BACOLOD CITY – The Police Regional Office-Negros Island Region (PRO-NIR) said Wednesday that necessary measures are in place for the nationwide transport strike on Thursday. Police Lt. Col. Joem Malong, PRO-NIR spokesperson, said 74 police vehicles are on standby to provide Libreng Sakay (free...
Aiming to improve learner health and expand access to basic healthcare services, particularly in underserved and remote communities, the Department of Education (DepEd), in partnership with the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth), has expanded the government’s Yaman ng Kalusugan...
The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) on Tuesday, March 17, announced that it has partnered with the Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) to accelerate the release of scholarships and financial assistance, addressing long-standing delays that have burdened thousands of Filipino students. In...
BAGUIO CITY – One-hundred jeepney drivers received free gasoline from a barangay here to help ease the impact of the oil price increase due to the conflict in the Middle East. Barangay AZCKO (Abanao, Zandueta, Chugum, Kayang, and Otek), where the largest jeepney terminal in this city is located,...
ILOILO CITY – Almost 150,000 poor families in Western Visayas region can avail of free electricity under the Lifeline Rate Subsidy Program (LRSP). Under the LRSP, families consuming 50 kilowatt hours (kWh) or less per month are entitled to 100 percent free electricity. The Department of Energy...
The Caloocan City government announced on Tuesday, March 3, the implementation of “Car-Free Sundays” along 9th Street in Grace Park East, Caloocan City–South, to promote fitness and community engagement. According to the city’s Public Information Office, the initiative is being carried out...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has opened consultations for the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of Republic Act 12309, or the Free Funeral Service Act, as the agency prepares for the law’s full nationwide rollout. DSWD Assistant Secretary and spokesperson Irene...
The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) has expanded its Yaman ng Kalusugan Program (YAKAP), increasing free medicines to 75 and adding screening tests for four of the country’s most common cancers. Under the regular YAKAP package, members are entitled to free consultations, 13...
Love and luck may be on your side this Valentine’s Day and Chinese New Year, as the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said celebrations will remain tropical cyclone-free. PAGASA weather specialist Leanne Loreto said no tropical cyclones are...
CALAMBA CITY, Laguna – The Laguna provincial government will offer free chemotherapy treatments to help patients battling cancer who cannot afford the steep costs starting this April. Gov. Sol Aragones announced the initiative Monday during her inspection of the new Chemotherapy Center site,...
The International Coalition for Human Rights in the Philippines (ICHRP) on Monday, Jan. 26 called on President Marcos to intervene and order the immediate release of seven residents arrested during the “violent” dispersal of an anti-mining barricade in Dupax del Norte, Nueva Vizcaya. “ICHRP...
As a way of showing support for mental health, an office of the local government of Pasig is offering free medicines to patients enrolled in the city’s Mental Health Program. As of Monday, Jan. 19, the city’s Mental Health Office said 22 types of mental health medicines are available, provided...
