Author: Homer Pangilinan
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Iloilo City Aims to Transform into a Medical Tourism Destination
Iloilo City is on the path to becoming a leading hub for medical tourism, thanks to a new ordinance proposed by Councilor Candice Magdalane Tupas. In a recent interview on January 16, 2025, Tupas expressed strong belief in the city’s hospitals’ readiness to serve tourists looking for wellness services. The ordinance, which has passed its…
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OCD Chief Pledges Ongoing Government Support for Mt. Kanlaon Evacuees
During a visit to Canlaon City on January 15, 2025, Office of Civil Defense (OCD) Administrator Undersecretary Ariel Nepomuceno met with evacuees displaced by the restiveness of Mt. Kanlaon. He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to supporting those affected by the volcano’s activity. Nepomuceno’s visit included discussions with key disaster management and local government officials, such…
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Philippine Navy Successfully Rescues 121 from Stranded Vessel in Tawi-Tawi
In a commendable display of maritime rescue, the Philippine Navy’s BRP Jose Loor Sr. saved 121 individuals from a stranded wooden-hulled vessel off the coast of Tawi-Tawi. The vessel, M/L J Sayang 1, was discovered 5.4 nautical miles west of Siklangkalong Island, Panglima Sugala, after being adrift for nearly six days due to engine failure…
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NAIA Expressway Boosts Speed Limit to 80 kph from January 15
The NAIA Expressway, a crucial link between the Skyway system and the Ninoy Aquino International Airport’s Terminals 1, 2, and 3, is set to increase its speed limit from 60 to 80 kilometers per hour starting January 15. This decision, announced by San Miguel Corporation’s chairman and CEO Ramon Ang, aims to enhance the travel…
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GSIS Multi-Purpose Loans Hit Record P289 Billion, Aiding Over 1.2 Million Government Workers
In a significant financial milestone, the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) announced that its Multi-Purpose Loan (MPL) programs have disbursed a record-breaking PHP289 billion in 2024, supporting over 1.2 million government employees across the Philippines. The MPL Flex program, launched in September 2023, alone has provided PHP282 billion to 1,049,246 members, marking a 35.5 percent…
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Cebu City Seeks Top Farmers: 20 Nominees Vie for Prestigious Award
In a bid to recognize excellence in agriculture, Cebu City has launched a search for its ‘Ten Outstanding Farmers.’ Councilor Pastor Alcover Jr., who leads the city’s agriculture committee, announced that 20 farmers are currently under evaluation for this prestigious award. The assessment is being conducted by experts from the Department of Agriculture in Central…
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New Magna Carta Rules Promise Enhanced Protections for Filipino Seafarers
MANILA – Senator Loren Legarda has voiced her optimism about the future working conditions of Filipino seafarers after President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. signed the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) for the Magna Carta of Seafarers. Legarda, a key figure in the legislation’s creation, described the IRR’s signing as a crucial move to protect the…
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PhilHealth Urges Ilonggos to Embrace KonSulTa Package for Better Health
ILOILO CITY – The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) is calling on the residents of Iloilo to take their health seriously by enrolling in the Konsultasyong Sulit at Tama (KonSulTa) package. This initiative, designed to promote early detection and management of diseases, was emphasized by Janimhe Jalbuna, the head of PhilHealth Western Visayas’ public affairs…
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