The DOH Metro Manila Center for Health Development (MMCHD) conducted thorough investigations regarding the factual circumstances surrounding the complaints lodged as Zafra v. ACE Medical Center Valenzuela, Alvaro v. ACE Medical Center Valenzuela, Magtangob v. ACE Medical Center Valenzuela, and Ignacio v. ACE Medical Center Valenzuela. Thereafter, the HFSRB at the DOH central office carefully
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he Department of Health (DOH) Health Facilities and Services Regulatory Bureau (HFSRB) has resolved four complaints of “Palit Ulo” that allegedly occurred in a private hospital in Valenzuela City.
referred to applicable law and jurisprudence to arrive at its decisions. While all four claims have varied circumstances, they had common allegations that the private hospital unlawfully detained relatives of patients until outstanding medical bills were settled. The practice, colloquially referred to as “Palit Ulo,” involved requiring relatives of patients to have a replacement person present if they wished to leave the premises for necessities. >>>READ MORE
Las Piñas Lone District Rep. Camille Villar and Makati City Mayor Abby Binay filed their certificates of candidacy for the upper chamber on the fourth day of the filing period at The Manila Hotel Tent City on Friday.
Villar was accompanied by her father former Senate president Manuel Villar and brother Senator Mark Villar.
“As the only millennial candidate, a Filipino youth, I can contribute towards a new politics in our country. My values are rooted in the Filipino principles of sipag (hard work) and tiyaga (perseverance), which I learned from my parents. Combined with my decades of experience in business and two terms in public service, I believe I can offer fresh perspectives and innovative solutions to help build a brighter future for our generation and those to come,” she said.
Camille pledged to provide housing and education, and empower women and the youth.
“Isusulong ko ang mga bagong pananaw at mga makabagong solusyon na natutunan ko sa aking karanasan sa
kabila ng aking kabataan (I will push for new ideas and modern solutions, which I learned from experience at a young age)," she added.
If elected, Camille will be the fourth member of the Villar clan to become a senator. Her mother, Cynthia, is an outgoing senator.
Meanwhile, Abby, the second daughter of former vice president Jejomar Binay, is banking on her experiences as a former congresswoman and mayor in gunning for a Senate seat.
The outgoing Makati mayor promised to push for better social programs, including health and education, and amend outdated provisions in the local government code.
Abby admitted that she previously considered running as mayor of Taguig City.
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Browsing the internet remains the top source of information for political news and current events among Filipinos, according to the latest survey results from political consultancy firm Publicus Asia.
The PAHAYAG survey, conducted from Sept. 15 to 19, 2024, showed that 67 percent of respondents rely on the internet as their primary medium, while 66 percent still turn to television for their news consumption.
The survey also revealed that social media, particularly Facebook, remains a key source of information for 62 percent of respondents.
"No change in top sources of information to political news and current events – Internet, TV, and Facebook – regardless of area and demographic. Word-of-mouth (from relatives and social circles combined) is also a key source, particularly among 18-24 year-olds," the pollster said.
State-run People’s Television Network (PTV-4) garnered a 24 percent trust score.
UNTV and Net25 maintain stable trust levels, while SMNI and Eagle News continue to decline, with fewer than two in 10 Filipinos trusting these outlets.
For print media, the Philippine Daily Inquirer leads with a trust rating of 42 percent, followed by the Philippine Star at 40 percent.
The Manila Bulletin, which dropped to 39 percent, ranked third in trust.
Manila Times placed fourth with a 33 percent trust score, while Manila Standard and Sunstar Philippines were tied for fifth with 26 percent.
For radio, Bombo Radyo (32 percent), DZRH (31 percent), and DZBB (31 percent) have all hit their lowest trust >>>READ MORE
The senatorial aspirants for the 2025 national elections reached 58, with party-list groups gunning for a seat at the lower chamber hitting 50 as of Friday.
