Philhealth told to pay debts
A SENATOR has urged the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) to fast-track the fulfillment of its financial obligations and benefits payments to private hospitals,...
SCTEX bridge reopens on Sept. 29
AMID ONGOING rehabilitation works, the Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway’s (SCTEX) Pasig Potrero Bridge in Porac, Pampanga will be reopened to traffic starting today, Sept. 29, its...
Abra lawyer’s assassins known
BAGUIO CITY — Police investigating the Sept. 14 assassination of Abra lawyer, Maria Saniata Liwliwa G. Alzate, said on Thursday that they have identified...
Joint program for upskilling of clinical care associates launched
THE COMMISSION on Higher Education (CHED) and the Department of Health (DOH) signed and launched on Thursday the implementing guidelines for an upskilling program...
Resumption of Davao-Jinjiang flights seen to deepen ties
DAVAO CITY — The Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) expressed optimism at the deepening of ties between this city and Jianjiang City in China, following...
Removal of China’s floating barrier a reaction, not provocation — Manila
MANILA’S REMOVAL of a floating barrier installed by the Chinese coast guard in the area claimed by the Philippines in the South China Sea was a reactionary measure and should not be treated as provocative action against China, the Philippines’ defense chief said on Wednesday.
Congress reallocating intel funds for agencies monitoring China’s incursions
MEMBERS of Congress agreed on Wednesday to reallocate confidential and intelligence funds (CIF) to agencies in-charge of surveillance and intelligence gathering on China’s incursions into the Philippines’ maritime territories.
Senate panel swiftly passes Ombudsman and CoA budgets
PROPOSED BUDGETS of the Commission on Audit (CoA) and the Office of the Ombudsman for 2024 breezed through the Senate Finance Committee on Wednesday...
Imported veggies hurt Benguet
BAGUIO CITY — Benguet vegetable farmers and traders are dismayed that imported vegetables are flooding the Philippine market, prompting them to urge the Department...
Center to reform ex-terrorists
COTABATO CITY — Officials are looking forward to an easier reintegration into society of hundreds of former Abu Sayyaf terrorists in Sulu with the...
BI arrests wanted Indian
BAGUIO CITY — An Indian man, wanted for various alleged fraudulent activities, was captured by Philippine immigration agents at a restaurant in Bantay town,...
Kapihan Cult still under probe
THE POLICE Regional Office 13 (PRO13) said on Wednesday that it is not only investigating but also helping multi-sectoral leaders in providing clarity and...