The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (Philhealth) on Monday, Nov. 1, reminded Filipinos 60 years old and above that they are mandatorily covered under the National Health Insurance Program. (PhilHealth / MANILA BULLETIN) This is pursuant to the Republic Act (RA) 10645 and as reiterated under...
Opposition Senator Francis “Kiko” N. Pangilinan on Monday November 1 pushed anew for the passage of a measure that would give tax perks to Filipino manufacturers of COVID-19 medical supplies, stressing this would ensure adequate supply that are not overpriced and create jobs. ‘’As much as...
Photo from AFC The Philippines conceded a late goal to suffer a 1-0 defeat to Timor-Leste Sunday, Oct. 31 and finish dead last in Group H of the 2022 AFC U-23 Asian Cup Qualifiers at the Jalan Besar Stadium in Singapore. The Young Azkals were minutes away from settling for a scoreless draw in their...
Photo from PNVF Seven men’s and seven women’s teams have confirmed participation in the first Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) Champions League set late this month In a post from its official Twitter account, the PNVF released the groupings for the said weeklong affair for the...
Farmers have asked the Department of Agriculture (DA) and the National Food Authority (NFA) to immediately provide more large-capacity mechanical grain dryers to help them during this palay harvest season, which is facing the onset of La Nina. Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas (KMP) said in a...
The Department of Public Works and Highway (DPWH) has completed the five-storey multi-purpose building of the Philippine National Police (PNP) at Camp Crame in Quezon City. DPWH Secretary Roger G. Mercado marches with PNP Deputy Chief for Administration Police Lieutenant General Joselito M. Vera...
(Photo from Philippine Red Cross) The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Sunday, Oct. 31, encourages everyone to give blood and help save lives. By donating blood, the humanitarian organization said that one can potentially save up to four lives, and improve the health and quality of life of many...
A lone bettor won the P5.9 million jackpot prize of Lotto 6/42 during a draw on Saturday, Oct. 30, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) said. Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (Manila Bulletin) The bettor, who bought the lucky ticket in Valenzuela City, hit the winning combination...
Presidential aspirant Senator Panfilo Lacson said he supports the Philippines entering into a joint venture agreement with China to develop the West Philippine Sea, as long as the 60-40 provision under the 1987 Constitution is maintained and followed. Lacson said it is very crucial for the...
Individuals in the most vulnerable areas in Batangas were vaccinated against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) said on Saturday, Oct. 30. PRC Batangas vaccination In a statement, PRC said that through its Bakuna Bus and Bakuna Center, they have vaccinated a total of...
The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) and the European Union (EU) delegation strengthened their partnership on gender equality and women's empowerment. (Photo from PCW) EU Ambassador to the Philippines Luc Veron and Ambassador of the Netherlands to the Philippines Sakia de Lang met with PCW...
The Department of Agriculture’s (DA) Philippine Carabao Center (PCC) has launched a oneSTore.ph vending machine that serves ready-to-consume dairy carabao products 24/7. Photo from Philippine News Agency Located beside the entrance of the Milka Krem outlet in the Science City of Muñoz, Nueva...