On the fourth day of the filing period, dominating the key measures the senatorial hopefuls said they would push if elected was an end to political dynasties.
The aspirants also wanted to focus on legislation improving the quality of education and the welfare of teachers.
For senators, 19 filed their certificate of candidacy on Friday while 15 submitted their certificate of nomination-certificate of acceptance of nomination (CON-CAN).
Commission on Elections Chairperson George Garcia said he is expecting the influx of filers at the latter part of the filing period, especially for party-lists where at least 160 were cleared to participate in the polls next year.
The latest addition to senatorial aspirants are Makabayan Coalition members Gabriela Party-list Rep. Arlene Brosas, Kilusang Mayo Uno Secretary General Jerome Adonis, Pamalakaya Vice Chairperson Ronnel Arambulo, Former Bayan Muna Rep. Teddy Casiño, Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) Rep. France Castro, Former National Anti-Poverty Commission Chairperson Liza Maza, Pagkakaisa ng mga Samahan ng Tsuper at Operator Nationwide (Piston) Chairman Mody Floranda, Kalipunan ng Damayang Mahihirap (Kadamay) Secretary General Mimi Doringo, Sandugo Movement of Moro and Indigenous Peoples for Self-Determination Co-chairperson Amiral Lidasan, Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas Chairperson Danilo Ramos, and Filipino Nurses United Secretary General Jocelyn Andamo. >>>READ MORE
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has canceled the Philippine passport of dismissed Bamban, Tarlac Alice Guo, saying it was "fraudulently acquired" after confirming that her biometrics matched that of a certain Chinese national “Guo Hua Ping”.
Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Ma. Teresita Daza said the cancellation took effect on Sept. 30, 2024.
“Upon receipt on 18 September 2024 from the Department of Justice (DOJ) of the certification issued by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) dated 24 August 2024 that the biometrics of Alice Leal Guo in the Passport Database match the biometrics of Guo Hua Ping in NBI files, the DFA canceled the Philippine passport issued under the identity of Alice Leal Guo,” she said in a statement on Friday.
“Upon receipt on 18 September 2024 from the Department of Justice (DOJ) of the certification issued by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) dated 24 August 2024 that the biometrics of Alice Leal Guo in the Passport Database match the biometrics of Guo Hua Ping in NBI files, the DFA canceled the Philippine passport issued under the identity of Alice Leal Guo,” she said in a statement on Friday.
The cancelation, she said, is by virtue of Section 10 (b) (4) of the New Philippine Passport Law, which allows the agency to cancel a passport if it was “acquired fraudulently, tampered with, or issued erroneously”.
Daza stressed that the DFA enforces a "zero tolerance . >>>READ MORE
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has canceled the Philippine passport of dismissed Bamban, Tarlac Alice Guo, saying it was "fraudulently acquired" after confirming that her biometrics matched that of a certain Chinese national “Guo Hua Ping”.
Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Ma. Teresita Daza said the cancellation took effect on Sept. 30, 2024.
“Upon receipt on 18 September 2024 from the Department of Justice (DOJ) of the certification issued by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) dated 24 August 2024 that the biometrics of Alice Leal Guo in the Passport Database match the biometrics of Guo Hua Ping in NBI files, the DFA canceled the Philippine passport issued under the identity of Alice Leal Guo,” she said in a statement on Friday.
“Upon receipt on 18 September 2024 from the Department of Justice (DOJ) of the certification issued by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) dated 24 August 2024 that the biometrics of Alice Leal Guo in the Passport Database match the biometrics of Guo Hua Ping in NBI files, the DFA canceled the Philippine passport issued under the identity of Alice Leal Guo,” she said in a statement on Friday.
The cancelation, she said, is by virtue of Section 10 (b) (4) of the New Philippine Passport Law, which allows the agency to cancel a passport if it was “acquired fraudulently, tampered with, or issued erroneously”.
Daza stressed that the DFA enforces a "zero tolerance . >>>READ MORE