DOH: Seniors no longer need purchase booklet for medicine discounts

MANILA, — Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Teodoro Herbosa announced that senior citizens will no longer need to present a purchase booklet to receive discounts on their medication. This change is part of Administrative Order No. 2024-0017, signed by Herbosa, which implements the Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2010. The act aims to provide ample benefits…

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DOST SOCCSKSARGEN, Kilambay Plantation Champion Sustainable Bamboo Industry at the Bamboo Technology and Innovation Summit 2026

The Department of Science and Technology hosted the Bamboo Technology and Innovation Summit 2026 on March 4 to 5, 2026 in Cebu City. The summit gathered key stakeholders to strengthen bamboo as a strategic resource for sustainable development and green industrial growth in the Philippines. DOST SOCCSKSARGEN Regional Director Engr. Sammy P. Malawan and Provincial…

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Global Recession 2023: How Plan B helps secure a family’s financial future

MAY PLAN B KA NA BA? Life insurance provides families with financial security amid challenging economic times according to BDO Unibank SVP and chief investment officer Frederico Rafael “Fritz” D. Ocampo and BDO Life President and CEO Renato Vergel de Dios during a recent online seminar, “Life Insurance: Plan B against Economic Uncertainty” hosted by…

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DPWH, DSWD POST IMPROVED BUDGET UTILIZATION RATE—NEDA EXEC

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) are among the most improved agencies in terms capital spending, a socioeconomic planning official said on Tuesday. “Actually, the more competent agency to answer this is really DBM (Department of Budget and Management). So, ang natatandaan ko lang doon…

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DOST Ilocos Region Partners with Vintar to Advance Clean Energy, Smart Mobility

VINTAR, Ilocos Norte — The Department of Science and Technology Ilocos Region (DOST Ilocos Region) successfully partnered with the local government of Vintar to implement a suite of innovation-driven solutions aimed at addressing rising fuel costs and revitalizing local industries. During the recent consultative meeting, DOST Ilocos Region Regional Director Teresita A. Tabaog and Provincial…

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PBBM signs laws for building evacuation centers, student loan payment moratorium

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday signed into law the Ligtas Pinoy Centers Act and the Student Loan Payment Moratorium During Disasters Emergencies Act, underscoring his administration’s commitment to supporting families and students affected by calamities.  In his speech, President Marcos said the Ligtas Pinoy Center Act mandates the establishment of fully equipped evacuation…

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