The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) on Thursday said it has set aside nearly PHP2.5 billion in emergency loan to help members and pensioners affected by the pertussis outbreak in the province of Cavite and the El Niño phenomenon in the province of Occidental Mindoro. In a news release, the state pension fund said deadline for filing of emergency loan applications … [Read more...] about GSIS allots P2.5-B to help members hit by El Niño, pertussis
Over 945K children in BARMM jabbed against measles – DOH
About 945,595 children in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao have been vaccinated against measles as of April 16. The Department of Health (DOH) said the vaccination is part of the non-selective Measles Outbreak Response Immunization (MORI) being implemented in the area. DOH data from Jan. 1 to April 6, 2024 have shown that there were 1,627 cases of … [Read more...] about Over 945K children in BARMM jabbed against measles – DOH
DFA checking if Filipino aboard Iran-seized vessel
MANILA – The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) is checking whether a Filipino national is among the crew members of a vessel seized by Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) near the Strait of Hormuz. Once confirmed, the DFA vowed to extend all necessary assistance to ensure their release. “We are working in coordination with the Philippine Embassy in Tehran … [Read more...] about DFA checking if Filipino aboard Iran-seized vessel
Abalos orders LGUs: Intensify crackdown vs. colorum operators
MANILA – Local government units (LGUs) must pass ordinances banning operators of “colorum” vehicles from using transport terminals within their jurisdictions, Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benhur Abalos Jr. said on Saturday. In a news release, Abalos said he issued Memorandum Circular 2024-26 following the recent arrest of a certain … [Read more...] about Abalos orders LGUs: Intensify crackdown vs. colorum operators
PBBM to Duterte: Turn over docs related to ‘secret deal’ with China
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Saturday (Manila time) said he is open to sit down with former president Rodrigo Duterte and discuss the latter’s “secret deal” with China in connection with the South China Sea issue. “Baffled” by Duterte’s controversial deal with China, Marcos said he wants to ask his predecessor about the truth, scope, and the reason for … [Read more...] about PBBM to Duterte: Turn over docs related to ‘secret deal’ with China
