Some senators were elated with the Department of Health’s (DOH) latest directive to relieve senior citizens of the need to present their purchase slip booklets to avail themselves of the discount on medicines. Sen. Loren Legarda welcomed the directive saying this would also enhance the...
As 2024 draws to a close, the Department of Tourism (DOT) celebrates a year defined by resilience, recovery, and progress. Significant strides have been made in revitalizing the Philippine tourism sector, setting the stage for sustained growth and global recognition. Under the leadership of DOT...
TACLOBAN CITY - The Department of Public Works and Highways has issued a public advisory prohibiting heavy equipment vehicles from crossing the Biliran Bridge. The bridge was seen shaking that may have been caused by the strong winds and huge volume of traffic going in and out of the province...
Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda (PPAB) Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda expressed his gratitude to the Department of Health (DOH) for heeding the call to remove senior citizens' requirement to present a purchase booklet in order to...
Photo from Pixabay As Filipinos celebrate the holiday season with family gatherings, festive feasts, and joyful reunions, the Department of Health (DOH) on Monday, Dec. 23 reminded everyone to be mindful of their health. During the “Ligtas Christmas” hospital preparedness and response...
Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Teodoro J. Herbosa announced on Monday, Dec. 23 that senior citizens will no longer need to present a purchase booklet to receive a 20 percent discount on medicines under Republic Act No. 9994, or the Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2010. The decision was...
President Marcos’ chief economic manager stated that he expects an additional P300 billion to be injected into the government’s treasury over the next five years following the planned revision of existing passive income tax law. Department of Finance (DOF) Secretary Ralph G. Recto, during...
The Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded Qualified Service Person (QSP) accreditation to three Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) associations, ensuring the safe, efficient, and professional delivery of LPG services to the public. The DOE’s Oil Industry Management Bureau (OIMB) awarded QSP...
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has firmed up the intricate ‘tariff-setting parameters’ or price determination methodology that will anchor the 20-year power supply agreements (PSAs) in the third Green Energy Auction (GEA-3) to be administered by the Department of Energy (DOE) -...
(Department of Social Welfare and Development/Tara, Basa! Facebook Page) To further empower students and enhance educational support, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Friday, Dec. 20 renewed its partnership with the Department of Education (DepEd) for the continuation of...
Filipinos may soon experience relief from the additional burdens linked to paying electricity bills as the Department of Finance (DOF) and the Department of Energy (DOE) have signed a joint memorandum circular (JMC) granting tax exemptions to qualified electric cooperatives (ECs). According to DOF,...
Motorists may need to brace themselves for the holiday season as Christmas week is anticipated to bring another round of oil price hikes. Based on four-day Means of Platts Singapore (MOPS) trading and the average forex rate, analysts expect gasoline prices to increase by P0.35 to P0.80 per liter,...
