September 26, 2024

Shellfish poisoning downs 31 Samar residents

TACLOBAN CITY – At least 31 residents of Parasan in Daram, Samar, fell ill after eating red tide-infected shellfish, the Department of Health (DOH) reported on Thursday.

Of the victims, 20 were rushed to the Samar Provincial Hospital in

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New SSS members likely to reach 4-5M in 2024

Manila: The Social Security System (SSS) is optimistic that new member registration could reach 4 million to 5 million this year.

In a statement on Thursday, the SSS said its new member registration has already reached 2.4 million as of

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BOC to expedite rice shipments, prevent supply delays

Manila: The Bureau of Customs (BOC) is committed to ensuring the prompt release of rice shipments at the Manila International Container Port (MICP), addressing concerns over potential delays in the supply chain.

In a statement, Customs Commissioner B…

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