Government Aims to Include Mental Health in PhilHealth Coverage MENTAL HEALTH – The government is contemplating the inclusion of mental health services into the coverage provided by the state health insurer, Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth). The government is contemplating the inclusion of mental health care in the services covered by the state health insurer, … Read more
Pinoy Businessman Ramon Ang Open to Resell Petron to PH Government? The Filipino businessman Ramon Ang said that he is open to the possibility of reselling Petron to the Philippine government. On Monday (November 8, 2021), Petron Corporation presidente and chief executive officer Ramon Ang said that he could resell the gasoline station at any time … Read more
Presidential spokesman Harry Roque Says Videoke Bars Now Allowed to Operate at 50% Capacity in Metro Manila The Philippine government has finally allowed the videoke bars to operate at 50 percent capacity in Metro Manila. On Friday (November 5, 2021), Malacañang Palace announced that videoke bars can operate at 50% capacity in Metro Manila but … Read more
LTFRB Confirms PH Gov’t Approves P1-Billion Fuel Subsidy for PUV Drivers The Philippine government has approved the P1-billion fuel subsidy for public utility vehicle drivers amid oil price hike. Over the past eight week, the prices of petroleum products continue to increase and add the burdens of Filipino drivers. The lawmakers and other transport groups … Read more
Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque Announces PH Government Allows Dry Run of Limited Face-to-Face Classes Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said that the Philippine government allows the dry run of limited face-to-face classes. On Monday (September 20, 2021), the Presidential Spokesperson announced that the national government has already approved the conduct of a dry run of limited … Read more
Nurse Group Seeks Retroactive Pay Since January 2020 After Medialdea’s Memo About Salary Hike of Entry Level Nurses A nurse group is urging the Philippine government to release the nurses’ retroactive pay since January 2020 after Medialdea’s memo. On Friday (June 11, 2021), the Filipino Nurses United (FNU) is calling the government to release the backpay … Read more
PH Gov’t Imposes Stricter Policy on Mass & Religious Gatherings Under GCQ Areas The Philippine government has tightened the measures on mass and religious gatherings under general community quarantine areas. On Friday (March 19, 2021), Malacañang Palace announced that the government would implement stricter rules and regulations when it comes to any forms of mass … Read more
Pork Producers Want Philippine Government to Declare State of Emergency Due to African Swine Fever The pork producers are urging the Philippine government to declare a state of emergency due to the African swine fever. On Wednesday (March 10, 2021), the Pork Producers Federation of the Philippines (ProPork) said that vendors do not follow the … Read more
Religious Gatherings in GCQ Areas Approved by PH Government To Increase Venue Capacity Up to 50% The Philippine government has allowed to increase the capacity for the religious gatherings up to 50 percent in GCQ areas. On Friday (February 12, 2021), presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said that the Inter-Agency Task Force on Emerging Infectious Diseases … Read more
Philippine Government Set To Issue Guidelines on Mandatory Wearing Face Shield The Philippine government is set to issue guidelines on proper wearing of face shields in public places along with face masks. Nowadays, the Philippine government is implementing stricter rules and regulations to prevent COVID-19 transmission. The health authorities are urging the public to wear … Read more