Marcos studying suspension of PhilHealth contribution hike
President Bongbong Marcos is studying Health Secretary Ted Herbosa’s request to suspend the hike in PhilHealth contributions.
PH bans poultry imports from California, Ohio
The Department of Agriculture says it has banned imports of domesticated and wild birds, including poultry meat and eggs, from California and Ohio in the United States because of several outbreaks there of highly pathogenic avian influenza.
Zubiri says House OK to adopt Senate version of Cha-cha
Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri says the House of Representatives will adopt the Senate version of Charter change.
“We do not need to convene together with the House to tackle these proposed amendments. We will conduct our own hearings, and pass the final version of the resolution at the Senate,” Zubiri said in a message to reporters.
Hontiveros wants a review of PH’s political links with China
Senator Risa Hontiveros urges the administration to review its political commitments with Beijing, specifically the One China Policy.
Hontiveros issued her statement on Wednesday after China repeatedly criticized the Philippines for supposedly violating the agreement.
Co says Lagman should be respondent of own petition vs 2024 national budget
Ako Bicol party-list Rep. Elizaldy Co believes Albay 1st District Rep. Edcel Lagman should include himself as among the respondents of his own petition against the 2024 national budget, as the previous year’s General Appropriations Act also contained unprogrammed funds.
Lawmakers call out coffee chain over ‘wrong’ senior, PWD discount policy
An international coffeehouse chain is being reprimanded over its alleged erroneous discount policy for senior citizens and persons with disability.