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February of each year marks the country’s observance of the National Health Insurance (NHI) Month by virtue of Presidential Proclamation No. 1400 s. 2007 which underlines the important role of social health insurance in every Filipino’s life. The National Health Insurance Program, as a social health insurance (SHI) scheme, is a form of financing and […]
The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) has provided more than P2 billion worth of direct assistance to more than 250,000 individuals with health-related problems seeking financial help in 2022 through its flagship Medical Assistance Program (MAP). “True to our mission of providing responsive assistance to eligible recipients and beneficiaries, the PCSO has helped hundreds of […]
The upcoming first-ever summer edition of the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) slated for April elicited an overwhelming response from film makers and producers after receiving a total of 33 film submissions. Of the overall number of films submitted, 23 are new films, while 10 are resubmissions from the December 2022 MMFF. MMDA Acting Chairman […]
Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco convened the Tourism Coordinating Council (TCC) in a meeting held at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) where she laid down the strategic directions that the Department will take in a bid to hasten the recovery of the pandemic-hit sector. This is the first time that the […]
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) completed a 30-lineal meter bridge that now improves accessibility and provides ease of travel to locals and motorists in Barangay Apurawan, Aborlan, Palawan. Citing a report by DPWH Region IV-B Director Gerald Pacanan, DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan said that the New Hilipad Bridge along Aramaywan-Berong-Puerto Princesa Road […]
The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) on Monday expressed support for amendments to Republic Act No. (RA) 11223 or the Universal Health Care Act that would allow the President to suspend and adjust the period of implementation of the premium rates scheduled for PhilHealth contributors, as it acknowledged that the government should be given the […]
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has facilitated safer and faster mobility for Maria Aurora residents in the province of Aurora by constructing a new bridge that connects far-flung communities. DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan, citing a report from DPWH Regional Office 3 Director Roseller Tolentino, said that a two-lane bridge completed by the […]
The Department of Agriculture (DA), under the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., reaffirmed its commitment to stop the spread of the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) virus in the country by reinforcing disease control measures. For 2023, the DA-Bureau of Animal Industry (DA-BAI) has allotted a P177.78 million in funds for the government’s Avian […]
Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco led the groundbreaking ceremony of the 10th Tourist Rest Area (TRA) in Palawan which aims to enhance the overall tourist experience of both foreign and local visitors. The TRA, a flagship project of the DOT that is among the priority programs of President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr., is […]
To ensure a healthy and productive workforce, mental and physical fitness programs are needed to promote employee well-being—this was stressed by Civil Service Commission (CSC) Chairperson Karlo Nograles. Under CSC Resolution No. 1901265 or the Guidelines on the Development of Mental Health Program (MHP) in the Public Sector promulgated on 23 October 2019, and circularized […]