Day: September 17, 2024

Manila: A job fair for displaced workers of internet gaming licensees (IGLs), formerly known as Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs), is slated next month, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said Tuesday. During the “Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas” forum, DOLE-National Capital Region Assistant Director Jude Thomas Trayvilla said the special job fair would be held in Parañaque City on Oct. 10. He also reported that over 19,000 workers will be displaced from these companies that have ceased operations this year. ‘As of Sept. 16, 48 IGLs nakapagbigay ng listahan ng Filipino employees na maapektuhan ng kanilang pagsasara, 19,341 empleyado

A top official of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) stressed the urgent need to address ongoing issues in the collection and payment systems. Speaking at the PULSE (Promoting UHC Through Linkages, Synergy and Engagement) event on Tuesday, PhilHealth president and chief executive officer Emmanuel Ledesma Jr. emphasized the importance of strengthening the collection mechanism to streamline revenue flow and expand service coverage. ‘First, stabilizing revenue through improved premium collection is crucial. While premium rates are established by law, problems in collection and payment systems remain. Addressing these issues is an urgent priority,’ Ledesma said. He said modernizing the process

The Department of Health (DOH) distributed 27 new and fully equipped ambulances to the local government units (LGUs) of Ilocos Region’s four provinces. The ambulance distribution is part of the Health Facility and Enhancement Program of the DOH, aimed to further serve the medical needs of the people, especially in emergency cases, according to DOH-Center for Health Development-Region 1 (DOH-CHD-1) program officer Glen Ramos in a phone interview on Tuesday. ‘Each unit will be managed by a nurse and a medical doctor to provide the medical needs of patients such as treating and stabilizing those who are injured en route

KUALA LUMPUR, As Malaysia celebrates Malaysia Day today, it is a moment for the nation to reflect on its formation on Sept 16, 1963, as a symbol of unity and reflection, says Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye. The National Unity Advisory Council member said that Malaysia Day celebrations should serve as a unifying force to bringing together people of diverse backgrounds from Peninsular Malaysia, Sarawak, and Sabah together for a common goal and the success of the country. ‘Since Sept 16, 1963, was the day that Sabah and Sarawak joined with the Federation of Malaya to form Malaysia, the commemoration

KOTA KINABALU, Sept 16 (Bernama) — The 331 kilometer distance from Sandakan to the city center did not stop a married couple from driving up to join the Malaysia Day 2024 celebrations at Padang Merdeka here tonight. Anita Ahmad, 50, who had only watched the glorious event on television was determined to realize her and her husband’s dream this year to witness the celebration in person to feel for themselves the experience of celebrating the 61st anniversary of the formation of Malaysia. Anita who works as a clerk described her and her husband’s decision to celebrate Malaysia Day 2024 at