A Cebuano food delivery rider’s pursuit of respect, fair wage

Emmariel Ares 05/01/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – A few years back, Naohde Vasyon had a stable corporate job that allowed him to earn up to P30,000 per month. But he was enticed to quit his job and instead join a…

Danao City farmers to receive free agricultural insurance

10/21/2023

DANAO CITY, Cebu – Danao City farmers will get indemnity checks from the Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC), through the City Agriculture Services Office (CAgSO). There are 79 farmers (71 corn farmers and 8 livestock farmers) from…

Public school teachers, DepEd employees get free accident insurance

Jane Baustista 10/06/2023

Teachers and employees of the Department of Education (DepEd) are now covered with personal accident insurance of up to P100,000, Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte announced during the celebration of World Teachers’ Day on Thursday.…

Cervical cancer coverage: A top priority of PhilHealth

PR 06/13/2023

Coverage for cervical cancer screening is the top priority of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) through the Konsultasyong Sulit at Tama (Konsulta) primary care package and cervical cancer treatment through the Z Benefits. Since 2015, benefit…

Nearly P43 billion released for over 8.5 million senior citizens’ health insurance

Daphne Galvez 04/11/2023

MANILA, Philippines —The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has released nearly P43 billion to cover one-year health insurance premiums of senior citizens nationwide. DBM on Tuesday said its chief Amenah Pangandaman has approved the release of…

Service desk brings Philhealth closer to residents in Bogo, nearby towns

Futch Anthony Inso 03/06/2023

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines — Residents of Bogo City in northern Cebu and its neighboring towns will not have to travel far again in doing their transactions with Philhealth or the Philippine Health Insurance Corp.  This was after…

Why it’s important to be financially prepared for anything, pandemic or not

09/23/2020

CEBU, Philippines — When the COVID-19 pandemic struck in all corners of the globe, it became clear to all of us that more has to be done than to wash our hands properly or wear surgical masks.…

Gary Valenciano: Why AIA Philam Life is a perfect partner during emergencies

Marc Cosep 07/17/2020

In his 37 years in the entertainment business, Gary Valenciano has indeed come a long way. He starred in numerous films, won many awards, performed on different venues, produced 39 best-selling albums, and raised a family while…

CPPO vows to work harder amid gov’s support

Alven Marie A. Timtim 04/17/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu Police Provincial Office (CPPO) will work ever harder so the Cebuanos can rest peacefully in their homes during this enhanced community quarantine (ECQ). Police Colonel Roderick Mariano, director of CPPO, said…

Continue full coverage for treatment of COVID-19 patients, Philhealth told

Neil Arwin Mercado - Inquirer.net 04/16/2020

MANILA, Philippines — Several lawmakers called on the state-owned Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (Philhealth) to reconsider its decision to limit financial coverage for coronavirus disease (COVID-19) patients. Bagong Henerasyon Partylist Rep. Bernadette Herrera-Dy said that now is…

Philhealth to hike members’ premium starting January 2020

Futch Anthony Inso 01/03/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHeath) will increase the premium that they are collecting from their members starting January this year. Dina Cinchez, Public Information Officer of PhilHealth in Cebu City, said that…

Gwen’s portaits, Christmas goodies, insurance distributed during barangay chiefs’ assembly

Rosalie Abatayo 12/10/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The over 1,000 barangay captains from across the province received on Tuesday, December 10, their Christmas gifts from the Capitol. During their general assembly at the IEC Convention Center in Cebu City, the…

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