Malacañang has ordered the Department of Health (DOH) to coordinate with regional directors and hospitals to ensure the prompt processing of legitimate claims under the Medical Assistance to Indigent and Financially Incapacitated Patients (MAIFIP) program. Executive Secretary Ralph Recto said faster processing
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The Philippines’ current account deficit widened by 51.7 percent to $15.44 billion in the first
Julia Barretto and Bianca Umali expressed interest in working together again if the right project
Malacañang has ordered the Department of Health (DOH) to coordinate with regional directors and hospitals to ensure the prompt processing of legitimate claims under
Modern technology is helping the Philippines strengthen disaster preparedness, with the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) using artificial intelligence (AI) and other tools
The Philippines, as this year’s ASEAN chair, will host a high-level inclusive business forum on September 22 in Pasay City to promote greater MSME
Education Secretary Sonny Angara called for stronger cooperation among schools, local governments, and police to improve campus security following the fatal shooting at Banga
Around 6,000 volunteers joined the 41st International Coastal Cleanup at Baseco Beach in Tondo, Manila, collecting waste and debris washed ashore. The Department of
Bulacan Gov. Daniel Fernando called for immediate relief and stronger flood control measures for communities affected by recurring floods during a meeting with Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon and local leaders on September 18.
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Cainta, Rizal Mayor Keith Nieto announced Saturday that he will take medical
Senator Robin Padilla reaffirmed that he will leave politics when his term
DILG Secretary Juanito Victor “Jonvic” Remulla will delay his scheduled trip to
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The Philippines’ chicken meat imports are expected to rise by 14.7 percent to 780,000 metric tons in 2027, driven by higher demand from the
Toyota Motor Philippines Corp. (TMP) expects vehicle production to fall by nearly 6 percent this year to about 60,000 units amid weaker demand and
The Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) urged the government to pair any increase in excise taxes on (SSBs) with measures that improve Filipinos’
ABS-CBN Corp. is set to retrench around 200 employees, or 7 percent of its workforce, following a review of its operations amid challenges facing
The Ladies Philippine Golf Tour’s top players will face a strong Taiwan LPGA Tour field in the Kenda Tire Cup, which starts September 23 at the Taichung International Country Club in Taiwan. Seven of
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Rain or Shine head coach Yeng Guiao has signed a two-year contract
Filipino boxer Mark Vicelles is determined to make the most of his
Julia Barretto and Bianca Umali expressed interest in working together again if the right project comes along following their first feature collaboration in “Always
Singer-songwriter Moira Dela Torre has spoken publicly about the showbiz fallout that began after she unfollowed several celebrities and reportedly parted ways with Cornerstone
BTS member Jin has joined Spotify’s Billions Club after his solo single “Don’t Say You Love Me” surpassed 1 billion streams. The song reached
Rizza Dizon said she would support her daughter Ryzza Mae Dizon if she decides to start dating. The mother said she hopes her daughter’s
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Former DPWH Bulacan First District engineer Henry Alcantara testified before the Sandiganbayan that he delivered ₱800 million in cash to former lawmaker Zaldy Co as part of alleged dealings tied to infrastructure projects. He said he first met
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The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has warned the public about increasing sightings of Finlayson’s squirrels in Metro Manila, which resemble chipmunks and are often mistaken for native wildlife. The animals have been spotted in campuses,
Senator Loren Legarda has criticized the Department of Agriculture’s plan to import 300,000 to 350,000 metric tons of fish, saying it comes at a time when high fuel costs are already crippling local fishers. She stressed that the
The Senate Blue Ribbon Committee will invite former congressman Elizaldy Co to testify in its flood control corruption probe following his arrest in the Czech Republic, according to Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson. Lacson said the panel
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