The Insurance Commission (IC) reported on Friday, Aug. 16, that healthcare benefits paid out by health maintenance organizations (HMOs) rose by 15.7 percent from January to June this year while their net income also increased. In a statement, the IC said HMOs paid P30.33 billion in benefits in the...
The pressure on oil price hikes next week skidded slightly, as the increase for some commodities had gone lower than P1.00 per liter if reckoned on the outcome of four-day trading in the regional market. Based on the new calculation of the oil companies, the anticipated rise for gasoline products...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday, Aug. 15, underscored the importance of vigilance following the World Health Organization's (WHO) declaration of mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) as a "public health emergency of international concern." (DOH / MANILA BULLETIN) “Palagi...
Big-time price hikes at the pumps will take another gut-wrenching blow on consumers’ pockets next week, as oil prices are projected to rise above P1.00 per liter across commodities. Based on the calculation of the oil companies, the price of gasoline products will likely increase by P1.10 to...
By KHALID HASSAN Director, ILO Country Office for the Philippines What lies ahead for young people in the Philippines after they graduate? In many countries in the world, the situation for youth is more complex. It requires looking beyond unemployment, but on how they move between...
The Insurance Commission stated that most health maintenance organization (HMO) providers are expected to meet the planned increase of P100 million in minimum capital requirements, but seven others will be affected. On the sidelines of the 74th anniversary of the Philippine Life Insurance...
Motorists filling up their vehicles with diesel will be in a better place in their drive to the gas stations next week, as the price of this product is anticipated to be on a rollback of P0.25 to P0.55 per liter, based on the estimates of the industry players. The other fuel product that will have...
Image from Frepik According to the Department of Health (DOH) report, in the Philippines, cervical cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer, claiming the lives of 12 Filipinas each day. It leads to over 4,000 untimely deaths annually and puts about 40 million Filipina women and children at...
The strain on consumers’ budgets will continue next week, especially with gasoline prices which are expected to rise heftily by P1.30 to P1.70 per liter, based on the calculation of the oil companies. For the other fuel commodities, diesel prices are projected to increase by P0.40 to P0.80 per...
An official of the Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday, July 2, confirmed the proposal by Secretary Teodoro Herbosa to rename the agency but clarified that it is still under further study. (Photo from DOH) “The proposal to rename the Department is a sound idea floated by the Secretary,...
DOLE Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma (File photo) The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) reiterated its commitment to continue working with the International Labour Organization (ILO) in renewing the Philippine social contract as it participated in this year's International Labour Conference...
The progress of many economies on their energy transition agendas will weaken demand growth for oil commodities in the years ahead, according to Paris-based global think tank International Energy Agency. But while oil consumption will be on decline, there are projections that oil production on...
