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Cavite teachers undergo cancer screening
by Rhodina Villanueva - February 16, 2025 - 12:00am
Up to 150 public school teachers in Cavite availed themselves of the free cervical and breast cancer screening conducted on Friday by the Department of Health.
Comelec releases list of bets’ online campaign platforms
by Rhodina Villanueva - February 16, 2025 - 12:00am
The Commission on Elections has released the list of senatorial candidates who registered their social media accounts and were given approval to use these in their campaign activities for the May 12 elections. ...
29 repatriated OFWs from Israel arrive
by Rhodina Villanueva - February 15, 2025 - 12:00am
Twenty-nine overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Israel who availed themselves of the government’s repatriation program are now back in the Philippines, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) said.
Handle ballots with care – Comelec
by Rhodina Villanueva - February 15, 2025 - 12:00am
Official ballots to be used in the May 12 midterm elections must be securely packed to ensure compatibility with voting machines, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said at a press briefing on Thursday.
FDA recalls oral drops
by Rhodina Villanueva - February 12, 2025 - 12:00am
Oral drop medicine Cefixime (Triocef) has been recalled from the market for failing to meet the required product specifications of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
PhilHealth: P6.79 billion COVID claims reimbursed
by Rhodina Villanueva - February 11, 2025 - 12:00am
Despite pandemic restrictions being lifted in July 2023, total reimbursements for COVID-19-related claims reached P6.79 billion last year, according to the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth).
Comelec tells bets: Don’t harm the environment
by Rhodina Villanueva - February 9, 2025 - 12:00am
With only two days before the start of the campaign period for the May 12 elections, the Commission on Elections has urged political candidates to adopt environment-friendly campaign practices while seeking public...
1,517 HFMD cases logged nationwide
by Rhodina Villanueva - February 8, 2025 - 12:00am
Up to 1,517 cases of hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) were recorded across the country from Jan. 1 to 18, according to the Department of Health.
DMW to support kin of missing seafarer
by Rhodina Villanueva - February 8, 2025 - 12:00am
The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has assured the family of a Filipino seafarer who has been missing for two months of all necessary assistance and support.
Comelec launches Kontra Bigay vs vote buying
by Rhodina Villanueva - February 8, 2025 - 12:00am
The Commission on Elections yesterday urged Filipino voters not to accept money from political candidates engaged in vote buying, and not to vote for them in the May 12 elections.
Impounding of P89.9 billion PhilHealth ‘excess funds’ hit
by Rhodina Villanueva - February 4, 2025 - 12:00am
As the Supreme Court is set to hold oral arguments today on the petitions opposing the transfer of the P89.9-billion “excess funds” of the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. to the national treasury, personalities...
Comelec seeks more spacious, comfortable polling places
by Rhodina Villanueva - February 2, 2025 - 12:00am
To provide the public, especially the vulnerable sectors, with ease of voting, the Commission on Elections is looking at transferring polling places to more spacious and comfortable venues.
Junk barangay execs’ term extension bill, President Marcos urged
by Rhodina Villanueva - February 1, 2025 - 12:00am
President Marcos has been asked to reject a proposal to extend the terms of office of barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) officials from three to six years.
Comelec readies rules on talent fees for endorsers
by Rhodina Villanueva - February 1, 2025 - 12:00am
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will soon require candidates to include talent fees of influencers and celebrities in their campaign expenditures in the May midterm elections.
DOH offers help in DepEd sex education content
by Rhodina Villanueva - January 29, 2025 - 12:00am
The Department of Health yesterday said it is ready to collaborate with the Department of Education and assist teachers in improving the content of sex education to ensure that the subject is more comprehensible...
Suspending PhilHealth collection not feasible – DOH
by Rhodina Villanueva - January 28, 2025 - 12:00am
The Department of Health disagrees with calls to suspend the collection of Philippine Health Insurance Corp. premium contributions this ye
DOLE announces job fair in Pasay City
by Rhodina Villanueva - January 26, 2025 - 12:00am
The Department of Labor and Employment will hold a two-day job fair offering close to 5,000 employment opportunities in various sectors.
Mock polls achieve 100% transmission rate – Comelec
by Rhodina Villanueva - January 26, 2025 - 12:00am
The mock polls held in 30 barangays across the country yesterday were successful, with a transmission rate of 100 percent, according to the Commission on Elections.
Comelec holds mock polls in 30 barangays
by Rhodina Villanueva - January 25, 2025 - 12:00am
To better prepare for the May 12 elections, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) will hold mock polls today in 30 barangays across the country.
Comelec may compel bets to attend debates
by Rhodina Villanueva - January 25, 2025 - 12:00am
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is eyeing a resolution that will require candidates to attend debates in order to help voters make informed choices in the May 12 polls.
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