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MANILA, Philippines — The decision to implement or suspend the scheduled increase in the members’ contributions in the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) is up to President Marcos, according to the Department of Health (DOH).
MANILA, Philippines — Citing what he described as “obsolete” rules in the maritime industry, President Marcos has instructed the Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) to standardize existing systems to make them at par with global standards as the government is completing an updated development plan for the sector.
MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos showed that he can speak some Portuguese during the presentation of credentials of the new envoy of Brazil although he admitted that he is now “rusty” with the language.
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 18) — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Thursday explained it is part of its duty to collect all signature forms in relation to the call of a group for Charter change (Cha-cha) via people’s initiative, but it assured the public that nothing formal has been filed yet.
The Philippines’ top defense official brushed aside coup rumors against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., saying the nation’s military that has a history of ouster plots is professional and will follow the chain of command.
Amending our Constitution is not a simple matter. There are a lot of questions that will need to be addressed. First is whether there is a need to amend the Constitution. Then what should be changed or amended. Finally, how do we go about it?
WASHINGTON, United States — US Vice President Kamala Harris said Wednesday she was "scared as heck" that Donald Trump would return to the White House in the November election and urged Democrats to "fight back."
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has issued a directive to the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) to standardize its maritime practices and bring them in line with global standards.