Day: March 8, 2025

Manila: The Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC) has presented to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. its proposed healthcare reforms, emphasizing the need for improved accessibility, expanded facilities, and strengthened Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) benefits. According to Philippines News Agency, during the PSAC Healthcare Sector Meeting at Malaca±an Palace on Thursday, key policy recommendations were discussed, including updating hospital licensing standards to fast-track the construction of new healthcare facilities. The PSAC, in collaboration with industry leaders and the government, is driving healthcare reforms aimed at expanding healthcare facilities and pharmacies, improving access to medicines, and strengthening PhilHealth’s support value to

Iloilo City: The province and city of Iloilo are gearing up for hazardous heat index in the coming days. Mayor Jerry Tre±as said upon the recommendation of the operations center (OPCEN), the threshold that merits the suspension of face-to-face classes is lowered to 40 degrees Celsius from the previous 42 degrees. He said schools can call off classes or shift to other modes of learning. According to Philippines News Agency, ‘Effective next week, starting Monday. I approved the recommendation of the operation center. By Monday, we will release the executive order,’ the mayor said in an interview on Saturday. This

Iloilo City: The local government has pledged support for the family of three victims who perished in an early morning fire in Barangay Infante, Molo District here Saturday. ‘The city will be supporting them. Whatever they need, we will see to it that we will find ways and means to support them,’ Mayor Jerry Tre±as said in an interview. According to Philippines News Agency, the fire, which started at 4:56 a.m. and was declared out by 5:25 a.m., claimed the lives of Lloyd and Lowelyn Reyes, both 40, and their seven-year-old daughter, Amber Marie. The victims lived in an old

Pasig City: Savi Davison earned the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Press Corps Player of the Week for the period March 4 to March 6 — her second award in the All-Filipino Conference. According to Philippines News Agency, her brilliant performance helped the PLDT High Speed Hitters secure a quarterfinal slot. She received recognition from reporters across print and online publications, surpassing her teammates Kim Fajardo, as well as Akari’s Ivy Lacsina, Chery Tiggo’s Cess Robles, and Cignal’s Vanie Gandler in the voting process. The Filipino-Canadian athlete delivered 34 points in PLDT’s 20-25, 25-20, 25-20, 26-24 victory over ZUS Coffee in

Manila: The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) – South Manila District Engineering Office has initiated a three-weekend asphalt overlaying project on sections of Maria Orosa Street in Malate, Manila. According to Philippines News Agency, the DPWH announced in a social media post late Friday that the asphalt overlay work on both the northbound and southbound lanes began on March 7 and will continue every weekend until March 30. Motorists have been advised of potential traffic slowdowns in the affected areas and are encouraged to consider alternative routes. The DPWH stated, “The repairs will be conducted one lane at