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PhilHealth launches online records check for members

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) launched on Thursday the PhilHealth Check Utility (PCU), an online tool that members can use to verify their records and eliminate false claims. The PCU was launched with the support of the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), which, according to PhilHealth President and CEO Edwin Mercado, “reflects

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Fare hike suspension, fuel subsidies lauded

MANILA, Philippines — A group promoting the interest of commuters welcomed the suspension of the planned fare increase for jeepneys, buses, airport taxis and ride-booking services, as well as the release of fuel subsidies for drivers, saying both measures had helped ease the burden on the riding public. The Coalition of Filipino Commuters (CFC-PasaHero) said

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Marcos green-lights first BARMM polls in September

COTABATO CITY—Civil society and government leaders in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) celebrated the signing into law by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday of Republic Act No. 12317, pressing the final button to greenlight the first parliamentary elections in the region. The measure provides for the holding of the political exercise,

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As Alex Eala rests, who is Team Puyat’s Miami Open favorite?

While Alexandra “Alex” Eala prepares for the clay-court season, who are her fans cheering for in the Miami Open? Coco Gauff and Karolina Muchova were set to meet at 3 AM Friday, March 27 (Philippine time) in the WTA 1000 event’s semifinals. Whoever wins will next face the winner between defending champion Aryna Sabalenka and

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Locals take lead in saving turtles in Zambales

SAN ANTONIO, ZAMBALES—Along the shores of Masinloc-Oyon Bay, a protected landscape and seascape, hope persists for one of the ocean’s most vulnerable creatures—the “pawikan” or marine turtles. A 7,000-hectare sanctuary of sandy beaches, mangroves and coastal waters, the bay is the first and only marine protected area in Central Luzon established under Republic Act No.

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Ex-communist rebels top amnesty seekers

    KORONADAL CITY—Former communist rebels turned in the largest number of applications for amnesty, official records show. At the close of filing on March 13, the National Amnesty Commission (NAC) counted a total of 13,633 applicants who used to belong to the ranks of the Communist Party of the Philippines-National Democratic Front-New People’s Army

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Sara Duterte’s Office Implements “Cost-Cutting Measures” amid the Soaring Oil Prices in PH

VP Sara Duterte’s Office Cancels Events in July SARA DUTERTE’S OFFICE – The Vice President announced that her office is implementing “cost-cutting measures” amid the soaring prices in the Philippines. Countless Filipinos are affected by the ongoing war in the Middle East which resulted to soaring oil costs in the country. The Philippines is heavily-dependent ... Read more

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