PhilHealth, HMOs, insurers agree to coordinate benefits under Yakap

CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — The municipal government of Naujan in Oriental Mindoro has tightened measures to prevent the entry and spread of African swine fever (ASF), including a temporary ban on the entry of live pigs for various purposes, according to its information office on Thursday. The measures are contained in Municipal Executive Order

MANILA, Philippines — Former police officer Rodulfo Gracioso Jr.’s polygraph examination showed “no deception indicated” in his sworn affidavit in connection with the suitcases of cash he delivered to Vice President Sara Duterte. According to the polygraph examination result, the findings of his polygraph showed “no specific physiological reactions indicative of deception.” The examination was

BAYAMBANG, Pangasinan – This central Pangasinan town has temporarily banned the entry and exit of live pigs and fresh and frozen pork to prevent the spread of African Swine Fever (ASF). Executive Order No. 156 was issued after an emergency meeting on Thursday, after isolated ASF cases were detected in six barangays in the town.

CALASIAO, Pangasinan – A magnitude 4.5 earthquake jolted Solsona town in Ilocos Norte at 2:42 pm on Thursday, with a depth of 10 km, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). The earthquake was felt in  parts of Abra, Ilocos Norte, and Ilocos Sur Phivolcs measured Intensity II in Batac City in

The 32nd day of the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte was expected to be the longest day of the proceedings, with four witnesses, including former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV, scheduled to take the stand.

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Thursday told the public that there is no need to hoard potable water as the government is preparing to prevent a water supply shortage amid the possible impact of a super El Niño. The state weather bureau recently warned that a “very strong El Niño” is likely to emerge between October

MANILA, Philippines — Former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV will reveal on Friday, October 2, the contents of his testimony that he would have delivered before the Senate Impeachment Court if he was called as a witness of the prosecution. Trillanes said this in a statement posted on his Facebook page on Thursday. This comes after he

KORONADAL CITY — Classes at all levels in public and private schools in Palimbang, Sultan Kudarat, were suspended Thursday afternoon following a magnitude 4.9 earthquake that struck off the municipality. Mayor Myrna Kapina ordered the suspension through Executive Order No. 040, citing possible structural damage, falling objects, aftershocks, and other earthquake-related hazards that could put

Update at 5:40 P.M. MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial ended early on Thursday due to concerns raised by her defense team, including the confidentiality of documents submitted by a prosecution witness. Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) Executive Director Atty. Ronel Buenaventura was scheduled to testify for the prosecution on Thursday in connection

MANILA, Philippines — The air quality in some parts of Metro Manila remained “unhealthy for sensitive groups” levels on Thursday, Oct. 1, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) said. The DENR’s Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) said that high PM2.5 levels, which refer to fine particulate matter measuring 2.5 micrometers or less in diameter,were

The International Criminal Court (ICC) Registry has submitted documents and the annex including the amended E-court Protocol on the case of former President Rodrigo Duterte on charges of crimes against humanity in relation to his war on drugs as part of court regulations.

KORONADAL CITY — Commuters in South Cotabato are feeling the pinch of higher public transport fares that took effect on Monday, forcing some to adjust their daily budgets as drivers say the increase barely covers rising operating costs. Among them is Tessie Larroza, a resident of Sto. Niño, South Cotabato, who works in Koronadal City