PhilHealth-Region 8 posts P3.73-B claims in 2023

TACLOBAN: The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) has paid over PHP3.73 billion in benefits in Eastern Visayas last year.

The amount covered 494,711 claims in 2023 as more members became aware of healthcare benefits intended for them…

Ateneo routs Adamson, stays 2nd in UAAP men’s tennis

MANILA: Ateneo de Manila University blanked Adamson University, 5-0, in the second round of the UAAP Season 86 men’s tennis tournament at the Felicisimo Ampon Tennis Center of the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex in Manila Sunday night.

The Blue Eagles …

NorMin police awards 13 lady officers for field achievements

CAGAYAN DE ORO: The Police Regional Office in Northern Mindanao (PRO-10) on Monday awarded 13 women officers for their respective achievements.

In line with the celebration of National Women’s Month this March, the PRO-10 recognized female police ach…

NFA head, 138 others suspended; DA chief takes over leadership

MANILA: Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. will temporarily take over the National Food Authority (NFA) leadership following the ‘preventive’ suspension of 139 officials and employees on Monday.

In a press conference, Laurel said the orde…

Cat causes blackout in parts of Palawan

PUERTO PRINCESA: An unfortunate chain reaction began when a stray cat got electrocuted inside a major power plant, causing a blackout in this city and seven other municipalities early Monday morning.

Maria Janelle Rebusada, an information officer for…

Hontiveros: DOJ’s filing of cases vs. Quiboloy a ‘gift to every woman’

MANILA: Senate Deputy Minority Leader Risa Hontiveros on Monday said the move of the Department of Justice (DOJ) to file qualified trafficking and child abuse cases against Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KJC) Leader Pastor Apollo Quiboloy is “a gift to ever…

Pump price adjustments set Mar. 5

MANILA: Oil firms will adjust fuel prices starting 12:01 a.m. on March 5.

In separate advisories, Caltex, Cleanfuel, Jetti, Petro Gazz, Seaoil, Shell, and Petron said they will increase gasoline prices by PHP0.50 per liter but will be slashing diesel…