Over 200 screened for free cataract surgery in Cebu City

05 giugno 2026

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More than 200 Cebu City residents underwent screening on June 5 for free cataract surgery and leg prosthesis assistance organized by the city government.

The screening took place at the Cebu City Hall Social Hall. Organizers had expected around 200 participants based on pre-registration but the turnout exceeded that figure. Dan Lopez of the City Hospitalization Assistance and Medicines Program said all who arrived would be accommodated. The assessment process for cataract surgery beneficiaries will run from June to December this year. Raychie M. Lomongon noted that applicants must complete a cardiopulmonary assessment and obtain medical clearance. The city has allocated 350 million pesos to the program this year. Mayor Nestor Archival Sr. visited the venue to support participants.

Road closures set for Asean summit in Lapu-Lapu City

07 maggio 2026 Riportato dall'IA Immagine generata dall'IA

Lapu-Lapu City in Cebu implemented temporary road closures on Friday, May 8, to host the 48th Asean Leaders’ Summit.

PhilHealth boosts maternity benefits starting April 30

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced that state-run PhilHealth will roll out expanded and higher maternity benefits starting Thursday, April 30, to address the high costs of pregnancy-related care. The move aims to prevent families from delaying or skipping necessary medical attention due to financial constraints.

Sen. Legarda seeks senate probe into batangas barangays aid exclusion

08 maggio 2026 Riportato dall'IA

Sen. Loren Legarda has called for a Senate inquiry into the exclusion of 84 barangays in Taal and Nasugbu, Batangas from a government assistance program.

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Marcos approves PUV aid, fuel subsidy and P8-billion barangay support amid Middle East crisis

09 aprile 2026 Riportato dall'IA

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has approved a service contracting program for public utility vehicles, a P10-per-liter fuel subsidy starting April 15, and the release of P8 billion in assistance for over 42,000 barangays nationwide to cushion impacts from the Middle East crisis such as higher fuel prices, a weaker peso, and threats to livelihoods, Malacañang said Thursday. PUV drivers will receive additional income of P40 to P100 per kilometer, while commuters get at least 20% fare discounts on routes linked to trains and major bus lines.

Cayetano bloc holds contested Blue Ribbon hearing on flood control

Senators allied with Alan Peter Cayetano conducted a Blue Ribbon committee hearing on flood control anomalies on June 4 despite objections from the Senate majority bloc led by Win Gatchalian.

05 giugno 2026 17:52