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The DBM has approved the transfer of more than P25 billion for the health insurance of 8 million indigents.

The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. has been granted P25.16 billion by the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) to cover the one-year health insurance premiums of 8.3 million qualifying and registered Filipino indigents. Indigent people are individuals who have no apparent means of income or whose income is

pope francis

Pope Francis appeals for religious freedom for Chinese Catholics.

Pope Francis called for religious freedom for Catholics in China, a religious minority that has historically experienced harassment and persecution in the communist country, sparking tensions between the Vatican and Beijing. During his weekly audience, Francis asked for prayers that the Gospel "be preached in all its fullness, beauty, and

North Korea

North Korea is building a satellite launch pad with "new urgency."

According to a study based on commercial satellite photos, construction at North Korea's satellite launching pad has reached a "new level of urgency," most likely in preparation for a launch. North Korea claims to have finished its first military surveillance satellite, and its leader, Kim Jong Un, has cleared final

Covid-19

Philippine instances of COVID-19 increased by 12,426 over the preceding week

The Department of Health (DOH) reported 12,426 new COVID-19 infections from May 15 to 21, a little rise over the previous week's total of 12,414 cases.   According to the DOH's weekly report, the new infections equate to a daily average of 1,775 cases, or 0.01 percent

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Fire breaks out at Manila’s iconic Post Office building after 30 hours

The replacement of the Manila Central Post Office is announced by the Mayor of Manila Lacuna-Pangan. Lacuna addressed these concerns in a televised briefing, emphasizing that the Manila Central Post Office site is protected under the municipal government's zoning legislation and its designation as an Important Cultural Property. The Manila

economy

Manufacturers anticipate a stronger PH economy.

According to a manufacturers' trade group, the Philippine economy would improve in the later half of this year, showing a degree of confidence from a sector that is regarded as one of the key foundations of economic progress. The Federation of Philippine businesses (FPI) leader, Jesus Arranza, said on Thursday

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Sara Duterte has resigned from her position at Lakas-CMD.

Duterte stated that she was chosen by the people as a result of Filipinos' faith in her to govern and serve the nation, and that this should not be "poisoned by political toxicity or undermined by execrable political powerplay." However, she remained grateful to all party members for their support,

BSM

British School Manila continues to give back with 13th batch of Taguig scholars

British School Manila fosters a friendly environment that promotes inclusion and recognizes potential, resulting in a vibrant school community. BSM's Taguig Scholarship Programme (BSMTSP) is a 19-year-old initiative that assists academically gifted kids from underserved communities. It boasts four magna cum laude grads, nine cum laude, an executive dean's lister,

El Niño

Prepare for El Niño, advises the Department of Health.

It feels like we have entered a  very hot oven that is how hot Philippines are, it will get hotter As the country continues to brace itself for the El Niño phenomenon, which is expected to affect most locations across the country beginning in June, the Department of Health (DOH)

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Brazil confirms its first avian flu infections among wild birds.

Brazil, the world's biggest chicken producer, has verified HPAI instances for the first time, although only in wild birds, according to the Agriculture Ministry. According to the Brazilian government, two instances were found in wild birds and should not result in a prohibition on importation of Brazilian chicken products under

pope francis

Pope Francis has designated 21 Coptic victims who were beheaded by the Islamic State as martyrs.

Pope Francis has designated 21 Coptic victims who were beheaded by the Islamic State as martyrs. Pope Francis declared the Vatican's recognition of the 21 Coptic Orthodox Christians who were beheaded by the Islamic State in Libya in 2015 as martyrs. During a meeting with Pope Tawadros II of the

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In the midst of an obesity assessment, the World Health Organization warns that Wegovy and other weight-loss drugs are "not silver bullets."

The World Health Organization has cautioned that new weight reduction medications will not be a "silver bullet" in the fight against obesity. According to Francesco Branca, WHO's head of food and nutrition safety, weight reduction medicines must be taken in conjunction with a healthy diet and exercise. Ms Branca's remarks

Filipinos

Twenty-three more Filipinos are returning from the war-torn Sudan.

