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Healthcare facilities told to observe lifting of 45-day benefit limit

Manila, April 3 -- The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) on Thursday reminded healthcare facilities that implementation of the lifting of the 45-day benefit limit starts on Friday. ... Read More


Ex-OFW in Ilocos Norte finds sustainable livelihood in mulberries

Manila, April 3 -- For a budget-friendly fee of PHP100, a farm in Ilocos Norte is offering visitors the unique experience of harvesting mulberries. Located in the rice farming village of Pasiocan in ... Read More


Q4, full-year 2024 economic growth revised upward

Manila, April 3 -- The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) revised upward on Thursday the fourth quarter 2024 gross domestic product (GDP) growth to 5.3 percent from 5.2 percent. In a report, the P... Read More


Use of PhilHealth's excess funds legal, economically sound -Recto

Manila, April 3 -- Finance Secretary Ralph Recto said Thursday the move to redirect Philippine Health Insurance Corporation's (PhilHealth) excess funds is "legal, moral, and economically sound". "I s... Read More


PH in 'better position' vs. ASEAN with US reciprocal tariffs - DTI

Manila, April 3 -- The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said the Philippines is in a better position compared to other ASEAN member states and Asian nations amid United States President Donald T... Read More


PSEi down after Trump's tariff announcement, peso strengthens

Manila, April 3 -- Local shares fell following US President Donald Trump's tariff announcement, while the peso closed stronger against the US dollar on Thursday. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (... Read More


PH remains resilient amid global trade shifts - Finance chief

Manila, April 3 -- Finance Secretary Ralph Recto said the Philippine economy remains resilient amid global trade shifts. In a statement Thursday, Recto said the government will leverage the Corporate... Read More


High-value suspect nabbed, P2-M 'shabu' seized in Zambo City

Manila, April 3 -- A high-value drug suspect was arrested and suspected shabu valued at more than PHP2 million was seized in an anti-drug operation, police reported Thursday. The Zamboanga City Polic... Read More


2 Negros Occidental cities get ARTA seal for full eBOSS compliance

Manila, April 3 -- The component cities of Bago and Victorias in Negros Occidental have been awarded the certificate of commendation and seal of electronic Business One-Stop Shop (eBOSS) compliance by... Read More


Army, Comelec coordinate for secure midterm polls in Maguindanao Sur

Manila, April 3 -- Military and election officials are ramping up coordination with key stakeholders to ensure peaceful and orderly elections in areas of concern in Maguindanao del Sur, an Army offici... Read More