More than 4,000 youth and students in the Caraga Region have benefited from Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) programs this year, an official said Tuesday. Speaking at the Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas forum here, DOLE-13 Assistant Director Raymond Fel Sajor highlighted the success of the Special Program for Employment of Students (SPES) and the…
Manila: A job fair for displaced workers of internet gaming licensees (IGLs), formerly known as Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs), is slated next month, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said Tuesday. During the “Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas” forum, DOLE-National Capital Region Assistant Director Jude Thomas Trayvilla said the special job fair would be…
A top official of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) stressed the urgent need to address ongoing issues in the collection and payment systems. Speaking at the PULSE (Promoting UHC Through Linkages, Synergy and Engagement) event on Tuesday, PhilHealth president and chief executive officer Emmanuel Ledesma Jr. emphasized the importance of strengthening the collection mechanism…
The Department of Health (DOH) distributed 27 new and fully equipped ambulances to the local government units (LGUs) of Ilocos Region’s four provinces. The ambulance distribution is part of the Health Facility and Enhancement Program of the DOH, aimed to further serve the medical needs of the people, especially in emergency cases, according to DOH-Center…
KUALA LUMPUR, As Malaysia celebrates Malaysia Day today, it is a moment for the nation to reflect on its formation on Sept 16, 1963, as a symbol of unity and reflection, says Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye. The National Unity Advisory Council member said that Malaysia Day celebrations should serve as a unifying force to…
KOTA KINABALU, Sept 16 (Bernama) — The 331 kilometer distance from Sandakan to the city center did not stop a married couple from driving up to join the Malaysia Day 2024 celebrations at Padang Merdeka here tonight. Anita Ahmad, 50, who had only watched the glorious event on television was determined to realize her and…
