Day: October 15, 2025

Manila: Speaker Faustino Dy III announced a review of the rules concerning the public disclosure of the Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALNs) for all House of Representatives members, aiming to enhance transparency and accountability in governance. He expressed his willingness to disclose his own SALN to set a precedent for other lawmakers. According to Philippines News Agency, the House Speaker emphasized the importance of leading by example in a radio interview on DWLA TrueFM, stating that House members are open to discussing the procedures required to ensure consistent and transparent SALN disclosure. This initiative aligns with recent

Baguio city: The National Commission for Senior Citizens (NCSC) has advised senior citizens or family members of seniors who are about to reach their milestone ages, to file their applications for the release of their cash gift at least six months before their birthdays. NCSC-Cordillera Director Luz Laureta-Balisong, in an interview on Wednesday, said those eligible under Republic Act 11982, or the Expanded Centenarian Law, are those aged 80, 85, 90, and 95. According to Philippines News Agency, centenarians are automatically eligible to receive a PHP100,000 cash gift. Except for those 100 years old, senior citizens will receive PHP10,000 every

Manila: Local government units (LGUs) under the Metro Iloilo Guimaras Economic Development Council (MIGEDC), for the first time, will display their best products at Manila FAME, an international trade exhibition event at the World Trade Center on Oct. 16 to 18. “This is the first time. Hopefully, if we can get international buyers, this can be the start of our export,” MIGEDC Executive Director and Iloilo City Local Economic Development and Investment Promotion Office head Velma Jane Lao said in a phone interview on Wednesday. According to Philippines News Agency, they called for participation from among the LGU members of

Quezon city: The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) announced that more than 300 pharmacies across the nation have been accredited under the Guaranteed Access to Medicines for Outpatients and Treatment (GAMOT) Program. PhilHealth President and Chief Executive Officer Edwin Mercado shared this development during a media roundtable discussion, noting that as of September 30, 304 pharmacies are accredited nationwide, with 56 located in Metro Manila. According to Philippines News Agency, pharmacy chains initially took a cautious approach before deciding to participate in the program. Now, these chains are actively engaging with PhilHealth to have more of their branches accredited. The

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday assured that he would not attempt to ‘direct’ or ‘influence’ the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) amid its investigation into anomalous flood control projects. He emphasized the independence of the ICI and its mandate to follow evidence without external influence, as he spoke to reporters at Malaca±an Palace. According to Philippines News Agency, Marcos expressed his trust in the ICI’s integrity and competence to lead the investigation without interference. He encouraged the public to also trust the independent body and allow it to conduct its work thoroughly. The President stated that the