A resolution was filed in the Senate seeking to conduct an inquiry, in aid of legislation, over the recent cyberattack on the website of the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth), as well as other government agencies. Senator Mark Villar, who…
Day: September 26, 2023
Ticket sold in Nueva Ecija wins P36-M Grand Lotto jackpot
A lone bettor from Nueva Ecija became an instant millionaire after hitting the PHP36-million jackpot of the Grand Lotto 6/55 on Monday night. The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO), in an advisory on Tuesday, said the bettor guessed the winn…
SC junks customs brokers’ suit vs. modernization law provision
The Supreme Court has turned down a petition filed by a group of customs brokers questioning a provision of Republic Act (RA) 10863 or the Customs Modernization and Tariff Act (CMTA), which supposedly clipped their powers. In a statement Tuesday, the …
PhilHealth online systems expected back by Wednesday
The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) is expecting to open some of its online services by Wednesday after shutting down all its systems due to a cybersecurity attack. PhilHealth has been on manual operations since Sept. 22 following…
Senate nod on 4 bills to boost economy, protect vulnerable sectors
Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri said Tuesday that four priority bills of the Marcos administration that the Senate recently approved would boost the economy and protect vulnerable sectors once enacted into law. Approved on Monday evening were Sena…