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PhilHealth Has Sufficient Funds Despite Zero Subsidy in 2025 Budget – DOH
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Health Secretary Ted Herbosa clarified on Monday that despite the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) receiving no subsidy under the proposed 2025 national budget, it has a surplus of P150 billion from its 2024 budget. This surplus, he said, can cover the subsidy for indirect members. Herbosa, who also chairs…
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Sen. Robin Bill Reverts Devolved Agricultural Functions to National Government
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With problems such as lack of funding and political interference keeping local government units from discharging basic agricultural functions, Sen. Robinhood “Robin” C. Padilla has filed a bill reverting such functions to the national government. Padilla on Monday filed Senate Bill 2904, which amends Republic Act 7160 or the Local…
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MMDA Clarifies No Ban on Mall-Wide Sales Amid Christmas Traffic Measures
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MANILA, Philippines — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) clarified on Tuesday that it has not implemented a ban on mall-wide sales to reduce traffic congestion during the Christmas season. During a Senate committee on public services hearing, traffic enforcement group director Victor Nuñez explained that MMDA Chairman Romando Artes…
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Comelec Issues Guidelines for Eco-Friendly Campaigning in 2025 Midterm Elections
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MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has released guidelines for campaign activities in the upcoming 2025 midterm elections. Outlined in a 32-page resolution issued yesterday, the Comelec encouraged candidates and their supporters to prioritize the use of eco-friendly and recyclable materials for their campaign paraphernalia. The poll body…
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Philippines Set to Be POGO-Free by 2025
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MANILA – By 2025, Philippine offshore gaming operations (POGOs) will be completely eradicated in the Philippines, following President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s full ban on these establishments. However, the government is preparing for potential “guerrilla operations” that may arise in response to the crackdown. “All licenses are cancelled, so POGO-free…
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State of Calamity Declared in Siargao and Bucas Grande Islands Due to Power Outage
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BUTUAN CITY – On Tuesday, the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) of Surigao del Norte passed a resolution declaring a state of calamity in Siargao and Bucas Grande Islands due to a prolonged power outage that began on December 1, caused by a fault in the submarine cable that supplies electricity from…
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Sen. Robin: No More Delays in Fulfilling Promises to Fighters Who Availed of Amnesty
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The government must not waste any more time fulfilling its promises to extend assistance to former fighters of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) and Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) who availed of the state’s amnesty program. Sen. Robinhood “Robin” C. Padilla stressed this on Tuesday after chairing a consultative…
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Sen. Robin Appeals to Gov’t for Less Restrictive Treatment of Refugees
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Sen. Robinhood “Robin” C. Padilla on Thursday appealed to the government to adopt a less restrictive treatment of refugees and stateless persons, especially those displaced by armed conflict, violence, persecution and insecurity. Padilla made the appeal in a message of solidarity at the culminating activity of the 10-year implementation of…
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Sen. Robin Pays Tribute to the Late Sen. Santanina Rasul
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Sen. Robinhood “Robin” C. Padilla on Friday paid tribute to the late former Sen. Santanina Rasul, who passed away on Nov. 28. Padilla, a Muslim, noted Rasul was the first female Muslim to serve in the Senate. “Inaalala siya bilang isang taga umpisa, tagapagturo, at dedikadong pampublikong lingkod na ang…
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Sen. Robin Sponsors, Pushes Immediate Passage of FOI Bill
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“Sa isang demokratikong pamayanan, wala pong boss kundi ang taumbayan. At bilang tagapaglingkod ng bayan, tungkulin nating tumugon sa mga tanong ng ating mga pinaglilingkuran. Sa panukalang batas po na ito ang bawat Pilipino na humihingi ng impormasyon ay may karapatang mabigyan ng access sa mga tanggapan ng pamahalaan (In…