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Emphasizing that out-of-pocket expenses continue to burden Filipinos despite enactment of the Universal Health Care Law, Senator Bong Go said the expanded maternity benefits of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) should help ease the financial woes of Filipino families, especially mothers who need access to proper care before, during, and after childbirth. Go stated […]
Solid North Party-list Rep. Ching Bernos lauded the announcement of expanded PhilHealth maternity benefits starting April 30, saying the development “will help ensure the health and welfare of expecting mothers and their children.” President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. on Wednesday announced the expanded Philhealth benefits, which includes the increase in coverage for normal delivery to P29,000 […]
Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III paid tribute to Filipino workers at home and abroad, citing their vital role in driving the Philippine economy and shaping the country’s future as the nation marked Labor Day. “Sa pagdiriwang natin ng Araw ng Paggawa, kinikilala natin ang mahalagang papel ng bawat manggagawa sa pag-usad ng ating ekonomiya at […]
Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso used a sustainability forum to present his administration’s development record, citing stronger public healthcare, expanded education services, thousands of new jobs, and the city’s first Summer Pride Parade as evidence that sustainable development was taking hold in the capital. Speaking at the Manila Bulletin Sustainability Forum held at […]
Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano reiterated his call for a living wage for Filipino workers, stressing that true recovery must be anchored on dignity and fairness in the labor sector. In his message on Labor Day 2026, Cayetano emphasized his vision of a just and humane society as embodied in the Constitution. The veteran […]
The public deserves facts – not false narratives – on the flood control issue. Senate President Pro Tempore and Blue Ribbon Committee Chairman Ping Lacson stressed this as he finalized his move to bring the panel’s accomplishments so far to the plenary, amid questions raised by some lawmakers over the focus on partial findings. Lacson […]
Senator Bong Go renewed his call for the urgent consideration of his proposed fuel relief measure, emphasizing the need for a ready legal framework that can protect ordinary Filipino consumers from sudden increases in basic household expenses, including electricity and water bills. Go appealed as power consumers faced higher electricity bills in April. Various media […]
Negros Occidental Governor Bong Lacson, together with the Autism Society of the Philippines – Bacolod Chapter, led the “Angels Walk for Autism” at SM City Bacolod, bringing together families, advocates, and community partners in a shared call for inclusion. The event aims to raise awareness about Autism Spectrum Disorder, while strengthening support for individuals on […]
A pivotal measure seeking to resolve the fragmented governance of the Philippine education system has been filed in the House of Representatives, directly responding to the critical findings of the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM II). House Bill No. 9006, officially titled the “National Coordinating Council for Education (NCCE) Act,” was introduced by Second […]
Senator Mark Villar highlighted the growing impact of the Anti-Financial Account Scamming Act (AFASA), citing recent arrests and convictions as clear proof that the law is effectively being enforced to combat online financial crimes and protect Filipino consumers. “As the Principal Sponsor and Author of the AFASA Law, I am encouraged that we are now […]