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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......»»
Speaker wants bigger PhilHealth share in private hospitalization
The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. should bear more of the costs of hospitalization, including the medical bills and doctors’ fees incurred by patients admitted in private hospitals, Speaker Martin Romualdez said on Sunday......»»
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......»»
PhilHealth’s expanded outpatient drug list out
The state health insurer has released a list of 32 commonly prescribed outpatient medicines that have been added to the Konsulta program......»»
Marcos Jr. studying suspension of hike in PhilHealth rates premium hike
President Marcos is studying a proposal to suspend the implementation of the five percent increase in premium rates of the Philippine Health Insurance Corp.this year, Malacañang said yesterday......»»
Another data leak hits PhilHealth
Bugs or coding errors, not cyber hackers, caused glitches that hit the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. website over the weekend, Department of Information and Communications Technology Undersecretary for cybersecurity, connectivity and upskilling Jeffrey Ian Dy said yesterday......»»
Unless stopped by Palace, PhilHealth premium hike proceeds
The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. has started implementing the increase in premium contributions this month, in the absence of an order from Malacañang stopping the hike......»»
3 Philippine universities make global rankings based on subjects
Three higher educational institutions in the country made it to the global rankings of think tank Quacquarelli Symonds......»»
Sydney Airport sees passenger traffic closer to pre-pandemic levels
SYDNEY, April 22 (Xinhua) -- Australia's Sydney Airport has seen a total of 10.3 million passengers pass through its terminals in the first quarter of this year, marking a 14.4-percent jump from the same period in 2023 and a 93.7 percent recovery compared to Q1 2019. As per a quarterly report on traffic and operational performance released on Monday, the airport's international terminal served 4.16 million passe.....»»
SEC slaps Abra Mining with P560 million fines
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has slapped Abra Mining & Industrial Corp., its directors, officers, transfer agent and certain stockholders with fines of at least P560 million for the unauthorized trading of unissued and unlisted shares from 2015 to 2019......»»
BPI raises $400 million from offshore debt market
Bank of the Philippine Islands has raised $400 million after successfully tapping into the offshore debt market for the first time since 2019......»»
‘Rewind’ is now Philippines’ highest grossing film, surpassing ‘Hello, Love, Goodbye’
'Rewind' has earned P815 million in local ticket sales, surpassing the previous record of P691 million domestic box office of Kathryn Bernardo and Alden Richard's 'Hello, Love, Goodbye' set in 2019, says Star Cinema.....»»
Man-made disasters cost Philippines 164.87 mln USD in 2023
MANILA, March 26 (Xinhua) -- Man-made disasters caused the total damage in the Philippines worth 9.29 billion pesos (164.87 million U.S. dollars) in 2023, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said Tuesday. The agency said that out of the total annual damage, 4.93 billion pesos (87.5 million dollars), or 53.1 percent, was due to the oil spill. "The reported oil spill in various regions resulted in dam.....»»
Sharon Cuneta recalls when she made her first million, billion
“Megastar” Sharon Cuneta shared when she made her first million and billion — in Philippine pesos and in US dollars......»»
From the Newsrooms: February 18 to 24, 2024
IN 2019, Pastor Apollo Quiboloy, founder and leader of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ, made a bold claim that he had successfully prevented a 6.8 magnitude earthquake by simply yelling "Stop". But more recently, the self-proclaimed "appointed son of God" has not been able to halt the tremor of charges involving human trafficking for labor and sex, and sexual molestation filed against him by former members and workers of h.....»»
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......»»
BUCKET HAT made from abaca paper, crafted by a Catandunganon
A Catandunganon is gaining recognition on social media for creating the Bucket Hat. The innovator behind this is Francesca Bernadine Tabian, aiming to assist abaca farmers and further uplift the abaca industry in the province of Catanduanes. The new product was introduced by a Catandunganon artist, showcasing the trendy ‘bucket hat’ made from abaca paper. […] The post BUCKET HAT made from abaca paper, crafted by a Catandunganon appeared first on Bicol Peryodiko......»»
DOH allots P55 million for cervical, breast cancer screening
The Department of Health has allocated P55 million to meet its target of screening three million women for cervical and breast cancer this year......»»
Amidst heat wave, officials ensure health of Davraa participants
The City Social Welfare and Development Office and the City Sports Development Division made efforts to ensure the well-being and health of the participants in the week-long Davao Regional Athletic Association (DAVRAA) 2024 amidst the heat wave and pertussis (whooping cough) in the city......»»
Filipino public health expert takes on key role at WHO regional office
Susan Mercado, a medical doctor and public health expert with over 30 years of experience, made history as the first Filipino to hold the second highest position at the Manila-based United Nations office. .....»»