MANILA, Aug. 10 (PNA) -– Senator Cynthia Villar on Monday urged the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) to intensify its efforts to let the public know about the free hemodialysis treatment offered…
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GSIS opens emergency loan in 3 Mindanao areas
MANILA, Aug. 10 (PNA) — The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has allotted over PHP341 million in emergency loan for active members and old-age pensioners in the El Nino-stricken province of Sultan…
Catholic priest lauds Comelec plan to hold presidential debates
By Ferdinand G. Patinio MANILA, Aug 10 (PNA) — An official of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines-Permanent Committee on Public Affairs (CBCP-PCPA) lauded the plan of the Commission on Elections…
Makati, Muntinlunpa officials provide water tankers due to water service interruptions
MANILA, Aug. 10 (PNA) – Due to the scheduled water service interruptions in the cities of Makati and Muntilupa this week, local officials will provide water tankers to supply water for the…
PHL officials visit Mary Jane Veloso in prison
MANILA, Aug. 10 (PNA) -– Philippine diplomats and justice officials have recently visited death row convict Mary Jane Veloso to assure her of continued government assistance on her case, the Department of…
LRT-2 stations to stop selling magnetic tickets on Wednesday
MANILA, Aug. 10 (PNA) — Light Rail Transit Line 2 (LRT-2) stations will no longer be selling magnetic cards (Stored Value Tickets) to passengers starting on Wednesday, Aug. 12, the LRT Authority…
Senator Binay asked to inhibit SET hearings on Poe’s disqualification raps
MANILA, Aug. 10 (PNA) – Senator Joseph Victor ‘JV’ Ejercito on Monday suggested that fellow minority Senator Nancy Binay should inhibit the Senate Electoral Tribunal (SET) hearings that will tackle the quo…
Oil firms reduce pump prices of gas and diesel by 45 c/ltr
By Juzel L. Danganan MANILA, August 10 (PNA) – Oil firms will reduce pump prices of gas and diesel products by 45 centavos per liter on Tuesday (August 11). In separate advisories…
Special children under DSWD-NCR care center win bronze medals in World Olympics
By Leilani S. Junio MANILA, Aug. 10 (PNA) — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said on Monday that four residents of Elsie Gaches Village (EGV) brought joy and pride…
Newly-appointed PN chief vows to turn service into a ‘formidable’ one
By Priam F. Nepomuceno MANILA, Aug. 10 (PNA) — Rear Admiral Caesar Taccad, who assumed command of the Philippine Navy on Monday, vowed to turn the PN into a “formidable” naval force…
President Aquino cites need to further lift the Armed Forces’ capacity, welfare
By Joann Santiago MANILA, Aug. 10 (PNA) — President Benigno Aquino III highlighted on Monday the need to further support the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) in line with their job…
Roxas invites Poe to meet and discuss 2016 elections
MANILA, Aug. 10 (PNA) – Senator Grace Poe said on Monday Liberal Party (LP) presidential candidate Manuel ‘Mar’ Roxas has sent an emissary inviting her to a meeting to discuss the 2016…
New PN chief cites need for more ‘firepower’
MANILA, Aug. 10 (PNA) — To ensure that the Philippine Navy will be able to carry out its mandate of protecting the country’s maritime sovereignty, newly-appointed PN flag officer-in-command Rear Admiral Caesar…
Yuchengco Museum presents lecture on understanding art insurance
By Lily O. Ramos MANILA, Aug. 10 (PNA)– Precious art and jewelry or cultural collections around the word sometimes get victimized by sophisticated thefts, which means museums and art institutions must protect…
Airfreight 2100 bags premium airport bus service deal at NAIA
By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA, Aug 10 (PNA) –The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTRFB) on Monday declared Airfreight 2100 Inc. (Air21) as the winning bidder in the operation of the…