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PhilHealth extends 2021 accreditation of healthcare facilities

The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) on Tuesday announced that it will extend the validity of all currently accredited health facilities (HFs) until January 31, 2022. In its Advisory No. 2021-049 signed by its President and CEO Atty. Dante A. Gierran, the state agency...

Sharp Philippines celebrates its 40th anniversary

There is a saying that great things come in small packages. At least for this company, that was how their story began 110 years ago – with a belt buckle and a mechanical pencil.  In 1912, a company founded by Tokuji Hayakawa in Honjo, Tokyo,...

LifeWave Helps Showcase Modern Approach to Wellness

In much of the world, the idea of wellness has long been roughly the same as the concept of being free from illness. While this is certainly a key component of being well, the modern reimagining of wellness has developed past this point,...

Belenismo: Tribute to the resiliency of every Filipino, recovering spirit

More than a traditional symbol of Christmas, celebrations with the belen (Nativity scene) carry stories of faith, hope and resilience. In Tarlac province, the holiday season will not be complete without the yearly Belenismo, which brings out the creativity of municipalities, churches, and communities...

Meralco helps restore power in typhoon-hit areas

The Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) has extended assistance to expedite restoration of electricity services in areas that were severely affected by Typhoon Odette (international name: Rai). The company immediately coordinated with the Department of Energy and the Visayan Electric Co. (VECO) and sent an...

Pag-IBIG Fund allocates P5 B in Calamity Loan to help members in Odette-hit areas

Under the Pag-IBIG Calamity Loan Program, eligible members may borrow up to 80% of their total Pag-IBIG Savings, which consist of their monthly contributions, the counterpart employer’s contributions, and accumulated dividends earned. And in consideration of the plight of the members, the Calamity Loan is offered at a rate of 5.95% per annum which is the lowest rate in the market.

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PCSO opens Camarines Sur and Bohol for STL bidders; suspends applications for all other areas

The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) is now accepting applications for prospective bidders of Small Town Lottery (STL) for the provinces of Camarines Sur...

Robinsons Bank and Pru Life UK establish banc assurance partnership

Robinsons Bank to make protection within its customers’ reach through Pru Life UK’s innovative life insurance products. Gokongwei-led Robinsons Bank and British life insurer Pru...

ValuePlus Auto Service: The Casa Alternative

"ValuePlus Auto Service ( VP Auto Service ) offers a variety of services, using the latest Diagnostic Equipment available in the automotive aftermarket industry. With its pool...

Student films compete at 6th Salamindanaw Asian Film Fest

Two award-winning capstone projects from the De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde School of Design and Arts will vie in the Philippine shorts competition of the...