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by Raymond Carl Dela Cruz on March 31, 2026
LTFRB says fuel aid rollout on track; P651M released so far
by Raymond Carl Dela Cruz on March 31, 2026
The subsidy release is in line with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s order to immediately release fuel subsidy for public utility vehicles (PUV) amid the ongoing national energy emergency caused by the conflict in the Middle East.... Read full article
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on March 31, 2026
PhilHealth enforces ‘No SPA, No Payment’ for self-paying members
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on March 31, 2026
In a news release on Monday, the state insurer said the digital system aims to ensure that contributions are accurately recorded and credited without delay, reducing common errors in manual payment processing.... Read full article
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on March 31, 2026
'Drowning' sensation while lying down may be symptom of heart failure
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on March 31, 2026
It is called orthopnea, when there is a need to use three or more pillows while lying down for easier breathing.... Read full article
by Priam Nepomuceno on March 30, 2026
NTF-ELCAC lauds CHR for condemning death of woman tagged by NPA as spy
by Priam Nepomuceno on March 30, 2026
He added that Anguit's killing is not an isolated incident, stressing that it reflects a disturbing and well-documented pattern of so-called “spy-tagging,” where civilians are accused without evidence and executed without due process.... Read full article
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on March 30, 2026
Monitor pulse, not just heart rate, advises cardiac expert
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on March 30, 2026
The Philippine Heart Association (PHA) advised going beyond counting heartbeats and focus also on the regularity of the pulse to detect potential cardiac arrhythmias that could lead to life-threatening complications.... Read full article
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on March 30, 2026
DOH deploys 290 doctors to barrios to close healthcare gap in GIDAs
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on March 30, 2026
The Department of Health (DOH) has intensified its "Doctors to the Barrios" (DTTB) program with the deployment of 290 physicians to geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas (GIDAs) nationwide, the largest cohort since the program’s inception.... Read full article
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on March 30, 2026
PhilHealth, PSA to roll out unified ID-health services
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on March 30, 2026
The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) on Thursday signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) to modernize systems, prevent fraudulent claims, and ensure benefits reach every Filipino.... Read full article
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on March 26, 2026
Nearly P8-K TB treatment package available – PhilHealth
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on March 26, 2026
In an advisory on Wednesday, PhilHealth said it covers the Outpatient Anti-Tuberculosis Directly Observed Treatment Short-course (TB-DOTS) package, which includes consultation, diagnostic examinations, medicines and patient education.... Read full article
by Wilnard Bacelonia on March 26, 2026
Senators call for protection of farmers amid falling onion prices
by Wilnard Bacelonia on March 26, 2026
During a Senate hearing in Muñoz City, Nueva Ecija, Senator Francis Pangilinan said the ongoing energy crisis is compounding challenges in the agriculture sector, driving up costs from production to transport, and affecting food prices.... Read full article
by Wilnard Bacelonia on March 26, 2026
Oil firms back VAT suspension for faster fuel price reduction
by Wilnard Bacelonia on March 26, 2026
Oil industry representatives on Thursday backed the proposed suspension of value-added tax (VAT) on petroleum products, saying it could lead to faster and more direct reductions in pump prices.... Read full article
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