The 21 essential medicines covered under the Yaman ng Kalusugan Program (YAKAP) remain available this year in YAKAP-accredited primary care facilities nationwide, the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) said. In a statement, PhilHealth President and CEO Edwin Mercado said members...
When Veejay Floresca returned to the Philippines during the holiday season, she came back with renewed confidence. Not that she wasn’t confident before—but returning home after becoming the first Filipino and trans woman to win the 21st season of the design competition series “Project...
The Manila Department of Social Welfare (MDSW) said the 55 minors involved in the Sept. 21 riots across Manila have started their community service together with their parents on Friday, Oct. 17. Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso said the community service program aims to correct their...
A 35-year-old man was confirmed to have died after being hit by a stray bullet during the Sept. 21 riot in Recto, Manila, the Police District (MPD) confirmed on Monday, Sept. 29. MPD spokesperson Maj. Philipp Ines identified the fatality as Eric Saber, a construction worker from Tondo, Manila....
Protesters under 15 years old who were caught during the violent demonstration in Manila on Sept. 21 are not criminally liable but they are still subject to government intervention, according to the Manila Department of Social Welfare (MDSW) More than 20 protesters, 14 years old and below,...
A 52-year-old watch repairman who fatally stabbed a 15-year-old student during the Sept. 21 riots in Quiapo has claimed he acted out of fear after feeling threatened by a group of young individuals allegedly vandalizing motorcycles near his stall. The incident took place at the intersection of...
CEBU CITY – At least 700 people participated in protest rallies here on Sunday, Sept. 21. The Police Regional Office-Central Visayas (PRO-7) reported that these protest rallies ended without any violence. One protest rally was held in the morning and another took place in the afternoon. Students,...
ILOILO CITY – The Police Regional Office-6 said the One Trillion Peso March against corruption in Western Visayas on Sunday, Sept. 21, was generally peaceful. “I extend my heartfelt gratitude to all rallyists for exercising their right to free expression in a peaceful and responsible manner....
BACOLOD CITY – The Police Regional Office-Negros Island Region logged no crimes during the rallies against corruption and martial law anniversary participated in 3,350 individuals in Negros Island on Sunday. Police Brig. Gen. Arnold Thomas Ibay, PRO-NIR director, thanked people for their...
LINGAYEN, Pangasinan – The Police Regional Office-3 reported Monday that demonstrations commemorating the 53rd anniversary of martial law on Sept. 21 in Central Luzon were generally peaceful. PRO-3 Director Police Brig. Gen. Ponce Rogelio I. Peñones Jr. said authorities maintained close...
DAVAO CITY – Sen. Christopher Lawrence Go warned that widespread protests in the country against corruption may continue unless authorities uncover the alleged masterminds behind anomalies in flood control projects. In an interview with Davao reporters on Sunday, Sept. 21, Go stressed the need to...
TACLOBAN CITY – The Police Regional Office-8 reported a peaceful observance of the Trillion Peso March and the 53rd anniversary of the declaration of martial law in Eastern Visayas on Sunday, Sept. 21. Police Brig. Gen. Jason Capoy said they documented 16 rallies with a crowd of approximately...
