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PhilHealth: P6.79 billion COVID claims reimbursed
by Rhodina Villanueva - February 11, 2025 - 12:00am
Despite pandemic restrictions being lifted in July 2023, total reimbursements for COVID-19-related claims reached P6.79 billion last year, according to the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth).
Comelec tells bets: Don’t harm the environment
by Rhodina Villanueva - February 9, 2025 - 12:00am
With only two days before the start of the campaign period for the May 12 elections, the Commission on Elections has urged political candidates to adopt environment-friendly campaign practices while seeking public...
1,517 HFMD cases logged nationwide
by Rhodina Villanueva - February 8, 2025 - 12:00am
Up to 1,517 cases of hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) were recorded across the country from Jan. 1 to 18, according to the Department of Health.
DMW to support kin of missing seafarer
by Rhodina Villanueva - February 8, 2025 - 12:00am
The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has assured the family of a Filipino seafarer who has been missing for two months of all necessary assistance and support.
Comelec launches Kontra Bigay vs vote buying
by Rhodina Villanueva - February 8, 2025 - 12:00am
The Commission on Elections yesterday urged Filipino voters not to accept money from political candidates engaged in vote buying, and not to vote for them in the May 12 elections.
Impounding of P89.9 billion PhilHealth ‘excess funds’ hit
by Rhodina Villanueva - February 4, 2025 - 12:00am
As the Supreme Court is set to hold oral arguments today on the petitions opposing the transfer of the P89.9-billion “excess funds” of the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. to the national treasury, personalities...
Comelec seeks more spacious, comfortable polling places
by Rhodina Villanueva - February 2, 2025 - 12:00am
To provide the public, especially the vulnerable sectors, with ease of voting, the Commission on Elections is looking at transferring polling places to more spacious and comfortable venues.
Junk barangay execs’ term extension bill, President Marcos urged
by Rhodina Villanueva - February 1, 2025 - 12:00am
President Marcos has been asked to reject a proposal to extend the terms of office of barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) officials from three to six years.
Comelec readies rules on talent fees for endorsers
by Rhodina Villanueva - February 1, 2025 - 12:00am
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will soon require candidates to include talent fees of influencers and celebrities in their campaign expenditures in the May midterm elections.
DOH offers help in DepEd sex education content
by Rhodina Villanueva - January 29, 2025 - 12:00am
The Department of Health yesterday said it is ready to collaborate with the Department of Education and assist teachers in improving the content of sex education to ensure that the subject is more comprehensible...
Suspending PhilHealth collection not feasible – DOH
by Rhodina Villanueva - January 28, 2025 - 12:00am
The Department of Health disagrees with calls to suspend the collection of Philippine Health Insurance Corp. premium contributions this ye
DOLE announces job fair in Pasay City
by Rhodina Villanueva - January 26, 2025 - 12:00am
The Department of Labor and Employment will hold a two-day job fair offering close to 5,000 employment opportunities in various sectors.
Mock polls achieve 100% transmission rate – Comelec
by Rhodina Villanueva - January 26, 2025 - 12:00am
The mock polls held in 30 barangays across the country yesterday were successful, with a transmission rate of 100 percent, according to the Commission on Elections.
Comelec holds mock polls in 30 barangays
by Rhodina Villanueva - January 25, 2025 - 12:00am
To better prepare for the May 12 elections, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) will hold mock polls today in 30 barangays across the country.
Comelec may compel bets to attend debates
by Rhodina Villanueva - January 25, 2025 - 12:00am
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is eyeing a resolution that will require candidates to attend debates in order to help voters make informed choices in the May 12 polls.
86,371 migrant workers receive help from OFW Hospital
by Rhodina Villanueva - January 19, 2025 - 12:00am
Up to 86,371 overseas Filipino workers and their families were assisted by the OFW Hospital in San Fernando City in Pampanga last year.
DMW takes down 71,000 fake job listings on social media
by Rhodina Villanueva - January 19, 2025 - 12:00am
To prevent the public from falling prey to illegal job posts, the Department of Migrant Workers has taken down and deactivated over 71,000 fake job postings in social media platforms in 2024.
Comelec set to produce new ballot face templates
by Rhodina Villanueva - January 19, 2025 - 12:00am
The Commission on Elections is set to produce new ballot face templates this week as part of its compliance with the temporary restraining orders issued by the Supreme Court favoring disqualified national and local...
Comelec to destroy 6 million ballots
by Rhodina Villanueva - January 16, 2025 - 12:00am
The six million ballots that have been printed for the May 12 midterm elections will have to be disposed of through shredding following the Supreme Court issuance of a temporary restraining order against the disqualification...
PhilHealth retains premium rate amount for 2025
by Rhodina Villanueva - January 14, 2025 - 12:00am
The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. has kept premium rate contribution at five percent for this year or the same as last year’s figure, in accordance with the Universal Health Care Act.
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