193% increase in PhilHealth coverage for severe dengue; patient’s may claim up to...
Amid the announcement of rising dengue cases by the Department of Health, PhilHealth is reminding the Filipino public that there is a benefit package for Dengue. From the previous Php 16,000 coverage rate, the...
2 students held for robbing fellow student in Biliran
ORMOC CITY– Two students, including a minor, were temporarily detained by local police after allegedly robbing a fellow student in the early hours of Saturday, February 15, along Vicentillo Street, Barangay P.I. Garcia, Naval,...
Calbayog City to implement localized social pension program for senior citizens
TACLOBAN CITY – The city government of Calbayog is set to launch a localized social pension program for senior citizens who are not included in the national social pension program implemented by the Department...
Female shabu peddler, patron arrested in a sting operation
ORMOC CITY-A newly identified female drug peddler and her patron were arrested by operatives of the Station Drug Enforcement Team of the local police during a buy-bust operation on Wednesday afternoon, February 19, in...
Northern Samar LGUs tighten restrictions to prevent ASF spread
TACLOBAN CITY – In response to the Northern Samar provincial government’s order restricting the movement of pigs and pork meat products, several local government units (LGUs) have also issued executive orders limiting the transport...
House approves new state-owned medical school in Eastern Samar
TACLOBAN CITY – The House of Representatives has approved on third and final reading a bill establishing a state-owned college of medicine under the Eastern Samar State University (ESSU) in Borongan City.
House Bill No....