MANILA — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday, Jan. 14, ordered Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Teodoro Herbosa to ensure the uninterrupted delivery of services by the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth). At the signing of the 2025 national budget in December last year, President Marcos assured PhilHealth will continue to provide uninterrupted services…
By Connie Calipay LEGAZPI CITY – The Department of Public Works and Highways-Bicol (DPWH-5) has reinforced manpower and equipment for the urgent and continuing repairs of portions of the Andaya Highway connecting Camarines Sur and Camarines Norte, which was destroyed by land collapse, causing heavy traffic along the stretch. DPWH-5 Regional Director Virgilio Eduarte said Friday…
DOST XI as the program lead represented by Engr. Howell (right most) personally delivered the crafting tools to the students of Luyungan IP High School on June 16, 2023 at Bancud, Malaybalay City. With the goal of empowering indigenous culture, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) in region 10 upgrades Luyungan IP High School’s…
A meaningful Amateur Songwriting Competition for a cause was successfully held recently under the theme “Creating Music, Changing Lives,” bringing together aspiring songwriters in a celebration of creativity, talent, and purpose. The event was a collaborative effort of CISAT Education, CISAT Foundation, and LMDA Records and Studio, aimed at providing a platform for emerging songwriters…
The Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFOMS) welcomes the report released by UN Special Rapporteur Irene Khan, which underscores issues related to press freedom and the safety of journalists and civil society actors in the Philippines. The report acknowledges the positive steps undertaken by the government, such as the adoption of the UN Action…
Like a mentor watching their students rise to success, DOST Northern Mindanao is proud of Heaven’s Bakehaus for turning small beginnings into a big success story. From a humble ₱5,000 capital and a team of three in 2012, Heaven’s Bakehaus has grown into a nationally recognized MSME. Owned and managed by Mr. Marc T. Claro…
MANILA – The Philippines and Germany vowed to continue to push for transformative climate and biodiversity action through the Transformative Actions for Climate and Ecological Protection and Development (TRANSCEND) Project — a joint initiative that strengthens climate governance, empowers communities, and protects ecosystems. The Climate Change Commission (CCC) underscored the need to turn climate projects into…
The Board of Investments (BOI) has registered P607.22 billion worth of investment projects from January to April 17 this year. BOI Director Sandra Marie Recolizado said the figure is almost half of the registered projects for the full year of 2023, valued at P1.26 trillion. She told media reporters the approved investments during the past four months was 15% higher than the P527.24 billion posted during the…
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday ordered the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to meet public expectations by ensuring peaceful, credible, and orderly elections on May 12. “Once again we find ourselves at a critical juncture where we have to preserve not only the integrity of our election, but the very ethos of…
The country’s automotive industry has posted 226,279 vehicle units sales in the first half of the current year or 11.8% higher than the 202,415 units recorded in the same period in 2023. The joint report of the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines, Inc. (CAMPI) and Truck Manufacturers Association (TMA) shows that both sales of passenger cars and commercial vehicle segments have increased in…
