Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Teodoro Herbosa on Tuesday, March 12 issued a directive to the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) to bolster the primary care benefits offered through its “Konsulta” benefit package across the country. (Photo from DOH) In line with...
(Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) It's a "love of country index", not a call to arms. That's how San Jose del Monte City lone district Rep. Florida "Rida" Robes described the results of the OCTA Research survey, which indicated...
The local stock market lost the bulk of last Friday’s gains after US bourses closed lower. The main index fell 69.97 points or 1.01 percent to close at 6,872.24 as the Property sector led the retreat across the board. Volume dropped to 507 million shares worth P3.76 billion as losers trounced...
The government's share of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor) income remained below its pre-pandemic levels last year, data from the Bureau of the Treasury indicated. According to the Treasury report, the national government received P33.85 billion from Pagcor's income from January...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) will step up its cooperation with other countries in the campaign against illegal drugs following the discovery of at least 20 bricks of cocaine that were fished out off the waters of Arteche town in Eastern Samar last week. PNP spokesperson Col. Jean...
Commodore Jay Tarriela (File photo) The Philippine government is not keen on waging a war in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) despite its transparency initiative to show the aggression and dangerous actions by China, according to the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG). Commodore Jay Tarriela, PCG...
Jamie Malonzo led the way anew as Barangay Ginebra took down Phoenix, 102-92, for its second win in the 2024 PBA Philippine Cup on Sunday night, March 10, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Jamie Malonzo leads the way anew for Ginebra. (PBA Images) The Kings leaned on a strong third quarter showing to...
Robert Bolick delivered another electrifying performance in his PBA career after resetting his personal best to 46 points in NLEX's romp of Converge, 115-93, in the 2024 PBA Philippine Cup on Saturday, March 9. Robert Bolick delivers a monstrous performance in NLEX win over Converge. (PBA Images)...
JM Calma and Arvin Tolentino led the way as NorthPort escaped Meralco in the endgame, 90-85, for its third straight win in the 2024 PBA Philippine Cup on Sunday, March 10, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. NorthPort’s JM Calma. (PBA Images) After an opening day overtime loss to...
Vice Admiral Toribio Adaci Jr., Flag Officer in Command of the Philippine Navy (PN) (Photo courtesy of PN) The Philippine Navy (PN) formally integrated into its reserve force 119 volunteers after they finished their basic military training on Saturday, March 10. Vice Adm. Toribio Adaci Jr.,...
(L-R) MILF and GPH Joint Peace Security Committee (JPSC) co-chairmen Senior Minister Von Al Haq and Maj. Gen. Francisco Ariel Felicidario III (Ret.) give updates on the Bangsamoro peace process during a recent media engagement at the JPSC Operations Center in Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao del...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines’ (AFP) adoption of a new defense concept centered on the protection of the country’s maritime territory is not intended to escalate tensions in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). AFP spokesperson Col. Francel Margareth Padilla explained that the implementation of...
