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BREAST CANCER PACKAGE NOW UP TO P1.4M – PHILHEALTH

PhilHealth’s Z Benefit package for breast cancer is now up to P1.4 million, a 1400% increase from the previous package of P100,000.PhilHealth Circular 2024-0007, which was published recently, stated that the enhanced Z Benefit Package now covers Stages 0 to 4 of breast cancer and even expanded the eligibility qualifications of members who can avail, […]

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DOT, DOH PARTNER FOR TOURIST FIRST AID CENTERS

The Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Department of Health (DOH) met recently at the DOT Central Office in Makati City to discuss a collaboration on the establishment of a joint flagship project, the Tourist First Aid Centers, in popular tourist destinations with high density of foot traffic in the country.  The meeting was presided […]

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DA CAPS FILIPINO FOOD MONTH WITH TRADE FAIR

The “Buwan ng Kalutong Pilipino” or “Filipino Food Month” (FFM) is celebrated on the month of April every year, following the signing of Proclamation No. 469. This nationwide initiative aims to raise appreciation, preserve, promote, and ensure that our rich culinary traditions and treasures are passed on to the future generations. This year, FFM reflected […]

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PHILHEALTH: CONFINEMENT FOR PERTUSSIS COVERED

In line with the reports on the cases of “whooping cough” in the country, the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) reassured the public that it covers services for inpatient confinement for this condition.PhilHealth President and CEO Emmanuel Ledesma Jr. encouraged all Filipinos to seek medical consultation by availing PhilHealth Konsultasyong Sulit at Tama (Konsulta) Package […]

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CSC STRENGTHENS RIGHT OF GOV’T WORKERS TO ORGANIZE

“Good employee relations is vital in advancing employee welfare and participatory governance.” This was emphasized in a message delivered by Civil Service Commission (CSC) Chairperson Karlo Nograles during the launch and ceremonial signing of the 2024 Rules and Regulations Governing the Exercise of the Right of Government Employees to Organize held recently at the Justice […]

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DA TO IMPORT 25,000 MT OF PELAGIC FISH

Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel, Jr. has approved the importation of 25,000 metric tons of pelagic fish species in the last quarter of 2024, which must arrive in the country before January 15 next year. The importation is in anticipation of reduced fish supply due to the implementation of the three-month closed fishing season that […]

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ZAMBO DEL NORTE ROAD SLOPE PROTECTION FINISHED

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has implemented slope protection measures along portions of Liloy – Siocon Road in the municipality of Baliguian, Zamboanga del Norte. DPWH Region 9 Director Cayamombao Dia reported that locals now benefit from a completed road slope structure covering 1,700 square meters in Barangay Kauswagan. Costing P17 million, […]

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DTI, PCCI TO LAUNCH HALAL HUB IN MAKATI CITY

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), in collaboration with the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) Makati, unveiled a strategic initiative during the PCCI’s Second General Membership Meeting at the Makati Diamond Residences Legaspi Ballroom. This new partnership aims to establish a Halal Hub in Makati City and position the Philippines as a […]

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PH SHARES GREEN ENERGY MOVES IN SINGAPORE CONFAB

The Philippines, through the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), continues to make significant advances in building a favorable investment climate for the renewable energy industry and nature-based solutions initiatives as part of the Philippines’ contribution to global climate action. DENR Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo Loyzaga shared the Department’s initiatives in creating an enabling […]

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2M INT’L VISITORS IN PH FOR Q1 2024 – FRASCO

The Philippines has already received over two million international visitors, the Department of Tourism (DOT) reported. The country’s tourism receipts from January 1 to March 31, 2024, have also accounted for around P157.62 billion, which translates to an estimated 120.70 percent recovery rate from the P130.59 billion revenue gained from the same period in 2019 […]