Three thousand and eighty-six (3,086) patients benefited from PhilHealth 's Outpatient HIV/AIDS Treatment (OHAT) Package from January 1, 2024 to July 18, 2025. The significant increase in the case package translates to P76.6 million in claims payment to the Quezon City Government as a...
Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman has assured the public that the Marcos administration has sufficient funds to address the needs of areas affected by recent flooding and the expected typhoons that may hit the country. Pangandaman said in a July 24 statement...
Citing that storms are becoming stronger, President Marcos said typhoon impacts, particularly flooding, should no longer be treated as an "extraordinary situation." Gone are the days that massive flooding is considered a "special situation," Marcos said, stressing that this is now the "new...
The Marcos administration has surpassed its budget deficit ceiling for the first half of the year, as the actual shortfall grew considerably compared to the same period last year, primarily due to revenues falling short of expectations. The Bureau of the Treasury reported on Thursday, July 24, that...
The local stock market declined on Thursday, July 24, driven by profit-taking after a four-day rally, as investors digested news of President Marcos’ successful negotiation for a one-percentage-point reduction in US tariffs. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) shed 18.09 points, or 0.28...
As Filipinos across the country grapple with the devastating impact of widespread flooding, senators called to tone down the extravagant displays and red carpet fashion in President Marcos ' upcoming fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA). Senator Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri has called...
A House member who is within or close to the inner circle of Senator Christopher "Bong" Go has reportedly expressed her backing of Leyte 1st district Rep. Martin Romualdez 's continued Speakership in the 20th Congress. Administration solon Iloilo 1st district Rep. Janette Garin identified this...
Senator Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan said the reported outcome of the Philippine-United States trade deal that would impose a zero tariff rate for US goods entering the Philippines will have a negative impact on the country’s agricultural production and the livelihoods of farmers and fisherfolk. ...
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) aims to launch the pilot operations of the long-awaited bus-based transportation system in Davao City within two years. Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon said the Davao Public Transport Modernization Program (DPTMP), otherwise known as the DavaoBus...
If you’re expecting to see another "fashion show" at the House of Representatives during President Marcos ' fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) next Monday, stop expecting. Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats (Lakas-CMD) president, Leyte 1st district Rep. Martin Romualdez has sent out a...
President Marcos said the government is now looking for other teaching ways in order for students to continue learning amid the suspension of classes which has now reached four consecutive days due to typhoons. Marcos made the statement after his visit at the Maly Elementary School and Sta. Ana...
DAVAO CITY – Department of Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon announced Thursday, July 24, plans to open more public transportation routes here and other major cities nationwide. Dizon told the Davao media during the launching of the ‘’Libreng Sakay’’ (Free Ride) program at Panacan Bus...
