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PhilHealth eyes 30-percent increase in benefit packages

Another 30-percent increase in the coverage rates of benefit packages could be implemented in November by the Philippine Health Insurance Corp.(PhilHealth).

Phl seeks stronger ties with EU, India

Stronger diplomatic ties with the European Union and India are being sought by President Marcos, as he welcomed on Monday new ambassadors to the Philippines.

Roque faces disbarment case

Former presidential spokesman Harry Roque is facing a disbarment complaint for supposedly spreading fake news on social media.

DOST-Pagasa: Don't ignore 'weak' La Niña

While the Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration has forecast a weak or even borderline La Niña phenomenon over the country starting this month up to May next year, there should be readiness for strong typhoons that a \"weak version of this weather phenomenon could bring,\" the DOST-PAGASA said.

CIDG mulls former angels of death member as state witness

A person claiming to be a former member of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC)'s so-called \"angels of death\" is being considered as a state witness, according to the Philippine National Police (PNP)'s Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG).

Airbus aims for military deals in Phl

Aircraft manufacturer Airbus is gearing up to help the Philippines expand its assets for national defense, offering the latest jets that the military can use to protect territories, especially in the West Philippine Sea (WPS).

Beatriz Zobel de Ayala passes away

Beatriz Zobel de Ayala, the matriarch of the Ayala family, has passed away at the age of 88.

Piston, Manibela may join PUVMP - LTFRB

Amid the two-day na- tionwide transport strike, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regula- tory Board (LTFRB) said it is eyeing to allow un- consolidated jeepney op- erators to join existing cooperatives.

Marcos promotes 19 PCG officials

President Marcos has promoted to the rank of commodore 19 Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) officials, including the district commander of Palawan who is in charge of sending vessels to the West Philippine Sea.

Cunanan cleared of money laundering over 'pork' scam

The Sandiganbayan has acquitted businessman Dennis Cunanan of money laundering over the alleged misuse of P22.5 million in Priority Development Assistance Fund of former senator Gregorio Honasan in 2007.

41 party-lists accredited for 2025 polls

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has accredited 41 new party-list groups for the 2025 midterm elections.

PFA honors the best in Philippine Franchising in FEA 2024

The Philippine Franchise Association (PFA) recently hosted the prestigious Franchise Excellence Awards (FEA) 2024 Awards Night at the SMX Convention CenterManila, gathering the country’s leading franchise brands to honor their exceptional contributions to the Philippine franchising industry.

73 M ballots to be printed for 2025 polls

Up to 73 million ballots will be printed for the 2025 midterm elections and the first parliamentary polls in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), according to the Commission on Elections.

ASF vaccine procurement completed in December

The Department of Agriculture (DA) intends to complete the procurement of 600,000 doses of African swine fever (ASF) vaccine by December.

175 teaching posts created in Mindanao

The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has approved the creation of 175 new teaching positions to boost the education system in Mindanao.

Village exec gets 11 years for malversation

A barangay treasurer in Baguio City has been sentenced to 11 years in prison for allegedly pocketing cash prizes of winners in a sports competition.

World leaders gather at UN as Mideast tensions explode

Escalating clashes between Israel and Hezbollah threatened to overshadow US President Joe Biden's final appearance at the United Nations signature annual event on Tuesday as diplomats scrambled to avert an all-out regional war.

Singapore ex-minister pleads guilty in graft trial

A Singaporean former minister pleaded guilty to bribery charges yesterday after more severe allegations were dropped, local media said, as the first graft trial of a political office holder for more than four decades began in the city-state.

EVO City Front Act Run set in Kawit

Before the highly anticipated ASICS Rock 'N' Roll Running Series Manila in November, running enthusiasts can get a sneak peek at the fun and energy during the EVO City Front Act Run, set to take place on Oct.20 in Kawit, Cavite.

US sends troops to Middle East

The US is sending a small number of additional troops to the Middle East in response to a sharp spike in violence between Israel and Hezbollah forces in Lebanon that has raised the risk of a greater regional war, the Pentagon said on Monday.

Fake 'Brad Pitt' scams 2 women in Spain of 325,000 euros

Spanish police said Monday that they had arrested five people accused of scamming two women of 325,000 euros by posing as Hollywood star Brad Pitt via online and WhatsApp messages.

Iran warns of 'irreversible' consequences of wider war

Israel wants to drag the Middle East into a fullblown war by provoking Iran to join the nearly year-old conflict between Israel and Tehran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon, Iran's president said on Monday, warning of its \"irreversible\" consequences.

Resilient Altas smother Stags

University of Perpetual Help showed incredible resilience as it turned back San Sebastian, 60-52, yesterday to solidify its place in the Magic Four in NCAA Season 100 at the Filoil EcoOil Arena.

Phillies clinch division title, eye top seed

The Philadelphia Phillies ended their 13-year wait to clinch the National League East divisional crown on Monday with a 6-2 defeat of the Chicago Cubs.

Archers to vent ire on Tams?

The reigning champions are down but definitely not out.

Canino, Quizon wow 'em

BUDAPEST-Former Philippine chess team mainstay Girme Fontanilla never really took her eyes away from chess despite being retired from the sport for decades now.

DOJ: Phl may soon exit FATF gray list

The Philippines may be removed from the gray list of Paris-based Financial Action Task Force (FATF) by 2025 as the country continues to deliver the necessary reforms to counter money laundering, according to the Department of Justice (DOJ).

S&P sees more BSP rate cuts in next 3 years

Debt watcher S&P Global Ratings expects more rate cuts from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) over the next three years, amid the US Federal Reserve's shift to an easing cycle and soft economic growth in the Philippines.

Peso weakens back to 56:$1 level

The peso slumped further against the dollar yesterday, piercing the 56 to $1 level, amid the volatility in the foreign exchange (forex) markets due to developments abroad.

UnionDigital Bank gets add'l P1.6 B capital infusion

Union Bank of the Philippines is infusing an additional P1.6 billion in capital to support the ongoing business operations and sustain the expansion of UnionDigital Bank Inc.