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A Filipino was among six people arrested in Thailand Wednesday for allegedly being part of an international drug trafficking network whose operations included the United States and the Philippines.   The six were arrested in Phuket as part of a joint operation with Nigeria and Kenya, Thailand's Bangkok Post on Friday quoted police as saying.   Police arrested Joseph Manuel Hunter, 47, the drug network's alleged leader, and five suspected accomplices on Wednesday evening.   Arrested along with Hunter were two Britons, a Slovakian, a Filipino and a Taiwanese. The six were flown to Bangkok Thursday for questioning.   "This group was considered to be a big network that spanned many countries," including Thailand, Myanmar, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Taiwan, Hong Kong and the Philippines," it quoted deputy police chief Somyot Pumpanmuang as saying. Somyot also described Hunter as a "leading drug lord" wanted for drug smuggling, traffick...

The Social Security System (SSS) has launched an assistance package to help members in conflict-affected areas in Zamboanga City recover from the losses caused by the strife, a top official said.           SSS President and Chief Executive Officer Emilio S. de Quiros Jr said affected members can avail themselves of the package consisting of salary loans, house repair and improvement loans with reduced annual interest rate, and advance monthly pensions.       “We hope to help relieve some of the burden of our members who are presently compromised and troubled by the unfortunate situation in Zamboanga City through some form of assistance that they can use to start anew,” De Quiros said.        The assistance package includes the Salary Loan Early Renewal Program (SLERP), which allows members to renew their salary loans earlier than the prescribed date of one year after the release ...

"Thank you PhilHealth for being a channel of blessing in my life even in adverse circumstances." These are the very words of Ms. Lucia D. Josol, 43 years old and a resident of Davao City in a letter she sent PhilHealth. She is a member of PhilHealth under the Employed sector and an employee of a private school in the said city. When she was diagnosed of breast cancer sometime in June 2012, the thought of leaving her son and a pastor husband made her decide to undergo medication. Despite her financially-challenged condition she opted to undergo treatment because according to her  "money should never be a hindrance in my desire to go through medical procedures" . In her hope to lengthen her life for her family and free herself from worries, she submitted herself patiently to the doctors of Southern Philippine Medical Center (SPMC), a government hospital in Davao and one of the 20 PhilHealth-contracted hospitals countrywide with proven expertise in treating the ...

      The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) joined the R.A.C.E. to Serve III Fun Run of the Civil Service Commission held at the Quirino Grandstand, Rizal Park, Manila on September 7, 2013 in support of the 113th anniversary of the Philippine Civil Service. Various civil servants from different government offices led by Vice President Jejomar C. Binay and CSC Chair Dr. Francisco T. Duque, III participated in the said event. Also in attendance were CESB Executive Director Atty. Ma. Anthonette Velasco-Allones, PAO Chief Persida Rueda-Acosta and DOH Assistant Secretary and Spokesperson Dr. Eric Tayag who led the warm up exercises. The theme for this year  "Tatak Lingkod Bayani: Isabuhay, Ipagmalaki at Ipagbunyi"  aims to promote, showcase and celebrate heroism in public service and to highlight stories of triumph and sacrifice among men and women in the government. The event was supported by the Philippine Sports Commission, Phil...

The deadline of payment of premium contributions for employed members in Zamboanga City due on the 10th of this month shall be extended until September 30, 2013. This is in consideration of the safety of our valued members in light of the situation in the area. Further inquiries may be referred to the PhilHealth Action Center at (02) 441-7442 or through any of the PhilHealth Regional and Local Health Insurance Offices.  ALEXANDER A. PADILLA President and Chief Executive Officer No. 09-04-2013

Nais pong bigyang linaw ng Konsuladong Panlahat ng Pilipinas sa Jeddah ang napabalitang pagsundo sa mga   undocumented overseas Filipino workers   (OFWs)   sa tinaguriang “ Tent City”  ng Jawazat nitong mga nakaraang araw upang sila raw ay pauwiin sa Pilipinas. Diumano, ang pagsundong ito ay utos ng hari upang mapabilis ang pag-uwi ng mga   undocumented  OFWs sa Pilipinas. Ang impormasyong ito ay kinumpirma ng Konsulado sa Jawazat. Ayon sa Jawazat, walang ganitong utos ang hari at walang sinuman ang makauuwi ng hindi dumaan sa proseso na naaayon sa kasalukuyang repatriation at regularization program . Wala ring kinalaman ang Konsulado sa mga pangyayaring ito. Kung mayroon mang mga bagong proseso sa pagpapa-uwi ay agad itong ipagbibigay alam ng Konsulado sa publiko. Ayon sa impormasyong nakalap ng Konsulado, ang mga undocumented OFWs na sinundo diumano ng Jawazat ay nagbigay ng hindi bababa sa 100 Riyals. Totoong sila ay dinala sa airport ngunit hin...

By Fr. Shay Cullen  When Pope Francis called for a peaceful and prayerful response and a negotiated conclusion for the Syrian savage civil and sectarian religious war, he was speaking with deep concern, wisdom, and spiritual insight. Working for a non-violent solution is the greatest good. It seems his words have been heeded. Prayer works. A missile strike by the United States and supporting countries against Syria has been averted for now. The threat was to stop more chemical attacks. Over a 100,000 civilians have been killed in the past two years, mostly by the government forces and now more by the most deadly chemical poison gas attack last 21 August in Damascus, in a rebel held area, as confirmed by the UN chemical weapons investigators. The gas killed over 1,429 women and children (400 of them children) in the worst crime against humanity so far. Whole cities have been destroyed and deserted. Russia is a long time ally of Syria and continues to supply the Assad regime with wea...