Author: Pop News
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PhilHealth Expands Z Benefit Package for Peritoneal Dialysis
The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) has significantly upgraded its Z Benefit Package for Peritoneal Dialysis, now offering distinct packages for both adult and pediatric patients, effective January 1, 2025. This move aligns with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s commitment to expanding healthcare benefits despite the absence of a subsidy. According to the National Kidney… Read more
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Speaker Romualdez Pushes for Faster Deliberations on Minimum Wage Hike Bill
MANILA, Philippines — Speaker Martin Romualdez committed on Wednesday to accelerating discussions on a bill aimed at increasing the daily minimum wage, emphasizing the need for a balance that considers both workers’ welfare and employers’ interests. Romualdez made the statement after meeting with labor leaders at the House of Representatives on Tuesday night, alongside Deputy… Read more
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DOH Applauds House Bill to Strengthen Philippine Healthcare System
The Department of Health (DOH) has expressed support for the approval of House Bill 11357, also known as the “Act Strengthening the Philippine Healthcare System to Achieve Efficiency and Equity, and to Improve Public Health Emergency Preparedness.” The bill passed its second reading in the House of Representatives on Tuesday. Authored and sponsored by House… Read more
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Poll Bets Urged Against Sharing Fake News Online
The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) has reminded all political parties, candidates, and party-list groups to refrain from spreading false information on social media. At the National Election Game Changer Summit in November 2024, COMELEC Commissioner Nelson Celis urged candidates not to post misinformation or disinformation on their social media accounts. “Don’t post any fake news… Read more
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COMELEC to 2025 bets: Use Digital Innovation Ethically
The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) enjoined candidates and campaign managers to responsibly adopt digital innovation in their campaigns. “Prioritize the truth, transparency and practice ethical campaigning,”Commissioner Rey Bulay emphasized during the National Election Game Changer Summit held in November 2024 at the Marquis Events Place in BGC, Taguig City. “Our electorate deservers no less. Let… Read more
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Pasig Mayor Vico Sotto Champions Anti-Corruption Efforts and Institutional Reforms
Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto, one of the youngest local government executives in the Philippines, has focused on combating corruption and pushing for institutional reforms within his administration. In an interview with The STAR’s online show “Truth on the Line,” Sotto emphasized the significance of establishing strong systems and shifting cultural attitudes to fight the… Read more
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Vic Sotto Files Cyberlibel Case Against Director Darryl Yap Over Pepsi Paloma Film Teaser
Actor and TV host Vic Sotto has filed 19 counts of cyberlibel against director Darryl Yap following the release of a film teaser for The Rapists of Pepsi Paloma. The teaser included a mention of Sotto’s name, prompting legal action. Sotto’s lawyer, Atty. Enrique Dela Cruz, confirmed that the case was lodged with the Muntinlupa… Read more
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K-Pop dominates Facebook engagement in 2024
K-Pop continued high social media engagement specifically Facebook, throughout 2024, according to a report by research firm Capstone-Intel Corporation. From January 1 to December 31, 2024, K-Pop generated 34,195 posts, attracting over 564,000 comments, nearly 1.8 million shares, and more than 19 million reactions, earning a total engagement score of 3,767,994.8. Capstone-Intel found that the… Read more
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Court Orders RCBC to Unfreeze Philippine Sanjia Steel Corporation Account
Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental — The Regional Trial Court of Misamis Oriental, Branch 41, issued a decisive order on December 23, 2024, reiterating its earlier resolution and temporary restraining order (TRO) to enjoin Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC) and its Lapasan Business Center Branch Manager, Sherlene Seriña, from freezing the account of Philippine… Read more
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50th Metro Manila Film Festival Extended Due to Public Demand
MANILA, Philippines — The 50th Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) will extend its theatrical run for an additional week, continuing until January 14, 2025, in response to “insistent public demand.” Originally set to conclude on January 7, the festival will allow audiences more time to watch its 10 official entries in select Metro Manila cinemas.… Read more