PhilHealth premium hike possible
THE DECISION by lawmakers to deny Philippine Health Insurance Corp.’s (PhilHealth) state subsidy for next year could lead to an increase in premium contributions for paying members, a lawmaker …
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The Guardian view on reforming special needs education: a demanding test for ministers | Editorial
The urgent need for reform of the special educational needs and disabilities (Send) system in England is arguably the greatest challenge facing the education secretary, Bridget Phillipson. A crisis …
Gov’t opens PHL’s first state-led food bank
THE MARCOS government on Monday opened the Philippines’ first state-led food bank, which will be replicated in various regions in the country. The Department of Social Welfare and Development’s …
A volcanic explosion every 15 minutes: how Australia’s museums are turning to tech to lure us in | Museums
It starts with a low rumble, then an explosion and a deafening roar. A pyroclastic flow bursts from the volcano and hurtles towards us at a frightening speed. Showers …
NWPC approves P50 daily wage hike for Caraga workers starting January
WORKERS in Region XIII (Caraga) will see a P50 boost in their entry daily wages following the National Wages and Productivity Commission’s (NWPC) approval of new wage orders issued …
Senate ratifies PHL’s Reciprocal Access Agreement with Japan
THE PHILIPPINE Senate on Monday concurred with the ratification of Manila’s military agreement with Tokyo that will facilitate the exchange and combined training of their troops. The Reciprocal Access …
Marcos backs zero subsidy for PhilHealth in 2025
PHILIPPINE President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. on Monday justified a bicameral conference committee (bicam) move to remove the government’s subsidy for the state health insurer under the proposed 2025 …
2024 BIR issuances Wrapped, plus year-end compliance reminders
It’s the most wonderful time of the year; not only do we have Christmas and New Year to look forward to, it’s also time to explore our music year …
Meat processors seek review of ban on Indian buffalo meat
THE Philippine Association of Meat Processors, Inc. (PAMPI) has asked the Department of Agriculture (DA) to review its order banning imports of buffalo meat from India. In a letter …
Are Trump’s Tariffs Inevitable?
World leaders and C.E.O.s are struggling to convince President-elect Donald Trump to shift his position on imposing new levies against America’s trade partners and its rivals. Source link