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Zero balance billing removes need for political 'GLs' - DOH

Manila, Jan. 7 -- The implementation of zero balance billing (ZBB) program in government hospitals has eliminated the need for patients to seek guarantee letters (GLs) from politicians, Health Secreta... Read More


312 OFWs welcomed home, receive packages from PCSO, OWWA

Manila, Jan. 7 -- A total of 312 overseas Filipino workers received assistance packages from the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) and the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) upo... Read More


'Old data': DOH shrugs off COA report on P405-M idle medical gear

Manila, Jan. 7 -- The Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday said a Commission on Audit (COA) report flagging PHP405 million worth of idle medical equipment was based on 2024 data and does not reflec... Read More


DOH not alarmed by 'super flu' but cautions Filipinos traveling abroad

Manila, Jan. 7 -- The Department of Health (DOH) said Wednesday it is not alarmed by reports of a "super flu" circulating abroad but advised Filipinos traveling to temperate countries to take extra pr... Read More


HCM City eyes 8-10 million USD per hectare in industrial park investment

HCM City, Jan. 7 -- Ho Chi Minh City plans to attract 4.25 billion USD in investment into its export processing zones and industrial parks (IPs) in 2026, as part of efforts to shift its growth model t... Read More


Herbosa denies PBBM seeking his replacement

Manila, Jan. 7 -- Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa on Wednesday dismissed reports that President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is preparing to replace him, following earlier online reports claiming the Chie... Read More


Palace: Gov't on alert for Traslacion 2026, 18K cops deployed

Manila, Jan. 7 -- Malacanang assured the public that government agencies are on full alert for Friday's Traslacion 2026, one of the country's largest annual religious gatherings that usually draws mil... Read More


Uzbekistan plans to launch first Islamic banking services in 2027

Uzbekistan, Jan. 7 -- Islamic finance services are expected to be introduced at three banks in Uzbekistan by 2030, according to the updated draft of the Uzbekistan - 2030 Strategy, Kun.uz reported. U... Read More


PRA to work with PCG, agencies after PBBM dredgers check order

Manila, Jan. 7 -- The Philippine Reclamation Authority (PRA) assured its full cooperation with the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and other concerned agencies in the inspection and verification of recla... Read More


LGUs ordered to evacuate residents from Mayon Volcano danger zone

Manila, Jan. 7 -- The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Wednesday ordered concerned local government units (LGUs) to evacuate residents within Mayon Volcano's six-kilometer per... Read More