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BOC LAUDS TOP TAXPAYERS AND IMPORTERS FOR 2022

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) Post Clearance Audit Group (PCAG) recognized top taxpayers and importers for the Calendar Year 2022 for their exemplary tax compliance and commitment to paying taxes responsibly. The PCAG held an awarding ceremony on February 15 in the Bureau of Customs, Port Area, Manila. Under Commissioner Bienvenido Rubio’s leadership, the BOC […]

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JOINT PROGRAM LAUNCHED TO ADDRESS TEEN PREGNANCY

Officials from the Philippine government, Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), and the United Nations (UN) jointly launched on February 20, 2023, a program that aims to address the high rates of adolescent pregnancies in the country. Funded by the Republic of Korea, through the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), the joint program “Accelerating the Reduction […]

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PHILHEALTH TO HIKE OUTPATIENT DIALYSIS SESSIONS

The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) is set increase the number of covered outpatient hemodialysis sessions from 90 to 156. “Good news po ito sa ating dialysis patients dahil ngayong taon ay nakatakdang itaas ng PhilHealth ang bilang ng covered outpatient hemodialysis sessions. Mula 90 sessions ay magiging 156 na po ang covered,” PhilHealth acting […]

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MMDA OPENS CALOOCAN ADOPT-A-PARK PROJECT PHASE 2

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and the local government of Caloocan unveiled the expansion of Caloocan City Nature Park Phase 2 located at Barangay 179, Amparo Subdivision, North Caloocan City, as part of the agency’s Adopt-A-Park project. MMDA Acting Chairman Atty. Don Artes, Caloocan City Mayor Dale Gonzalo Malapitan, and Caloocan City 1st District […]

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PH SECURES NOMINATIONS FOR WORLD TRAVEL AWARDS

Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco announced that the Philippines and two of its leading destinations, Intramuros and Cebu, have been nominated for major awards under the Asia category of the 30th World Travel Awards (WTA). The Philippines is once again in the running as Asia’s Leading Beach Destination at the 2023 edition […]

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DPWH OPENS MATANAO, DAVAO DEL SUR ROAD PROJECT

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed its P49-million road concreting project that now benefits Barangays Cabasagan and Bangkal in Matanao, Davao del Sur. In his report to DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan, DPWH Davao del Sur District Engineer Nicomedes Parilla, Jr. said that the newly-paved road stretching 2.78 kilometers provides smoother and […]

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HYBRID SEEDS TO PUSH PH RICE PRODUCTION – DA

A strategy plan is now being developed by the Department of Agriculture (DA) that will promote the planting of hybrid seeds to 1.5 million hectares of rice land during the dry season, Agriculture Assistant Secretary for Operations Arnel De Mesa said. This was after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. approved the adoption of hybrid rice varieties […]

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MMDA JOINS DTI INSPECTION OF AGORA PUBLIC MARKET

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority, together with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and San Juan City government, inspected the Agora Public Market to monitor compliance with the suggested retail prices (SRP) of basic necessities and prime commodities. The inspection was led by MMDA Acting Chairman Atty. Don Artes, MMDA General Manager Undersecretary Procopio […]

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FEBRUARY IS NAT’L HEALTH INSURANCE MONTH

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 […]

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PCSO GIVES P2B IN DIRECT MEDICAL AID IN 2022

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 […]