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Senator Bong Go has expressed his support for the proposed suspension of the increase in PhilHealth premiums for the year 2024. This aligns with the sentiments of Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Ted Herbosa, who has urged President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to reconsider the scheduled premium hike. Acknowledging the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and […]
The House of Representatives has been asked to investigate the power crisis brewing in Palawan and to seek relief for its citizens amid the skyrocketing prices of electricity in the province.House Resolution (HR) No. 1544, introduced by Speaker Martin Romualdez and Palawan Representatives Jose Alvarez and Edgardo Salvame, seeks to direct the House Committee on […]
Bulakenyo consumers flocked to the KADIWA Retail Selling activity of the Department of Agriculture-Agribusiness and Marketing Assistance Division (AMAD) Regional Field Office-Cordillera Administrative Region held in front of Bulacan Capitol Gymnasium in the City of Malolos recently as some highland vegetables from some farmers from Mankayan, Benguet were sold. With the help of the Provincial […]
Aiming to expedite and fortify vaccination efforts for high-risk populations in the province, Negros Occidental Governor Bong Lacson joined the Project Orientation and Microplanning Session for COVID-19 Vaccine Delivery Support Trance (CDS 3). The event was spearheaded by Relief International, UNICEF, Department of Health, and Negros Occidental Provincial Health Office. “Prevention of the spread of […]
The Villar Foundation recognized 19 outstanding cooperatives and community enterprises which models of good practice in poverty reduction for the year 2023. The awarding ceremony was held recently in Las Piñas City. Senator Cynthia Villar acknowledged them as models for their good practices in poverty alleviation among their members and in support of their community. […]
“Sa wakas, yung ipinaglalaban natin na 30% increase sa PhilHealth benefits, aprubado na.” This was the statement of AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee as he welcomed the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) Board of Director’s (BOD) approval on Wednesday of the 30% increase on the benefits it offers to allay fears of Filipinos of […]
A House inquiry ordered by Speaker Martin Romualdez has prompted popular coffee chain Starbucks to lift the cap it has imposed on the 20-percent discount senior citizens and persons with disability (PWDs) are legally entitled to. Angela Cole, who identified herself as operations director of Starbucks Coffee, told the House committee on ways and means […]
City of Manila received environmental equipment from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to help improve the current waste management system. Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna and Department of Public Services Officer-in-Charge Kayle Nicole Amurao formally received the Mobile Materials Recovery Facility along with other equipment from UNDP Resident Representative Dr. Selva Ramachandran at the City […]
Senator Risa Hontiveros expressed alarm over the Bureau of Immigration’s issuance of work visas to fake corporations, which has allowed entry to thousands of foreigners. “This is a national security risk. Hindi natin alam baka mga sindikato at kriminal na ang mga nakapasok sa bansa,” Hontiveros said. “Hindi natin alam baka mga sindikato at kriminal […]
Senator Mark Villar, Chairperson of the Committee on Banks, Financial Institutions and Currencies successfully led the discussion on 3 Senate Resolutions, 6 Senate Bills, and 1 House Bill, collectively called the Anti-Financial Account Scamming Act or AFASA. “There is a dramatic rise in cyber financial crimes such as online selling scams, investment scams, loan scams, […]