Category: General

Manila: The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) recently convened a consultation meeting with private hospital groups and national associations to discuss strategies for increasing healthcare access points. This meeting marks a significant step towards improving healthcare delivery in the Philippines. According to Philippines News Agency, President and Chief Executive Officer Edwin Mercado led discussions with representatives from various prominent healthcare institutions, including Metro Pacific Health Corp., Mount Grace Hospital Group, Unilab Foundation, AC Health, St. Luke’s Medical Center, The Medical City, Private Hospitals Association of the Philippines, Inc., and the Philippine Hospital Association. The primary focus of the meeting was

Davao: Police arrested 22 people and seized about PHP2 million worth of illegal drugs in 14 operations from Tuesday to Wednesday, the Police Regional Office in Davao (PRO-11) reported Thursday. PRO-11 director, Brig. Gen. Leon Victor Rosete, highlighted the success of these operations, which resulted in the seizure of 228.1 grams of shabu and 4,084.6 grams of dried marijuana leaves. According to Philippines News Agency, Rosete emphasized the regional police’s ongoing commitment to combating illegal drug activities in the area. In addition to the recent drug busts, Rosete shared that from February 10 to 16, police arrested 79 wanted individuals,

Davao City: The Department of Agriculture in the Davao Region (DA-11) has provided a PHP1-million solar-powered irrigation system (SPIS) to a farmers cooperative in this city. The Sibulan Organic Banana Growers Multipurpose Cooperative (SOBAGROMCO) in Barangay Sibulan, Toril District received the SPIS on Wednesday, DA-11 said. According to Philippines News Agency, Joedel Leliza, DA-11 agricultural program coordinating officer, said the project will benefit the association and neighboring areas. ‘This is expected to ensure a continuous water supply, reduce costs, promote renewable energy, and increase productivity,’ he said Thursday. The SPIS features six solar modules that can irrigate up to three

Manila: The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) has reduced the bookkeeping course requirements for Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) treasurers. They are now only required to complete a two-day online Basic Bookkeeping course instead of the more extensive Bookkeeping NC III, which took approximately 292 hours over a year. According to Philippines News Agency, TESDA’s Public Information Office (PIO) announced this change on Monday, noting that the removal of the Bookkeeping NC III requirement began on January 24. The new basic course is available year-round via the TESDA Online Program (TOP). TESDA stated in a news release that the course

Manila: The Philippine Army is calling for more volunteers to sign up for its Ready Reserve Battalion (RRB) in Negros Oriental to serve during national emergencies and to support regular forces during national security threats. Col. William Pesase, who heads the 703rd Community Defense Center of the 7th Regional Community Defense Group, Reserve Command of the Philippine Army, said on Monday that the current strength of the battalion in the province is not fully complemented yet. According to Philippines News Agency, Pesase hopes that more volunteers will understand the role of Army reservists who will be mobilized to respond to