PhilHealth gets P60B from DPWH flood control budget

By PCO | September 20, 2025 THE Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (Philhealth) will be allocated PhP60 billion following the cancellation of PhP255 billion worth of locally funded flood control projects under the Department of Public Works and Highways’ (DPWH) proposed budget in 2026. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. announced the PhP60 billion allocation to PhilHealth… Read More PhilHealth gets P60B from DPWH flood control budget

Palace shortens gov’t work hours on Sept. 22 for National Family Week celebration

By PCO | September 20, 2025 MALACAÑANG has suspended work in government offices under the Executive Branch starting 1 p.m. on Monday, September 22, in observance of the 33rd National Family Week. Under Memorandum Circular (MC) No. 96 issued on Friday, government work hours were shortened on September 22 to give employees the opportunity to… Read More Palace shortens gov’t work hours on Sept. 22 for National Family Week celebration

BFAR turns over 5 boats to Subic, Olongapo fisherfolk

By JONAS REYES SUBIC, Zambales — The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) awarded five 62-footer fiberglass-reinforced plastic (FRP) handline fishing boats to fisherfolk groups to help sustain their livelihood, especially those venturing in the vicinity of the Scarborough Shoal. BFAR turned over the vessels here on September 19 to the Subic Hook and… Read More BFAR turns over 5 boats to Subic, Olongapo fisherfolk

Zambales nat’l high, Iba elementary schools get land patents

IBA, Zambales — Two public schools in Zambales recently received special patents from the government, finally earning a legal stamp of ownership for the parcels of land they occupy here since their founding more than 100 years ago. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. handed over to Governor Hermogenes Ebdane Jr. special patents for Iba Elementary School and… Read More Zambales nat’l high, Iba elementary schools get land patents