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PhilHealth Enhances Z Benefit Package for Peritoneal Dialysis
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The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) has significantly improved its Z Benefit Package for Peritoneal Dialysis (PD), with separate packages for adult and pediatric patients, effective January 1, 2025. This update follows President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s commitment to expanding healthcare benefits despite the absence of a subsidy. Peritoneal dialysis,…
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Romualdez Promises Quick Action on Wage Hike Bill
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MANILA, Philippines — Speaker Martin Romualdez pledged on Wednesday that the House of Representatives would speed up the deliberations on a bill aimed at raising the daily minimum wage, emphasizing the need to strike a balance between workers’ needs and employers’ concerns. Romualdez made this statement after meeting on Tuesday…
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DOH Backs House Bill to Improve Healthcare System
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The Department of Health (DOH) has expressed its support for House Bill 11357, which seeks to enhance the Philippine healthcare system by promoting efficiency, fairness, and improved emergency preparedness. The bill successfully passed its second reading in the House of Representatives on Tuesday. The measure, introduced by House Health Committee…
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COMELEC to 2025 bets: Use digital innovation ethically
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The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) enjoined candidates and campaign managers to responsibly adopt digital innovation in their campaigns. “Prioritize the truth, transparency and practice ethical campaigning,”Commissioner Rey Bulay emphasized during the National Election Game Changer Summit held in November 2024 at the Marquis Events Place in BGC, Taguig City. “Our…
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Comelec Implements Election Period Guidelines with Gun Ban and Checkpoints
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The 150-day election period for the May 12 polls officially started on Sunday, with the Commission on Elections (Comelec) assuming full control over all election-related matters. Among the implemented measures is a gun ban, requiring individuals to obtain written Comelec authorization to carry or transport firearms or other deadly weapons.…
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Mayor Vico Sotto: Reforming Pasig Through Integrity and Good Governance
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Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto continues to champion transparency and institutional reform, focusing on long-term solutions to corruption and governance challenges. In an interview with The STAR’s “Truth on the Line,” Sotto discussed his administration’s strategies and accomplishments in reshaping Pasig’s governance. “Corruption is a problem of weak institutions and…
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Mayor Treñas Orders Removal of Wires on Diversion Road by January 16, 2025
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ILOILO City Mayor Jerry Treñas has set a deadline for public utility companies to remove their wires and poles along the Diversion Road, also known as Senator Benigno S. Aquino Jr. Avenue, by January 16, 2025. This comes after the city government successfully dismantled the tangled wires at Calle Real…
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Manila City Government Takes Action Against Negligent Garbage Collector During Holidays
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The city government of Manila has pledged to take action against the previous garbage collection contractor for failing to meet its obligations during the holiday season. Mayor Honey Lacuna criticized Leonel Waste Management Corp. for neglecting its responsibilities amidst a 400% increase in garbage production during the Christmas and New…
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“DOLE Releases 2025 Holiday and Special Day Wage Rules for Employers”
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MANILA, Philippines — Employers were reminded by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on Thursday about the proper computation of wages for employees working on regular holidays, special non-working days, and special working days in 2025. The guidelines were issued under Labor Advisory No. 16, series of 2024, signed…
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Pagsibak kay Herbosa at pagbalik ng Philhealth subsidy sigaw ng labor at health workers
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Isang malaking kilos protesta ang inilunsad ng isang koalisyon ng labor groups, health workers at medical advocates sa Mendiola Manila kahapon upang igiit ang pagbibitiw ni Health Secretary Ted Herbosa at pagbabalik ng Philhealth subsidy sa ilalim ng 2025 national budget. Nasa 1,000 miyembro ng Nagkakaisang Mamamayan para sa Pangkalusugang…