SAVINES-LE-LAC, France -- President Emmanuel Macron announced new water-saving measures for France on Thursday as he sought to brush aside weeks of political turmoil over a deeply unpopular pensions reform. Dozens of protesters calling for him to resign gathered in the Alpine village of...
PARIS, France - French President Emmanuel Macron faced mounting pressure on Friday after violent demonstrations that left more than 400 security forces injured and the centre of major cities shrouded in tear gas and smoke. More than 450 people were arrested Thursday during the most violent day of...
Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) (MANILA BULLETIN) Officials of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) reassured the public that its financial standing remains strong and that its actuarial life is "here to stay." There is no limit to the lifespan of the state...
Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) (MANILA BULLETIN) The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) said it will be reviewing its benefit packages for Covid-19 in line with the country's current coronavirus situation. “PhilHealth will rationalize the current Covid-19...
Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) (MANILA BULLETIN) The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) is set to increase this year its coverage for outpatient hemodialysis to 156 sessions from the current 90 sessions. This is in line with the state health insurer's...
East Zone concessionaire Manila Water Company’s P181-billion Service Improvement Plan is aligned with the government’s thrust to build more infrastructure that are climate resilient, support conservation, and reduce risks brought about by disasters. In a statement, the firm said the plan, which...
K-pop group BLACKPINK performed at a charity concert organized by Brigitte Macron, the first lady of France. The event, the Gala des Pièces Jaunes (Yellow Coins Gala), featured artists including BLACKPINK, Pharrell Williams and Kid Cudi. The Gala des Pièces Jaunes (Yellow Coins Gala) (YG...
Manila Water Company has commissioned its P5.6-billion Novaliches-Balara Aqueduct 4 (NBAQ4) in Quezon City which will convey up to 1,000 million liters of water per day (MLD). In a statement, the utility said this will pave the way for the inspection, assessment, and subsequent rehabilitation of...
An international association of development banks and financial institutions recognized the Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) for promoting energy efficiency. The Association of Development Financing Institutions in Asia and the Pacific (ADFIAP) gave DBP’s Energy Efficiency Savings...
After intensifiyng its lending activities, the Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) netted P5.35-billion earnings in the first nine months of 2022, up 177 percent versus the same period last year. The growth in the state-owned bsnk’s loans to borrowers, as well as the continued rise in net...
The Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA) has recognized top officials of the Securities and Exchange Commission for their contributions in upholding transparency and accountability as accountants in the government service. SEC Chairperson Emilio B. Aquino received the...
The Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA) has recognized top officials of the Securities and Exchange Commission for their contributions in upholding transparency and accountability as accountants in the government service. SEC Chairperson Emilio B. Aquino received the...