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Manila: The International Criminal Court’s (ICC) investigation into other key personalities involved in former president Rodrigo Duterte’s war on illegal drugs is actively progressing, as confirmed by the Department of Justice (DOJ) on Thursday. This development follows the issuance of an arrest warrant against Duterte, signaling that other individuals are under scrutiny for their alleged roles in the controversial anti-drug campaign. According to Philippines News Agency, DOJ Undersecretary Nicholas Felix Ty highlighted that police chief-turned-senator Ronald Dela Rosa and retired police chief Oscar Albayalde are among the prominent figures under the ICC’s ongoing investigation. In a panel discussion with Presidential

Manila: Administration-backed senatorial candidate and ACT-CIS Party-list Representative Erwin Tulfo on Thursday proposed full Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) coverage of hospital bills for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and their families. Tulfo emphasized the importance of accessible and worry-free healthcare for OFWs, particularly those in low-wage jobs such as domestic work and manual labor. According to Philippines News Agency, Tulfo highlighted the financial relief this proposal would bring to OFWs, who often earn just enough to support their families. “This will be a huge relief for OFWs, especially those who earn just enough to support their families,” he stated. “They

Manila: Most parts of the country will experience warm weather and isolated rain showers, the weather bureau said Thursday. “A huge part of Luzon and Mindanao will experience warm weather because of the easterlies, although isolated rain showers due to localized thunderstorms are still likely,” weather forecaster Obet Badrina of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said. According to Philippines News Agency, the easterlies will also cause cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms across Eastern Visayas. “Take precautions against possible flash floods or landslides,” advised Badrina. The rest of the country is forecast to experience isolated

Naga: The Department of Health in Bicol (DOH-5) has equipped the Naga City General Hospital (NCGH) in Camarines Sur province with 12 hemodialysis machines and a water treatment system to enhance treatment for chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients. According to Philippines News Agency, DOH-5 Regional Director Rodolfo Antonio Albornoz announced that the medical equipment, valued at PHP14.5 million, was donated to the hospital. Albornoz emphasized that the new hemodialysis machines will improve treatment and management for CKD patients in Naga City and neighboring areas. He further explained that the provision is part of a broader effort to address the healthcare

Manila: Singapore Airlines and its subsidiary, Scoot, are set to implement a ban on the use and charging of power banks during flights starting April 1. According to Philippines News Agency, this decision aligns with the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) Dangerous Goods Regulations, which classify power banks as lithium batteries. Passengers will be restricted from charging these devices through onboard USB ports or using them to power other portable devices during flights. Power banks must be carried in cabin baggage on all Singapore Airlines flights, as they are not permitted in checked baggage. The advisories from the airlines specify