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PhilHealth urged: Implement case rate hikes by Nov. 30

Sen. Bong Go has reiterated his appeal for the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) to fulfill its commitment to increase case rates by up to 50 percent across the board by Nov. 30.

Guo denies criminal liability over 'fake' counter-affidavit

Dismissed mayor Alice Guo of Bamban, Tarlac insisted she is not criminally liable for the signed counter-affidavit she submitted for the human trafficking case lodged against her in her alleged involvement in illegal operations of a Philippine offshore gaming operator (POGO).

Comelec says multiple registrants can vote

While facing investigation and possible criminal suit, the estimated one million double or multiple registrants still have the chance to vote in the May 2025 midterm elections, the Commission on Elections said yesterday.

Bato opposes opening Senate drug probe transcript to public

Sen. Ronald dela Rosa has opposed the move of the Senate Blue Ribbon committee to make public the transcript of its drug war investigation, where former president Rodrigo Duterte admitted to having a death squad.

PAOCC spokesman axed for slapping worker

After getting caught in a viral video slapping a Filipino worker during a raid last week at a suspected Philippine offshore gaming operator (POGO) hub in Bataan, Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) spokesman Winston John Casio was relieved from his post on Monday, pending an investigation of the incident.

Metrobank donates housing materials to Batangas communities

President Marcos on Monday led the turnover of shelter repair kits donated by the Metrobank Foundation (MBFI) to communities affected by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine in Talisay and Laurel municipalities in Batangas.

Senate adopts P1.3-billion House cut in OVP budget

Sara's aide flies to US, spokesman resigns

DepEd: 26 school days lost to recent cyclones, calamities

Up to 26 learning days were lost due to class suspensions in several schools nationwide caused by recent typhoons and other natural calamities, according to latest data from the Department of Education.

Harris or Trump? America decides in knife-edge polls

American voters deliver their verdict today after an extraordinarily turbulent election that will either make Kamala Harris the first woman president in US history or deliver Donald Trump a comeback that sends shockwaves around the world.

Megaworld president cited by Forbes

ONLY FILIPINA IN ASIA POWER BUSINESSWOMAN LIST

Marce intensifies into typhoon

Typhoon Marce will continue to intensify and reach its peak as it makes landfall over Northern Luzon tomorrow, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).

'Rody likely to skip quad comm hearing'

Former president Rodrigo Duterte is likely to skip the hearing of the quad committee of the House of Representatives tomorrow, Assistant Majority Leader and La Union 1st District Rep. Paolo Ortega V said yesterday.

AND NOW, THE LATEST IN ANTI-AGING SKIN TREATMENT

Before, we only used volume restoration by filler injections to fight aging. Today, layering is the latest filler injection technique that addresses skin aging based on the anatomical changes that occur as one grows older.

AYURVEDA: A GEN-XER'S GUIDE TO ANCIENT HEALTH WISDOM

For a society used to doctor's prescriptions, embracing Ayurveda might feel like trying a new health trend. And if it means raising a mug of warm water in place of a pill, that's a toast I'll gladly make.

These 'madiskarte' moms mean business

In 2020, PLDT launched Madiskarte Moms PH, a mompreneur Facebook community, as a way for Filipino mothers to start and grow their home-based businesses to augment their family income during the height of the pandemic.

FIVE HEALTH HACKS FROM THE GLUCOSE GODDESS

New York-based French biochemist and New York Times bestselling author, Jessie Inchauspé, is a standard social media go-to for hacks on managing sugar spikes and diabetes.

Caring for loved ones with disabilities

After a series of eye surgeries in the US (18 surgeries from 1982 to 1989 due to glaucoma), Jaime Silva, more known to family and friends as Jimmy, and his wife Helen decided to change the focus of their lives.

MassKara 2024: MassKara Unmasked!

I spent five wonderful years of my childhood in Iloilo City, and would visit Bacolod, which was just a ferry ride away. I love its people, its food and its historical structures.

Hayao Miyazaki to be honored at filmfest

Japanese master filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki will be honored with this year's prestigious Ramon Magsaysay Award.

DAN+SHAY, OTHER HOLIDAY SOUNDS TO WELCOME NOVEMBER

How best to welcome November? With only a few weeks until Christmas day, nothing beats Christmas sounds.

RINI on collaborating with OPM artists, giving back to Pinoy fans

For Filipino-Australian singer-songwriter RINI, experimenting or exploring new ideas is in the nature and DNA of any artist.

LEGENDS, FREAKS AND ICONS GATHER AT ‘SHAKE, RATTLE AND BALL’ 2024

FROM CHUCKY DOLL and his bride to pop superstar Taylor Swift, celebrities, showbiz personalities, and influencers – including GMA Sparkle artists – attended this year's \"Shake, Rattle and Ball\" in character, donning their most outlandish and eye-catching outfits on the black carpet last Thursday at One Ayala in Makati.

PPA profit down on spending hike

The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) recorded a double-digit drop in its profit in nine months to September as expenses went up by more than half due to the upgrade of old facilities.

State workers abroad get higher allowances

The government has increased by up to 40 percent the allowances of state workers assigned abroad to take into consideration global price movements.

Maynilad funnels P695 M for sewer line expansion

West Zone concessionaire Maynilad Water Services Inc. is investing P695 million for the expansion of sewerage services in Paranaque City.

No sugar MAV next year as stocks remain ample

The government will not open the minimum access volume (MAV) for sugar next year, as the country has ample stocks and retail prices of the commodity remain stable, contrasting with the dire supply situation two years ago.

Airline capacity crunch looms

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is warning of a capacity crunch in some regions even as data for September this year showed global passenger demand growing.

ERC seeks emergency power during calamities

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is proposing changes to the Electric Power Industry Reform Act (EPIRA) to include an emergency power allowing it to respond to calamities without needing a quorum.

Changing acronyms for a dynamic meaning

We're certainly familiar with acronyms, at least those that pertain to our job, profession and interests. Acronyms exist for brevity and convenience as we don't have to utter or write the whole caboodle.

An ARM and a leg (up): Why Intel and AMD are now worried about the new kid on the block

Rivalries are a normal part of human life, and few examples are better than the competition between Intel and AMD.