Day: October 8, 2025

Cebu: The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) announced on Wednesday that it has granted the provisional contracting of its Z Benefits for orthopedic implants in response to the devastating magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck Cebu and nearby provinces on September 30. The state insurer’s decision aligns with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive for government agencies to mobilize swiftly and provide all necessary support to affected communities. According to Philippines News Agency, currently, only one PhilHealth-accredited hospital in Cebu is authorized to provide Z Benefit packages for orthopedic implants. In response to this limitation, the PhilHealth Board has approved a

Manila: The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) announced on Wednesday that the employment rate for August, which stands at 96.1 percent, is a testament to the country’s economic growth and resilience. According to Philippines News Agency, Labor Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma emphasized that the latest employment statistics released by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reflect an impressive labor market performance. Laguesma highlighted that the August 2025 Labor Force Survey (LFS) report from the PSA shows a notable increase compared to the 96.0 percent employment rate in August 2024, despite a series of typhoons earlier in the year. Laguesma pointed out

Manila: The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has handed over the completed PHP160-million flood-control project to the city government. An aerial survey conducted on Wednesday by local and DPWH officials revealed the 330-meter project along the Iponan River bank in Barangay Pagatpat, under the DPWH’s First District Engineering Office in Cagayan de Oro. According to Philippines News Agency, Project Engineer Luke Hebron emphasized the importance of flood control in a city that is increasingly vulnerable to climate change and environmental degradation. Hebron noted, “Flood mitigation is critical, especially in areas like ours where deforestation in the watershed has

Manila: The Philippine government is gearing up to host its 4th national tourism job fair, designed for Filipinos aspiring to join the tourism and travel sector, scheduled from October 9 to 11. The event, known as the 2025 Trabaho, Turismo, Asenso! Philippine Tourism Job Fair, will take place at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City and is jointly organized by the Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE). According to Philippines News Agency, the DOT announced that more than 50 tourism employers are expected to participate in this event, providing thousands of job opportunities

Iloilo city: Mayor Raisa Tre±as took pride in bringing government services closer to the people with the unveiling of 42 people-centered programs and initiatives during the first 100 days since she assumed as local chief executive for this city. According to Philippines News Agency, in her first State of the City Address (SOCA) at the packed heritage Ker and Co. building on Wednesday, Tre±as shared the initiatives which anchored on the Rise-To-Action Pillars –Rising Health and Social Services, Rising Economy and Rising Livability framework. “Each pillar carries flagship programs that give substance and direction to our vision for the city.