Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Saturday announced the return of PHP60 billion in excess funds to the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), after its previous transfer to the national treasury, to support the state health insurer’s expansion. Marcos

Manila: ‘Nando’ has rapidly intensified into a typhoon as it moves over the Philippine Sea. As of 10 a.m. Saturday, Typhoon Nando was located 775 km east of Casiguran, Aurora, packing maximum sustained winds of 120 kph near the center

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has introduced discounted Beep cards for students using metro rail lines, aiming to make public transportation more affordable for the youth. According to Philippines News Agency, the rollout of the student Beep cards at

New york: The UN General Assembly has overwhelmingly adopted a resolution allowing Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to deliver his speech via video during next week’s high-level General Debate. This decision, reported by Anadolu Agency, permits Abbas to participate through a

Manila: The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) has raised its alert status from “blue” to “red” to provide immediate emergency response as ‘Nando’ has intensified into a typhoon over the Philippine Sea. According to Philippines News Agency,

Rome: The Philippines has launched the Aklan Pi±a Handloom Weaving Exhibit in Rome, Italy, a cultural showcase highlighting the country’s centuries-old textile tradition. The event will be held until Oct. 15 at the Philippine Embassy in Rome and serves as