STATEMENTKnow the facts: Getting the vaccine will not affect your insurance coverage Toronto — Contrary to misinformation being shared on-line, receiving a COVID-19 vaccine will have no effect on the ability to obtain coverage or benefits from life insurance or supplementary health insurance. The CLHIA is aware of misinformation that is being spread through social … Continue reading
Overseas workers support OFW ID: Bello By Ferdinand Patinio MANILA (Philippines News Agency)– Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Secretary Silvestre Bello III said that so far, they have not received any negative reactions from overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) regarding the watermark image of President Rodrigo Duterte printed on the OFW Identification card. In a … Continue reading
CBCP to flock: Be active, attentive during Simbang Gabi By Ferdinand Patinio MANILA (Philippines News Agency) — An official of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines-Public Affairs Committee (CBCP-PAC) urged the faithful to be active and attentive when attending Simbang Gabi(dawn masses), which would start on Saturday. Fr. Jerome Secillano, CBCP-PAC executive secretary said that … Continue reading
No dengvaxia vaccine delivery to Zamboanga City By Teofilo Garcia, Jr ZAMBOANGA CITY (Philippines News Agency) –The City Health Office said that not a single child had been immunized with dengvaxia, the first vaccine to be licensed globally for the prevention of dengue. Dr. Rodelin Agbulos, City Health Officer, on Wednesday said there was … Continue reading
PRRD banks on OFWs as gov’t partners MANILA (Philippines News Agency) — President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on Dec. 5 expressed confidence that he can count on overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) to be partners of government in providing a comfortable life to Filipinos. “I am confident that you will remain steadfast partners of government in promoting the … Continue reading
8990 Holdings sets P3-B capex for 2018 By Leslie Gatpolintan MANILA (Philippines News Agency) — Listed mass housing developer 8990 Holdings Inc. is earmarking PHP3 billion in capital expenditures (capex) for 2018, higher than this year’s PHP2 billion, to launch more residential projects. Incoming president and chief operating officer Willie Uy said the company aims … Continue reading
Miss Universe 2017, other bets to visit PH By Joyce Ann L. Rocamora MANILA (Philippines News Agency) — Right after winning the Miss Universe 2017 crown last November 26, Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters from South Africa, together with her predecessor Miss Universe 2016 Iris Mittenaere and select candidates are set to visit Manila and parts of the … Continue reading
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