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Free hospitalization sa Toledo alang sa seniors, PWDs, PDLs

Free hospitalization sa Toledo alang sa seniors, PWDs, PDLs.....»»

Category: newsSource: sunstar sunstarFeb 11th, 2024

Security guard dies while saving 2 minors from drowning

CEBU CITY, Philippines — An 18-year-old security guard died while saving two drowning minors at a beach in Barangay Catarman, Liloan town, on Sunday, February 4, 2024. The victim was identified as Judel Escorel, a working student and resident of Barangay Poog, Toledo City. The minors he saved are cousins aged 11 and 12. According.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 7th, 2024

Marcos: PH, South Korea to sign free trade pact this year

President Marcos believes that the Philippines and South Korea will approve their free trade agreement (FTA) this year. He also aims for a separate deal to grant duty-free access for certain Philippine products to the South Korean market. The FTA, signed in September 2023 during the Association of Southeast Asian Nations summit in Indonesia, is.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 4th, 2024

NZ-EU FTA gains Royal Assent for 1 May entry to force

The European Union Free Trade Agreement Legislation Amendment Bill received Royal Assent today, completing the process for New Zealand's ratification of its free trade agreement with the European Union.   "I am pleased to announce that today, in a small ceremony at the Beehive, New Zealand notified the European Union of our ratification of the New Zealand European Union Free Trade Agreement (NZ-EUFTA)......»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

What examples of comparison-free joy have influenced your life?

What examples of comparison-free joy have influenced your life? How does remembering your place in the body of Christ free you from the need to compare yourself to others?.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 27th, 2024

PH OKs revised Asean free trade pacts with ANZ, Hong Kong

MANILA — The Philippines, a founding member of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean), has agreed to amend two important free trade agreements to benefit investors, traders, and exporters. The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) announced on Thursday  that it signed the Second Protocol to Amend the Agreement Establishing the Asean-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 16th, 2024

Free leptospirosis meds, anti-tetanus vaccines for flood-affected residents

Summary: The Davao City Health Office (CHO) is providing free medicines for leptospirosis and anti-tetanus shots to residents affected by floods. Dr. Tomas Miguel Ababon, CHO Officer-In-Charge, announced the availability of these medications during a media forum, emphasizing their dispatch during emergencies. He highlighted the proactive response of health district staff, ensuring that evacuation centers are equipped with prophylaxis for leptospirosis. Additionally, tetanus toxoid, dressings, and antibiotics are available for flood-related injuries. Ababon emphasized that these services and medications are provided free of charge. He advised seeking a doctor's guidance for the dosage of prophylaxis medicine, as well as the administration of antibiotics due to potential allergies. Despite recording 17 cases of leptospirosis in the first two weeks of the month, no related deaths were reported. This initiative aims to safeguard the health of flood-affected residents in Davao City......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 19th, 2024

Sino kina Shaira at EA ang dapat humawak ng pera kapag kasal na?

NGAYON pa lang ay pinag-uusapan na rin ng engaged couple na sina Shaira Diaz at EA Guzman ang tungkol sa kanilang finances sakaling kasal na sila. Hindi pa man ikinakasal ang magdyowang Kapuso stars ay talagang dini-discuss na nila ang mahahalagang bagay na dapat isinasaalang-alang ng mag-partners. Ayon kay Shaira, isa na nga riyan ang.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 19th, 2024

Man from Argao faces parricide charge for killing his grandfather

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Authorities in Argao, Cebu have filed a complaint for parricide against a 37-year-old man who allegedly stabbed to death his own grandfather last April 14. The incident happened at the victim’s house in Sitio Alang-alang, Brgy. Bogo in Argao town, southern Cebu. Argao police identified the suspect as Weldrin Lovitos, 37,.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 17th, 2024

Igsoon ni Ricardo Cepeda nangayo og donasyon para sa iyang kaso

Pinaagi sa iyang gi-sugdan nga “Go Fund Me,” nangayo og donasyon si Robert Go, ang kaluha sa aktor nga si Ricardo Cepeda, alang sa galasto-an sa iyang kaso. Nanghinaot si Robert ug ang pamilya ni Ricardo nga makatigum sila og $30,000 o P150,000.  Sa pagkakaron naa pa lang sa $6,813 o P34,000 ang ilang natigum.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 2nd, 2024

Lawmaker wants tourist sites made accessible to PWDs, seniors

To boost the country’s tourism, House Deputy Speaker and Las Piñas Rep. Camille Villar wants tourist destinations to be accessible to senior citizens and people with disabilities (PWDs)......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 19th, 2024

Project S.O.S. seen to enhance services for seniors in Mandaue

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – Mandaue City is implementing a One-Stop-Shop project to further enhance its services for senior citizens. Called “Project S.O.S” or “Solving Mandaue City’s Ageing Problem Tomorrow, Today,” this will focus on making sustainable services more accessible to the city’s elderly residents. “Targeted na atoang mga programa because we want to give more.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 14th, 2024

House panel OKs P89 billion for seniors’ universal social pension

A universal social pension measure has gained a foothold after a House of Representatives committee yesterday approved the budget allocation for the benefit......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 9th, 2024

Benefits for seniors

Albay 2nd District Congressman Joey Salceda is mad......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 9th, 2024

Riding the crossroads: The battle of Manila’s jeepney drivers against modernization

“Most members in my group are seniors,” he said, “My father is 72 years old, yet he drives every day because he doesn't want to rely on his children. He needs money for medication, electricity and water to survive. Where will they find a livelihood? I’m sure no company would want to hire them anymore, right?” The post Riding the crossroads: The battle of Manila’s jeepney drivers against modernization appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsApr 20th, 2024

DBM releases P49.8 billion social pension for indigent seniors

The Department of Budget and Management has released nearly P50 billion in social pension for more than four million senior citizens in the country......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 5th, 2024

Bill ensuring employability of seniors gets House nod

Efforts to ensure employment for senior citizens gained a boost after the House committee on ways and means yesterday approved a bill providing for it......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 20th, 2024

Manhunt vs suspect in 2 seniors slaying

THE Davao City Police Office-Buhangin Police Station (DCPO-PS5) is still in search of Ludovico Ibañez, the sole suspect responsible for the shooting incident that claimed the lives of two senior citizens on Saturday evening, March 9......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 11th, 2024

Seniors advised to register at Osca to qualify for expanded Centenarians Act

AN OFFICIAL from the Office of the Senior Citizen Affairs (Osca) said that for senior citizens in Davao City to qualify for the expanded Centenarians Act they should register first in their office......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 2nd, 2024

Seniors can buy OTC drugs without prescription, FDA says

Senior citizens can get their 20 percent discount on over-the-counter (OTC) medicines, vitamins, and food supplements without needing a prescription from their doctors, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This clarification was issued in FDA Advisory No. 2024-0429, signed by FDA Director General Dr. Samuel Zacate, and aimed at drug outlets, hospital pharmacies,.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 1st, 2024

CDO sticks to winning formula

Del Monte broke through as a Philippine Airlines Interclub titlist in the Seniors division last Sunday, and Yoyong Velez, the lawyer-turned-team builder, vowed that they will stick to the formula that gave them glory......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 26th, 2024