PhilHealth Pushes for Early Detection to Prevent Breast Cancer

In line with Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October, the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) is promoting early detection and reminding members of their financial coverage for breast cancer treatment, aligning with President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.’s priority on improving healthcare in the country. The Philippines has extremely low breast cancer screening rates, which is linked to the country having one of the highest breast cancer mortality rates in Asia. According to a 2023 study by the Philippine Institute for Development Studies, only 1% of Filipino women were screened for…

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KORUPSYON ANG TUNAY NA KALABAN NG PINOY

CLICKBAIT ni JO BARLIZO MARAMING Pilipino ang nadidismaya tuwing may bagong kaso ng katiwalian. Milyon-milyong piso ang nawawala, at tila paulit-ulit na lamang ang kuwento. Kaya’t hindi nakapagtataka kung marami ang nagsasabing sayang lang ang buwis—na mas mabuting bawasan na lang ito kung ninanakaw din naman. Ngunit kung susuriin nang mas malalim, hindi ang buwis ang dapat sisihin, kundi ang mga taong mapagsamantala sa loob ng sistema. Kahit mawala pa ang mga tiwaling opisyal, mananatiling totoo na kulang pa rin ang pondo ng gobyerno upang matugunan ang lahat ng pangangailangan…

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BingoPlus, BingoPlus Foundation, ISP boosts PH golf with more than 5M Pesos donation

Millions of pesos are set to be donated by the leading digital entertainment platform in the Philippines, BingoPlus, along with the its BingoPlus Foundation and the International Series Philippines, to the Philippine Sports Commission at The International Series Philippines presented by BingoPlus Music Festival, happening on October 25 at the Aseana City Concert Grounds in Parañaque. The donation aims to support the development of the country’s sports community, consisting of ₱5 million plus an additional ₱200 for every ticket redeemed on-site at the festival. This initiative coincides with a grand…

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The Philippine Coffee Board holds its first Coffee Sustainability Congress, Sen. Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan, Chair of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Food, and Agrarian Reform, serves as keynote speaker at the 1st Philippine Coffee Sustainability Congress held in Makati City. The event gathers leaders from the public and private sectors, growers, and advocates to discuss sustainability, traceability, and innovation toward securing the future of Philippine coffee. 37

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