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Pasay City: Department of National Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. praised the returning Philippine Inter-Agency Humanitarian Contingent (PIAHC) for their commendable rescue and relief efforts in Myanmar. Their mission in the earthquake-stricken nation highlighted the Filipino spirit of aiding those in need. According to Philippines News Agency, the PIAHC returned to Villamor Air Base in Pasay City aboard two C-130 transport planes after a two-week deployment in Myanmar. The team, led by Philippine Air Force Lt. Col. Erwen Diploma, comprised 89 personnel from various government agencies who departed in two batches on April 1 and 2, following the magnitude 7.7

Baguio: The election officer of this city has advised candidates to use the Holy Week break to reflect and physically prepare for upcoming activities related to the May 12 elections. According to Philippines News Agency, Baguio’s Commission on Elections (Comelec) election officer, John Paul Martin, issued this advice while being interviewed during the Leaders Forum at Baguio Country Club. He reminded candidates that campaigning is strictly prohibited on Maundy Thursday and Good Friday, encouraging them to use the time for reflection and rest. “Campaigning is prohibited during the Holy Week so let us use the time to reflect and rest

Manila: Malaca±ang has called on overseas Filipinos to exercise integrity in voting and select leaders who prioritize the nation’s welfare as overseas voting for the 2025 midterm elections commenced. According to Philippines News Agency, during a press briefing, Presidential Communications Undersecretary and Palace Press Officer Claire Castro emphasized that voting should be seen as a patriotic duty rather than a transactional act. Castro appealed to overseas voters to vote for candidates deserving of their trust, encouraging them to cast their ballots from the heart. She cautioned voters against succumbing to monetary influence or persuasion, urging them to reject candidates who

Bacolod City: Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez has formed a task force to fast-track efforts for the energization of the Matab-ang River water supply project in neighboring Talisay City to address water shortage in some areas here. According to Philippines News Agency, the Matab-ang River Surface Water Supply and Filtration Project involves the construction of an intake structure that will serve as the collection point for the water supply to be injected into the pipelines of Bacolod City Water District (Baciwa)-PrimeWater. While the power supply connection is still being processed with the Negros Electric and Power Corp., the initial project energization

Manila: The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) has disbursed PHP22.8 million to the Philippine General Hospital (PGH) for the initial batch of claims related to the Ischemic Heart Disease – Acute Myocardial Infarction (IHD-AMI) benefit package. This payment represents PhilHealth’s ongoing effort to ensure the availability of vital health services to Filipinos by facilitating prompt claims reimbursements. According to Philippines News Agency, PhilHealth President and CEO Edwin Mercado emphasized the organization’s commitment to supporting members with heart disease by ensuring swift processing and payments for hospital services. Mercado stated that PhilHealth would continue to visit various regions to personally oversee