Manila: Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Tuesday said the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) can afford to slash the mandatory contribution paid by its members due to the huge amount of unutilized funds that it has accumulated o…
Day: October 1, 2024
Salceda files certificate of candidacy for Albay guv
LEGAZPI CITY – Albay 2nd District Rep. Joey Salceda on Tuesday filed his certificate of candidacy (COC) for provincial governor through his representative, lawyer Rodolfo Bonafe Jr.
In an interview, Bonafe said they support the guidelines of the Com…
Cham Brahman people in Ninh Thuan celebrate Kate Festival
The Cham Brahman people’s traditional Kate Festival kicked off in the south-central province of Ninh Thuan on October 1, drawing a large number of local residents and tourists.
The festival began with traditional rituals, including the procession of…
PBBM wants Marawi housing, water woes addressed
Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday called on concerned government agencies to fast-track the rehabilitation of the war-torn Marawi City – especially its reported housing and water woes.
In a sectoral meeting at the Malacañan Palace,…
Vietnam eyes enhancing theoretical exchanges with Azerbaijan, Belarus
Politburo member and President of the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics (HCMA) Nguyen Xuan Thang hosted separate receptions in Hanoi for Ambassadors of Azerbaijan and Belarus on October 1.
Source: Vietnam News Agency
Manila’s Lacuna-Servo tandem to file reelection bid Oct. 3
Manila: Reelectionists Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna and Vice Mayor Yul Servo are set to file their certificates of candidacy (COCs) on Thursday.
In a statement Tuesday, the tandem’s camp said the two bets would file their COCs at the SM Manila Cinema 12…