The Department of the Interior and Local Government ordered police stations Wednesday to deploy cops at Social Amelioration Program (SAP) remittance centers for its second tranche of cash aid distribution. …
The Department of Health said Wednesday face shield price should not be higher than P50, as they would be required in workplaces and public transportation. DOH Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire …
Department of Trade and Industry announced the President Rodrigo Duterte approved its new protocols in the workplace under the modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ), including wearing of the face shield. …
President Rodrigo Duterte promised he would put corrupt officials of the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) behind bars, which is currently under investigation over alleged anomalies. “Huwag kayong magkakamali…itong PhilHealth. …
The World Health Organization (WHO) said it is discussing with Russia health authorities for possible WHO prequalification of its new COVID-19 vaccine, a WHO spokesperson said Tuesday. “It’s vital that …
Chinese authorities allegedly found the novel coronavirus on the packaging of imported frozen seafood from the port of Dalian City, which recently had an outbreak. The virus was allegedly found …
Now resigned PhilHealth (Philippine Health Insurance Corporation) senior vice president Augustus De Villa said he quit because of delicadeza. “Sa kadahilanan ng delicadeza po. Ako po ay isang taong marangal, …
The Department of Education (DepEd) clarified Tuesday that students do not need to wear uniforms while participating in any distance learning approach when the class opens on August 24. “Nais …
Senators grilled Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) Tuesday for its possibly “over-bloated” list of senior citizen beneficiaries that included minor members as young as three years old. Senator Francis Tolentino …
Presidential Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC) Commissioner Greco Belgica said corruption in PhilHealth is from “head to toe,” citing the state insurer’s president and CEO should be fired to fix the problem. …
PhilHealth revealed Tuesday that Southern Philippines Medical Center in Davao City has the highest amount of claims under Philippine Health Insurance Corporation’s Internal Reimbursement (IRM) program for COVID- 19 patients …
The Parents-Teachers Alliance (PTA) asked President Rodrigo Duterte to postpone class opening schedule on August 24 to have more preparation time. PTA chairperson Atty. Emilio Abelita III said in an …
Former Commission on Elections chairman Sixto Brillantes Jr passed away Tuesday morning due to COVID-19, Comelec spokesperson James Jimenez said. “This is to confirm the passing of former Chairperson Sixto …
Whistleblower and former PhilHealth official said the agency wrongly credited almost P10 million to a rural bank in Bataan in an attempt to allegedly corrupt some funds, Tuesday. Resigned anti-fraud …
Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra ordered Tuesday an investigation on the killing of Anakpawis chairman Randall “Randy” Echanis. He, however, said that Echanis’ family need to confirm first if the man …
The Philippines could record more than 7,000 new COVID-19 cases daily in the next days, said president of the Philippine College of Physicians (PCP), Tuesday. PCP President said in an …
The Department of Education (DepEd) official said the agency has no budget allocation for teachers who tested positive for COVID-19. “COVID medication and treatment funding budgets are not present or …
University of the Philippines (UP) experts urged the government to place Metro Manila under enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) for a month to slow the transmission of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). …
President Rodrigo Duterte hopes for a COVID-free Christmas celebration in the Philippines as he accepted Russia’s offer for the COVID-19 vaccine supply. “Hintay na lang kayo, kaunti na lang talaga …
President Rodrigo Duterte thanked and accepted the offer of Russia to supply the Philippines with COVID-19 vaccines, adding he hopes for a COVID-free Christmas celebration in the country. Duterte responded …
Below are the highlights of President Rodrigo Duterte’s address to the nation on Monday night, August 10. He said the public should follow quarantine measures for their own sake. He …
The Department of Health said it would not ban the rapid testing for COVID-19 because it could be useful for those who already recovered, said Health Undersecretary Rosario Vergeire, Monday. …
Senator Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri bared Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) released P10 million to a 10-bed infirmary in Davao region. The hospital has no COVID-19 cases. “Maraming schemes ‘yan …
Medical professionals and doctors are urging authorities in Metro Manila to stop using thermal scanners and misting at quarantine checkpoints to prevent the spread of COVID-19. National Capital Region Police …
Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said Monday there was a downtrend in COVID-19 cases and that Metro Manila is ready to go back to less stringent general community quarantine (GCQ). “Yes, …
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) announced Sunday persons with disabilities (PWDs) and senior citizens could send authorized representatives to get their second wave of Social Amelioration Program …