PhilHealth partners with drugstore chain to expand free medicines

Inquirer.net - Oct 27, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) has partnered with Southstar Drug to expand access to free medicines and educate Filipinos on the proper use of generic drugs. The “Kasama sa Pag-Galing” campaign, launched last month, aims to educate communities about generic medicines, prescription reading, proper over-the-counter medication use, and refill planning. READ:

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Dole orders safety measures for riders amid extreme heat

Oct 27, 2026

Dole orders safety measures for riders amid extreme heat

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Labor and Employment (Dole) on Tuesday issued guidelines requiring delivery platforms to implement safety measures as heat levels rise, including limiting or suspending deliveries under dangerous conditions. Labor Advisory No. 20, Series of 2026, signed by Labor Secretary Francis Tolentino on Oct. 27, sets safety protocols for employers and

The council-owned children’s home where kids illegally tattoo themselves and others

Oct 27, 2026

The council-owned children’s home where kids illegally tattoo themselves and others

And youngsters' bus passes are confiscated as punishment.

WB urges PH to connect growth corridors outside Metro Manila

Oct 27, 2026

WB urges PH to connect growth corridors outside Metro Manila

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines’ next phase of economic growth will depend on whether its cities and surrounding growth corridors can function as integrated regional economies, the World Bank said, arguing that the government must move beyond supporting local governments in isolation. In a report released Tuesday, the Washington-based lender said the country’s urban potential extends

Taken for a ride: Towering 50ft rollercoaster to be torn down over its 'excessive' size after neighbours complained noisy cart testing was driving them loopy

Oct 27, 2026

Taken for a ride: Towering 50ft rollercoaster to be torn down over its 'excessive' size after neighbours complained noisy cart testing was driving them loopy

Residents in Hucknall, Nottinghamshire, told of spending 18 months in the shadow of the unfinished ride - with test carts whizzing around the track yards from their homes.

EUAN McCOLM: The louder Holyrood's egotists trumpet their virtue, the faster we should all count our spoons...

Oct 27, 2026

EUAN McCOLM: The louder Holyrood's egotists trumpet their virtue, the faster we should all count our spoons...

The 19th century American essayist Ralph Waldo Emerson was an early critic of what we now know as virtue signalling.

The £10 unlimited play video arcade perfect for a rainy day this October half term

Oct 27, 2026

The £10 unlimited play video arcade perfect for a rainy day this October half term

A piece of Blackpool's seaside history has also made its way to the arcade

Engineer: Martin Romualdez not among kickback recipients

Oct 27, 2026

Engineer: Martin Romualdez not among kickback recipients

MANILA, Philippines — A public works engineer who admitted to collecting and counting alleged kickbacks from Bulacan flood control projects said on Tuesday that former House Speaker Martin Romualdez was not among the recipients. Engineer John Carlo Rivera, who worked under former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) District Engineer Henry Alcantara, testified to this

Andy Burnham minister addresses concerns around prisoners 'being given tents instead of housing' on release

Oct 27, 2026

Andy Burnham minister addresses concerns around prisoners 'being given tents instead of housing' on release

Catherine McKinnell told MPs it is “not government policy” for inmates at risk of homelessness to be given a tent upon their release

Cooler days seen as Pagasa declares onset of ‘amihan’ season

Oct 27, 2026

Cooler days seen as Pagasa declares onset of ‘amihan’ season

MANILA, Philippines — The state weather bureau on Tuesday officially declared the onset of the northeast monsoon or “amihan” season, which is expected to cause cooler weather, episodes of cold surges, and rough sea conditions. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said that the “amihan” will become the dominant weather system affecting

'Gonna hijack this plane... will crash your row only': Terrifying texts spotted by United flight attendant that saw Newark-bound plane return to Vegas

Oct 27, 2026

'Gonna hijack this plane... will crash your row only': Terrifying texts spotted by United flight attendant that saw Newark-bound plane return to Vegas

Dante Milne, 25, of Wood-Ridge, New Jersey, was arrested in Las Vegas on Saturday after allegedly making  threats while onboard United Flight 1681.

Moment car rams into group of pedestrians, injuring several people, before German cops open fire

Oct 27, 2026

Moment car rams into group of pedestrians, injuring several people, before German cops open fire

A BMW was driven deliberately into a group of people in Neustadt am Ruebenberge, leaving four to five of them with injuries ranging from minor to severe.

Nightmare around Oxford Street: Sadiq Khan's 'pedestrian-only' zone for London's busy shopping hub hammers neighbouring streets with traffic jams as cars clog up roads

Oct 27, 2026

Nightmare around Oxford Street: Sadiq Khan's 'pedestrian-only' zone for London's busy shopping hub hammers neighbouring streets with traffic jams as cars clog up roads

The London Mayor's long-awaited scheme came into force yesterday, banning cars, buses, taxis and cyclists from almost a kilometre of the capital's busiest shopping street.

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