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Zero-balance billing eyed for LGU hospitals

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The Department of Health (DOH) announces a plan to expand its zero-balance billing program to local government unit (LGU) hospitals across the Philippines, aiming to reduce out-of-pocket costs for patients. The DOH will coordinate with LGUs, align the program with PhilHealth and other health financing mechanisms, and issue detailed guidelines on eligibility, coverage and billing procedures. The agency will phase in implementation based on hospital readiness and available resources and will monitor compliance and impact through reporting and audits.

‘No need to panic,’ officials say on PH citizenship concerns

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The Philippine Embassy in Washington, D.C. urged Filipino-Americans to remain calm amid concerns over a proposed US law that seeks to end dual citizenship. In an official advisory, the embassy asked dual citizens not to renounce their Philippine citizenship based on unverified reports and confirmed that no immediate policy changes had taken effect. Embassy officials said they are coordinating with US authorities, monitoring the legislative process, and preparing to issue timely updates. The embassy also encouraged Filipino-Americans to seek information only from official Philippine and US government sources and to contact Philippine consular posts for assistance on citizenship-related concerns.

Rick Carlisle on brink of 1,000 wins in NBA coaching career

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Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle stands one win away from his 1,000th NBA regular-season coaching victory, a milestone he could reach as early as the team’s upcoming games. Carlisle, who has led the Detroit Pistons, Indiana Pacers, and Dallas Mavericks and won a championship with Dallas in 2011, will join a select group of coaches in league history to record at least 1,000 wins. NBA records, team schedules, and league tracking place increased focus on each Pacers game as Carlisle approaches this historic benchmark.

Abraham Quintanilla, father of Tejano singer Selena, passes away

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Abraham Quintanilla, father and former manager of Tejano star Selena Quintanilla-Pérez, has died in Texas, according to family associates. He guided Selena’s early career, helped form the band Selena y Los Dinos, and managed her rise in Tejano music. After her death in 1995, he led efforts to preserve and promote her legacy through recordings, media projects, and public events. Details on his cause of death, age, and funeral arrangements were not immediately released.

Taylor police probe bomb threat at H-E-B

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Taylor police in Texas are investigating a reported bomb threat at an H-E-B grocery store in Taylor, where officers responded, secured the area, and searched the premises while coordinating with store management and evaluating the need for additional resources as they worked to determine the origin of the threat and identify any suspects.

Maxine Bautista glides to silver at SEA Games 2025

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Philippine figure skater Maxine Bautista won the silver medal in the Women’s Figure Skating event at the 33rd Southeast Asian Games in Thailand on Saturday, scoring 129.33 points. She finished second to gold medalist Kaneshige Phattaratida, according to official SEA Games 2025 results. The performance added to the Philippines’ overall medal tally in the regional multisport competition hosted by Thailand.

San Beda sweeps Letran to reclaim NCAA title

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San Beda University regained the NCAA Season 101 men’s basketball crown by sweeping rival Colegio de San Juan de Letran with an 83-71 victory in Game 2 of the Finals at Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City. The Red Lions clinched their second title in three seasons behind a 21-point, nine-rebound performance from standout Bryan Sajonia. The win completed a best-of-three series sweep and restored San Beda to the top of the NCAA men’s basketball standings. League officials held a postgame ceremony at center court to formally award the championship trophy to the Red Lions.

Gov. Walz sets new plan in motion to prevent fraud statewide

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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has launched a new statewide fraud prevention program following the $250 million Feeding Our Future scandal. The initiative focuses on stronger oversight of public funds, cross-agency data sharing, and early detection of suspicious activity. State agencies plan to tighten grant screening, enhance staff training, and improve coordination on fraud investigations. Lawmakers, federal officials, and child nutrition advocates are tracking how the changes affect accountability and access to meal programs for children across Minnesota.

House GOP health care proposal revealed, vote scheduled

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House Republicans have introduced a new health care plan in the U.S. House, with a vote planned for next week. The proposal does not include an extension of the expiring Affordable Care Act premium tax credits that currently lower insurance premiums for many marketplace enrollees. Lawmakers, policy analysts, and consumers are watching the legislation as its progress could affect coverage costs, enrollment decisions, and broader federal health policy debates. The plan’s final shape and the future of the ACA subsidies depend on negotiations in both chambers of Congress.

Democrats unveil photos of Trump, Clinton, Andrew at Epstein estate

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House Democrats on the Oversight Committee released nearly 90 photographs from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate on Friday, including images of Donald Trump, Bill Clinton, Prince Andrew and other prominent figures. The photos, drawn from a cache of more than 95,000 images, were published without detailed captions and with redactions to protect potential victims. The release comes as the Justice Department faces a court-ordered deadline to disclose Epstein case files that lawmakers from both parties say could reveal more about Epstein’s associates and activities.