According to the Philippine Embassy in Egypt, 23 Filipinos from the strife-torn Sudan are poised to return to the Philippines. According to the embassy, thirteen are already on their way home from Egypt, while the remaining ten are slated to fly back to Manila. Meanwhile, the Department of Foreign Affairs

LinkedIN

With waning demand, LinkedIn eliminates over 700 jobs and removes its China app.

LinkedIn, Microsoft's professional social networking site, is slashing 716 positions and phasing out its employment platform in the Chinese market as it restructures its worldwide operations amid decreasing demand. LinkedIn, which has 20,000 employees and operations in 36 countries, is the latest technology business to lay off workers. Job

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Filipinos with sleep disorders may be eligible for free medical care under a Senate bill.

Sleeping can be one of the best things to end the day but not all of us can sleep peacefully. Some have trouble doing that and most of them are Filipinos. Once a law establishing a program for raising awareness of sleep disorders is passed into law, Filipinos who suffer

stocks

As investors focus on a weakening economy, stocks decline and the dollar rises

The dollar gained some ground while a measure of stocks around the world fell for the fourth day in a row as the European Central Bank raised rates on Thursday and indicated the need for further tightening a day after the U.S. Also increasing rates was the Federal Reserve.

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Resignation of Deped officials engaged in the botched laptop transaction

Two Department of Education employees involved in the provision of administrative services have tendered their resignations, but one undersecretary made it clear that the action was unrelated to the controversy surrounding the agency's laptop purchases. Late last year, the Senate held hearings on DepEd's purchase of allegedly overpriced laptops, and

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How social media became the bridge to one couple in returning a 54-year-old wedding ring to its owner

Social media is a powerful tool and it can find something that you lost, if people help you as well  same goes with this true story about the wedding ring they saw and post it on social media and eventually find the owner. Fritz and Sheine Sapon stumbled upon a

Covid-19

Metro Manila's COVID-19 positive rate jumps to 18.8% according to OCTA research

As of May 1, the pandemic watchdog OCTA Research reported a further increase in Metro Manila's weekly COVID-19 positivity rate to 18.8%. Dr. Guido David, OCTA Research Fellow, reported late Tuesday night that the capital region's positivity rate increased by 7.1 points from the 11.7 percent recorded

DTI

In light of the summer season, DTI has been asked to monitor cooling appliance prices.

We purchase air conditioning, electric fans, and anything else that will make us feel cold because we are aware of how hot it is in the Philippines and it feels like walking into an oven. This gives malls and other retailers the opportunity to mark it up significantly, which is

PAGASA

Heat index may exceed 40 degrees Celsius on Friday, according to Pagasa.

Feels like we are walking on fire because of the heat. According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa), the heat index could reach 40°C or higher on Friday in some areas of the nation. “Sa tanghali, asahan ‘yung pinakamatataas po na temperatura natin ay nasa

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Ugandans who identify as LGBTQ+ are terrified as a new law approaches

A harsh anti-LGBTQ law was recently passed by the Ugandan parliament. The Anti-Homosexuality Act, as it is officially known, was created "to protect the traditional family," according to its introduction. Yoweri Museveni, the president of the nation, must sign it before it can become law, despite his prior anti-homosexuality activism.

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The tsunami warning has since been revoked, asking local authorities to direct affected residents to move away from shores immediately.

Indonesia's geophysics agency (BMKG) reported that a 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck west of Sumatra Island on Tuesday, resulting in a tsunami warning that lasted for about two hours. The tsunami warning has since been revoked, asking local authorities to direct affected residents to move away from shores immediately. The earthquake's

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Prior to the meeting with biden, Marcos considers US green bonds

Before a scheduled bilateral meeting with US President Joe Biden at the White House, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. stated that the Philippines is interested in "green bonds" from the US. On May 1, Marcos will travel to Washington, DC, to meet with Biden for their second private encounter since the

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Prisoners in Portugal construct confessionals in advance of Pope Francis's visit.

Tiago Espanhol, a fraudster, has been incarcerated for just over two years as of April 17 (Reuters). He still has two and a half years before being released, but he claims that the construction of confessionals for Pope Francis' summer visit to Portugal is shortening that period of time. "We