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August 8, 2024

Comelec tags Smartmatic over offshore accounts

MANILA: The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has allegedly unraveled those behind the two offshore bank accounts in Cayman Islands supposedly owned by the head of the poll body.

According to Comelec Chairman George Garcia, upon thorough research, th…

Senior citizens body, PhilHealth to enhance elderly care programs

MANILA: The National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC) and the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) are in talks about the expansion of healthcare coverage and support for senior citizens.

In a news release Thursday, the NCSC said …

Enterprise-based education, training to address underemployment

MANILA: Senator Joel Villanueva on Thursday urged for the passage of Senate Bill No. 2587, or the Enterprise-Based Education and Training (EBET) Framework Act, to address the critical issue of underemployment in the country.

In a statement, the lawma…

Shellfish ban up in 1 more bay in Eastern Visayas

TACLOBAN CITY: Cancabato Bay in this city is now affected by toxic red tide as the phenomenon persists in 10 other bays, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) regional office here reported on Thursday.

Of the 11 bays, five areas are no…

Iloilo welcomes P336-M investment to enhance water distribution

ILOILO CITY: The local government here has urged the support of the community to minimize any inconveniences due to the implementation of the PHP366 million hydraulic system (HS) total pipe replacement project of the Metro Pacific Iloilo Water (MPIW) …