by anyajulia | Sep 11, 2009 | Headlines, National News
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) from 2001 up to the present provide and manage quality infrastructure facilities and services responsive to the needs of the Filipino people in the pursuit of national development objectives.
Thus, the DPWH, Under the leadership of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo beginning 2001, has improved and built 51,985 kilometers of roads nationwide costing P177.791 billion.
At the same time, it constructed 238,851.29 linear meters of bridges all over the country.
The DPWH constructed different flood controls in the Philippines with a length of 8,912 with a cost of P32.001 billion.
Other infrastructure was undertaken by the department with a length of 77,230, with a total cost of P64.157 billion.
For school buildings (classrooms), the DPWH made a total of 40,645 with a total cost of P15.676 billion.
For farm to market roads, in tandem with the Department of Agriculture (DA), the DPWH completed 3,373.03 kilometers of roads with a total cost of P6.842 billion.
On the other hand, the Department finished 2,763.978 kilometers of roads together with the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) with a total cost of P10.566 billion.
For 2001 up to June 30, 2009 the DPWH also made projects under the regular program totaling 9,942 with a total cost of P36.718 billion.
The number of flood control and drainage made under the regular program are In 2001, 1,336 projects; 2002, 396; 2003, 1,126; 2004, 2,171; 2005, 916; 2006, 1013; 2007, 1647; 2008, 1,329; and 23009, six. (PIA)
by anyajulia | Sep 11, 2009 | Headlines, National News
Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) covers confinement of members abroad regardless of their membership category. PhilHealth members and dependents are covered by the program whether he/she is abroad for a vacation or is a permanent resident in any particular country.
This is made available through the portability feature of your PhilHealth benefits. As long as a member has maintained an updated membership record and updated premium contributions, regardless of his/her location, PhilHealth shall continue to deliver its services. (PhilHealth/PIA)
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by anyajulia | Sep 11, 2009 | Headlines, National News
It has been one of the concerns of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) members in availing claims and benefits — the issue in regards to the guidelines for medicine refund. The additional out-of-the-pocket expense for the purchase of medicines not available in hospital pharmacies or in excess amount billed to the member for the drugs and medicines administered during confinement.
PhilHealth further advises members and dependents that if they purchased medicines, they should attach the original Official Receipt of medicines to the Claim Form 1 for the processing of its refund.
PhilHealth also stressed that it shall not reimburse tampered receipts wherein a classic example is the manipulated/altered date of purchase of the medicine. (PhilHealth/PIA)
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by anyajulia | Sep 11, 2009 | Headlines, National News
Malacañang welcomed the bid of Senator Benigno Aquino III for presidency in the May 2010 presidential elections.
Executive Secretary Eduardo Ermita said Aquino’s decision serves as a “motivation (for the Lakas-Kampi-CMD) to ensure it strategizes properly” in choosing its standard bearer.
Despite the alleged euphoria over Aquino’s bid for the presidency, Ermita said he still foresees a victory by the administration candidate based on qualifications and capabilities, and with the full support of the party’s mechanism.
Ermita admitted Aquino possesses the qualifications of a presidential candidate but that his being popular now is more of an offshoot of the death of former President Corazon Aquino, the acknowledged democracy icon in the country. (PIA)
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by anyajulia | Sep 11, 2009 | Headlines, National News
The Philippine Civil Service turns 109 this September, with the Civil Service Commission (CSC) leading the nationwide celebration.
This year’s theme is “Honoring our Heroes in Republic Service – Responsive, Ethical Public Servants with Vision, Impact, Commitment and Excellence.”
In his anniversary message for the bureaucracy, CSC Chair Ricardo L. Saludo said, “We in government serve not just the public but the Republic, and if we serve as responsive, ethical public servants with vision, impact, commitment and excellence, we honor our heroes by living their examples.”
Highlight of activities for the anniversary month is the awarding of Outstanding Public Servants of 2009 on September 17 at the Malacañang Palace.
A summary of the theme’s significance and the complete and detailed list of activities for the 109th Philippine Civil Service Anniversary celebration are contained in CSC Memorandum Circular No. 27, series of 2009 which can be viewed and downloaded from the CSC website at www.csc.gov.ph. (CSC/PIA)
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