on [its] official Facebook page” which was handled by the personnel.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 26th, 2024

Marcos Jr. : New Clark City access road a ‘red carpet’

The government will build more world-class infrastructure in other growth areas in the country to maximize their potential and attract investments, President Marcos pledged on Wednesday as he led the inspection of the 19.81-kilometer Airport to New Clark City Access Road in Mabalacat, Pampanga.?.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 21st, 2024

Marcos to BCDA: Ensure timely completion of airport access road

Marcos to BCDA: Ensure timely completion of airport access road.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 21st, 2024

When it comes to access to medicines, no one should be left behind

For millions of people around the world, the full enjoyment of the right to health remains an elusive goal, partly because medical care — in the event of sickness, prevention and treatment — depends largely on timely and appropriate access to quality medicines......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 20th, 2024

CDRRMO RECEIVES FREE INTERNET ACCESS FROM DICT

CDRRMO RECEIVES FREE INTERNET ACCESS FROM DICT.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsFeb 2nd, 2024

BSP onboards 1st nonbank electronic money issuer

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) achieved a significant milestone by welcoming OmniPay, Inc. as the first nonbank electronic money issuer (EMI) participant in its Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) payment system, PhilPaSSplus. This move aligns with the National Payment Systems Act and signifies a more inclusive national payment system, allowing nonbank financial institutions to conduct efficient and low-risk funds transfers directly through the central bank. Assistant Governor Mary Anne P. Lim emphasized the BSP's commitment to safeguarding the entire Peso RTGS payment system amidst global trends of diversified participation. With 236 institutions, including various banks and nonbank entities, utilizing PhilPaSSplus for large value transactions and retail payment clearing, the BSP's initiative reflects a broader trend of central banks facilitating direct access for nonbank entities to settlement services. This development comes as international standard-setting bodies work on access guidelines to manage risks in evolving payment systems with new players and financial technologies......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 15th, 2024

Jobstreet by Seek launches free job posting feature for employers

In a press release, Jobstreet by Seek said it released a new feature, Free Lite Ads, which aimed to democratize access to hiring tools, providing employers the flexibility to post job openings anytime and for any role without worrying about budget constraints......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 17th, 2024

When It’s Time to Say Goodbye to That Credit Line

Credit lines can be a double-edged sword for those who are undisciplined with money. On one hand, they offer a very convenient access to funds for emergencies or purchases. On the other hand, the ease of swiping a card or making a purchase through an online-only use credit line can mask the reality that the […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  metrocebuRelated NewsMay 16th, 2024

PCO: IDs for government service fairs free

Malacañang yesterday reminded the public that the identification cards for its service fairs are free and no payment is needed to access such events or to receive assistance from state agencies......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 14th, 2024

Mega transport hub soon to rise in Clark

The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) will put up an integrated public transport system to improve access between Clark Freeport Zone and New Clark City......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 13th, 2024

Foreign chambers seek approval of Konektadong Pinoy bill

Foreign business groups are urging the government to immediately approve the Konektadong Pinoy bill to expand internet access in the country......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 9th, 2024

Israel seizes Rafah crossing as Gaza truce talks resume

Israel sent tanks into Rafah in southern Gaza, seizing the border crossing with Egypt Tuesday in an operation the United Nations said denied it access to the key humanitarian passage. The thrust into the eastern sector of Rafah, packed with displaced civilians, came as negotiators and mediators met in Cairo in another effort to forge a hostage release.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 8th, 2024

EDITORIAL - 40 million without safe water

With a population estimated at 118 million as of January this year, it is disheartening to learn that 40 million Filipinos still lack access to freshwater sources......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 8th, 2024