PhilHealth to members: Avail of penalty waiver amid energy emergency

By Ma. Teresa Montemayor | Philippine News Agency The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) on Tuesday urged direct contributors to take advantage of its one-time penalty waiver for past-due premiums to help ease financial burdens during the current state of national energy...

Holy Week in PH: A blend of Catholic devotion and local superstitions

By Brian Campued As the Philippines is a predominantly Catholic nation, the faithful express their deep religious devotion through various traditions, such as the Pabasa or Visita Iglesia. However, long before the Spaniards brought Catholicism to the country, Filipinos had followed common...

B.I., Scam Watch PH to travelers: Beware of scammers this Holy Week

By Brian Campued As Filipinos are expected to travel back to their home provinces or take a vacation during the Holy Week and long weekend, authorities warned the public against various travel scams targeting those who are looking for cheaper options. One such...

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PBBM: 131 Kalayaan Island features in Palawan, WPS to adopt local names

By Dean Aubrey Caratiquet In a move to assert sovereignty over the hotly contested islands and features in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. issued Executive Order (EO) No. 111 which calls for a stronger administration and governance...