Candidacy filing for BARMM polls reset to November

MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has moved the period for the filing of certificates of candidacy for next year’s Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) parliamentary elections.

In Comelec Resolution No. 11051 released…

CSC: HR systems modernization implemented by 2029

MANILA – The Civil Service Commission (CSC) is set to modernize the human resource (HR) management systems of the national government starting 2025 following the National Economic and Development Authority’s approval of PHP3.8 billion budget for the …

Seawall project brings flood protection, economic boost to Albay city

LEGAZPI CITY – The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in Albay said on Wednesday a PHP138.15-million seawall project in the province has been protecting residents from storm surges and flooding, particularly during the recent Severe Tropi…

PhilHealth pays close to P4B in claims in W. Visayas

ILOILO CITY – The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) has paid over PHP3.995 billion in claims in Western Visayas from January to June 30 this year.

Lifestyle diseases like hypertension ranks second in terms of claims at PHP67.989 m…

DA Chief eyes expanded ASF gov’t-controlled vaccination by Oct

MANILA – Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. on Wednesday expressed plans to expand the government-controlled vaccination against African swine fever (ASF) in Visayas and Mindanao in October.

‘Iyong (The) procurement process for the 150,0…

Senate Finance panel looking into alleged breach of PSA-BSP pact

MANILA – Senate Committee on Finance Chairperson Senator Grace Poe on Wednesday requested the Commission on Audit (COA) to submit its findings on the alleged breach of agreement between the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) and the Bangko Sentral…

DPWH completes P41.2-M drainage, road widening project in Pangasinan

MALASIQUI, Pangasinan – The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed the construction of the PHP41.2 million drainage and road widening project in San Carlos City aimed to prevent flooding and provide better travel for motorists.