Hospitals' associations on Tuesday, August 17, complained of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation's (PhilHealth) supposed "arbitrary denial" of over P13.8 billion in benefits claims. (JANSEN ROMERO / MANILA BULLETIN File Photo) At the hearing of the House Committee on Health, Philippine...
The Social Security System (SSS) on Monday, Aug. 16, reminded all employers -- registered or unregistered -- to be compliant with their legal obligations to their employees, regardless of employment status, to avoid criminal prosecution under the provisions of the Republic Act (RA) No. 11199 or the...
PLDT Inc. is investing P3.9 Billion (US$80M) in the APRICOT undersea cable system to entice global hyperscalers expanding in the region, the telco today, August 16. pldt-logo-ver2 PLDT formed a consortium with four other parties for the cable system, which will be fully operational in 2024. The...
Six students of the Philippine Science High School System (PSHS) have bagged awards at the Hong Kong International Science Olympiad (HKISO) 2020-2021 and at Hong Kong International Computational Olympiad (HKICO) 2020-2021 held in July. The PSHS System congratulated students of its Zamboanga...
Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso said he will monitor first the city’s progress under its new vaccination system before deciding on whether to continue it after the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ). (MANILA CITY PIO) Under the city’s new system for vaccination during ECQ,...
Vice President Leni Robredo hopes that local government units (LGUs) have already learned from the “best practices” of the past year in distributing “ayuda” or cash aid to millions of beneficiaries living in areas under the two-week enhanced community quarantine (ECQ). Vice President Leni...
An in-house developed e-Payment system has been deployed to agencies under Department of Science and Technology (DOST) in a move to facilitate seamless business transactions and ensure those availing the services of its Institutes will be better served. (PIXABY) DOST Secretary Fortunato “Boy”...
There will be no water disconnection services during the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) period from August 6 to 20, according to Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System Regulatory Office (MWSS RO). 23968 On Wednesday, MWSS-RO directed Manila Water Company, Inc. and Maynilad Water Services,...
In any disaster situation like the current coronavirus pandemic, food security and a strong agricultural system are vital to ensure that Filipinos will have enough food supply and avert the threat of hunger. This is the reason why the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) continues to...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has partnered with the local government unit of Los Baños to develop a “resilient” and “seamless” vegetable supply chain management system. (PIXABY) DOST Secretary Fortunato “Boy” T. de la Peña disclosed that the Philippine Council for...
The Social Security System (SSS) reminded covered employers that Sickness Benefit Reimbursement Applications (SBRAs) and Maternity Benefit Reimbursement Applications (MBRAs) can now be submitted online through the My.SSS Portal at www.sss.gov.ph. Social Security System (MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO)...
The Department of Education (DepEd) has congratulated an octogenarian from Gasan, Marinduque who has completed the Alternative Learning System (ALS) Junior High School. IMG_20210728_132907 DepEd said 80-year-old Teofilo Lacorte Bonites Sr., popularly known as “Tatay Philo”, proves that learning...
