DPWH temporarily bars personal travel abroad for officials, employees

DPWH temporarily bars personal travel abroad for officials, employees

MANILA, Philippines — Officials and employees of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) are temporarily barred from personal overseas travel due to the ongoing validation of the agency’s projects linked to the multibillion-peso flood control program scandal in the Philippines. DPWH chief Manuel Bonoan, in a memorandum dated August 29, said the order was made in line with the agency’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and public service integrity. “Approval of all applications for Authority to Travel abroad for personal reasons are hereby temporarily suspended except for personal travel for urgent medical reasons, effective immediately until the end of […]... Keep on reading: DPWH temporarily bars personal travel abroad for officials, employees

Leptospirosis deaths in QC more than doubled, says health official

Leptospirosis deaths in QC more than doubled, says health official

MANILA, Philippines — Fatalities related to leptospirosis in Quezon City have reached 74 as of August 27, according to the city’s health department. During the QC Journalists’ Forum on Friday, Dr. Patricia Anne Bonifacio from Quezon City Health said the 74 leptospirosis-related cases are “more than double” compared to the numbers of the same period in 2024. “The number of deaths this year has more than doubled compared to last year. So, this year, as of Aug. 27, we have reported 74 leptospirosis-related deaths throughout the city,” Bonifacio, speaking in mixed Filipino and English, said in the forum. READ: Leptospirosis […]... Keep on reading: Leptospirosis deaths in QC more than doubled, says health official

James Reid joins Kathryn Bernardo in upcoming Dreamscape series

James Reid joins Kathryn Bernardo in upcoming Dreamscape series

James Reid will be joining Kathryn Bernardo in an upcoming Dreamscape series, marking the first time they will share the screen in a primetime project. Reid’s casting was announced by the ABS-CBN production company on Friday, Aug. 29, showing a clip of the actor-singer exchanging pleasantries before engaging in a photoshoot. “Someone is joining her… it’s none other than James Reid! The powerhouse tandem you never saw coming. Asia’s Superstar — Kathryn Bernardo and Multimedia Prince — James Reid, together in a teleserye from Dreamscape Entertainment,” the post read. ??????? ?? ??????? ???… and it’s none other than James Reid! […]... Keep on reading: James Reid joins Kathryn Bernardo in upcoming Dreamscape series

Making healthcare accessible for every Filipino with Maxicare’s new PRIMA prepaid healthcare cards

Making healthcare accessible for every Filipino with Maxicare’s new PRIMA prepaid healthcare cards

Maxicare Healthcare Corporation has long been a leader of innovation and reliability in the Philippine healthcare landscape. They proudly launched their new PRIMA prepaid healthcare cards designed to simplify and elevate the way Filipinos manage their well-being. These cards are products of MaxiHealth, which operates the Maxicare Primary Care Clinics nationwide. The new PRIMA cards are the must-have healthcare cards for Filipinos who want proactive and preventive care, hassle-free. They give unlimited access to all Maxicare Primary Care Clinics (PCCs), are available for everyone from newborns to seniors – even those with pre-existing conditions – and even provide special member […]... Keep on reading: Making healthcare accessible for every Filipino with Maxicare’s new PRIMA prepaid healthcare cards