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PhilHealth to cover orthopedic services for Cebu quake victims

MANILA, Oct. 4 -- The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) has approved the expansion of its Z benefit package to cover orthopedic services for the victims of the magnitude 6.9 earthqu... Read More


DOH launches 'PinaSigla' health fair; offers free medical services

MANILA, Oct. 4 -- The Department of Health (DOH) on Saturday kicked off its two-day national health fair at Burnham Green in Rizal Park, Manila, providing free medical services to the public. The "Pi... Read More


NZ commits P175-M to support PH efforts vs. extremism

MANILA, Oct. 3 -- The New Zealand government has committed PHP175 million in grant funding to strengthen ongoing efforts at preventing violent extremism in the Philippines. In a statement on Friday, ... Read More


DOT extends aid to tourism workers, travelers affected by Cebu quake

Manila, Oct. 1 -- The Department of Tourism (DOT) is extending assistance to the tourism sector as it continues to assess the extent of damage caused by the powerful magnitude 6.9 earthquake on destin... Read More


Malaysian PM mourns with PH, offers assistance to quake-hit Cebu

Manila, Oct. 1 -- Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Wednesday conveyed his sympathies to the families of victims killed in the deadly 6.9 magnitude earthquake that struck Cebu on Tuesday. In ... Read More


ASEAN ministers tackle US tariff exemptions at agri meet

Manila, Oct. 1 -- Negotiating exemptions on the United States' tariffs is among the pressing issues set to be discussed in the ongoing 47th Meeting of the ASEAN Ministers on Agriculture and Forestry i... Read More


US visa services to continue 'as situation permits' - embassy

Manila, Oct. 1 -- The United States Embassy in Manila on Wednesday said scheduled passport and visa services will continue "as situation permits" amid the federal government shutdown. "At this time, ... Read More


Gov't to roll out P20/kg. rice in quake-hit Visayas towns

Manila, Oct. 1 -- The government is activating its PHP20 per kg. rice program in Visayas areas hit by the magnitude 6.9 earthquake for at least one month, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr... Read More


Tourists urged to remain alert, confirm travel status after quake

Manila, Oct. 1 -- The Department of Tourism (DOT) on Wednesday advised all tourists to remain alert and confirm the status of their destinations before traveling following the magnitude 6.9 earthquake... Read More


US, Canada to help PH quake response

Manila, Oct. 1 -- The United States and Canadian Embassies in Manila on Wednesday conveyed their readiness to support the Philippines' response following the deadly magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struc... Read More