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PBBM directs PhilHealth to ensure expanded coverage for its members
Inatasan ni Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. ang Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) na palawigin ang mga benepisyong ibinibigay nito sa mga Pilipino.Sa isang pulong, inihain ng PhilHealth ang mga short-term nitong plano, kabilang ang pagbibigay ng higit na tulong sa mga nagpapa-dialysis, bagong mga benefit package, pati na rin ang paggawa ng mobile app at text message service. Kasama sa medium-term, na mag-uumpisa sa 2024, ang pagbigay ng amnestiya para sa mga hindi nabayarang serbisyo, pag-amyenda sa Universal Healthcare Law, at pagpataw ng multa sa mga nagkamaling mga doktor at ospital. Balak din ng Philhealth na gawing mas makabago ang paglilingkod nito at magtayo ng sarili nitong gusali at pasilidad. Read more here

PCO leads reconstitution of media, gender equality body
Ms. Honey Castro from the Philippine Commission on Women discussing the data on women’s representation in media
PBBM administers the oath of office of Negros Occidental Rep. Jose Francisco ‘Kiko’ Bantug Benitez as the new Director General of the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA)
Nanumpa sa panunungkulan si Negros Occidental Rep. Jose Francisco “Kiko” Bantug Benitez bilang Director-General ng Technical Education and Skills Development Authority ngayong ika-30 ng Agosto 2024.
PBBM highlights historic ties between PH, Viet Nam
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. highlighted the historical significance of the relationship between the Philippines and Viet Nam as he warmly welcomed Vietnamese Defense Minister General Phan Van Giang at Malacañan Palace on Friday.
Enhanced water distribution cuts system loss, mitigates flooding – PSAC tells PBBM
The private sector has lauded the government’s efforts in improving the water distribution system in Metro Manila, noting that it has successfully enhanced and sustained the region’s water distribution system.
PBBM vows PH’s continued adherence to international law, cites importance of Permanent Court of Arbitration
The country will continue to adhere to international law, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. asserted on Thursday. The Chief Executive made the remark as he cited the importance of the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA), which he said is a vital part of Philippine foreign policy considering all the present challenges it faces.
NEDA okays CSC’s service modernization, NCR priority bridges improvement projects
The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Board, chaired by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., approved on Wednesday the Civil Service Modernization Project, modifications in cost and extensions of the implementation period and loan validity for bridges in Metro Manila, and the inclusion of the Secretaries of the Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Department of Education (DepEd) in the NEDA Board.
Executive Secretary Lucas P. Bersamin administers the oath of office of Stephen C. Cruz as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Philippine Postal Corporation
Stephen C. Cruz was sworn in as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Philippine Postal Corporation in a ceremony officiated by Executive Secretary Lucas P. Bersamin.
Executive Secretary Lucas P. Bersamin administers the oath of office to Meynardo A. Sabili as Chairperson of the Presidential Commission for the Urban Poor
Meynardo A. Sabili was officially sworn in as Chairperson of the Presidential Commission for the Urban Poor, with Executive Secretary Lucas P. Bersamin administering the oath.
PBBM extends over PhP360-M aid to oil spill-hit residents in Cavite
Despite the inclement weather, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday personally handed over a total of PhP363,050,000 in financial assistance and standby funds to over 33,000 fisherfolk and their families affected by the Bataan oil spill in Cavite.