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Walang karagdagang requirements sa Zero Billing policy ng DOH hospitals

Venus L Peñaflor
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Walang karagdagang requirements sa Zero Billing policy ng DOH hospitals

MAYNILA. Nilinaw ng Department of Health (DOH) na hindi na kailangan ng karagdagang requirements para makakuha ng benepisyo mula sa “Zero Billing” o “No Balance Billing” policy sa 87 pampublikong ospital na pinapatakbo ng ahensya sa buong bansa.

Ayon sa DOH, hindi na kailangan ng karagdagang dokumento o interview para makapag-avail ng polisiya dahil awtomatikong saklaw nito ang lahat ng Pilipino na miyembro ng Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) alinsunod sa Universal Health Care Law.

“Walang anumang interview na kinakailangan dahil ang lahat ng Pilipino ay miyembro ng PhilHealth,” saad ng DOH sa isang pahayag nitong Biyernes, Agosto 2. “Bilang miyembro, lahat ng Pilipino, may kakayanan man o wala na magbayad ng kontribusyon ay garantisado sa No Balance Billing kung sila ay maa-admit sa basic o ward accommodation.”

Tiniyak din ng DOH na patuloy ang pagtutok ng PhilHealth sa pagbibigay ng pantay-pantay na access sa serbisyong pangkalusugan para sa lahat.

Nauna nang sinabi ni Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa na simula Mayo 18, ipinatutupad na ang naturang programa sa mga DOH-run hospitals at lahat, anuman ang katayuang panlipunan, ay maaaring ma-admit sa basic accommodation nang hindi na kailangang magbayad.

South Korea’s K-Beauty faces uncertain future as Trump tariffs take effect

Paraluman P. Funtanilla
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South Korea’s K-Beauty faces uncertain future as Trump tariffs take effect

South Korean beauty products, widely celebrated for their innovation and affordability, are now under pressure as US President Donald Trump imposes new import tariffs.

The K-beauty industry, known for skincare staples such as serums, sheet masks, and creams infused with unique ingredients like snail mucin and heartleaf, has built a devoted following across the United States. Americans spent an estimated $1.7 billion on South Korean beauty products in 2024, marking a more than 50 percent increase from the previous year.

However, the latest move by the US government has cast a shadow over this growth. President Trump has announced a 15 percent import tax on South Korean goods, including cosmetics, as part of broader tariffs that also apply to exports from Japan and the European Union.

Though lower than the previously threatened 25 percent, the 15 percent levy is already prompting shifts in consumer and retailer behavior. Santé Brand, a K-beauty retailer based in the US, reported a nearly 30 percent spike in orders in April as buyers rushed to stock up. Founder Cheyenne Ware says shoppers are trying to prepare for price hikes, adding, “Anyone telling you prices will stay flat through the next two years is naive.”

Another retailer, Senti Senti, confirmed receiving supplier alerts urging bulk orders before the tariffs take full effect. Store manager Winnie Zhong said the company has already begun ordering more inventory to brace for expected cost increases.

According to University of California, San Diego economist Munseob Lee, smaller online sellers, particularly those on platforms like Amazon, will be hardest hit. “These businesses work with slim profit margins and will be forced to raise prices,” he said.

Despite this, demand for K-beauty may remain resilient due to the continued global appeal of Korean culture. Many fans, like 27-year-old graphic designer Pearl Mak, say they are willing to absorb the cost. “Ninety-five percent of my skincare is made up of K-beauty products,” said Ms Mak. “I’m willing to pay more to purchase the same products.”

Industry observers believe large Korean cosmetics companies, with higher profit margins and broader international reach, may withstand the tariffs more effectively. Business consultant Eyal Victor Mamou noted that these firms can delay price increases and protect customer loyalty in the short term.

Still, smaller K-beauty manufacturers based in South Korea are likely to face financial strain. “It will take some time to take effect since most goods being sold now were already commissioned at current prices, but we’ll see it play out soon,” Mamou explained.

Whether or not American consumers will switch to US-made skincare products remains uncertain. Ms Mak, for one, remains loyal. “I do search for American-made alternatives often, but I have yet to find any that are as effective,” she said.

As tariffs roll out and cost structures shift, the true impact on the K-beauty industry will unfold in the months ahead.

Comelec naglabas ng listahan ng mga lugar para sa Register Anywhere Program

Venus L Peñaflor
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Comelec naglabas ng listahan ng mga lugar para sa Register Anywhere Program

MAYNILA. Inilabas ng Commission on Elections (Comelec) ang inisyal na listahan ng mga lugar na kabilang sa Register Anywhere Program (RAP) para sa 10-araw na nationwide voter registration para sa 2025 Barangay at Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE).

Nagsimula ang rehistrasyon noong Agosto 1 at isinasagawa ito sa iba’t ibang pampubliko at pribadong lugar sa Metro Manila kabilang ang mga unibersidad, shopping malls, transportation hubs, at ang Comelec Main Office sa Intramuros, Manila.

Narito ang ilang piling RAP sites at iskedyul:

  • Agosto 1: UE Manila, SMX Manila para sa WOCEE at WOSAS Expo
  • Agosto 1–2: Luneta, LRT Recto, Comelec Main Office, Robinsons Bridgetowne
  • Agosto 2: Robinsons Malate, LRT Recto, SMX Manila
  • Agosto 3: WalterMart North Edsa, WalterMart Makati, SM North EDSA, LRT Recto
  • Agosto 4–5: NAIA Terminals 1 at 3, Jose Reyes Medical Center, Tutuban Mall, San Beda College-Alabang
  • Agosto 6: Teleperformance SM Aura, PITX
  • Agosto 7: DBM, PVL event venue, Iglesia ni Cristo o New Era University

Ayon sa Comelec, walang paglilipat ng local registration records sa kasalukuyang registration period. Gayunpaman, tatanggapin ang mga sumusunod na aplikasyon:

  • Bagong rehistrasyon
  • Pagbabago ng pangalan o civil status
  • Pagwawasto ng mga entry
  • Pagpapaaktibo ng record
  • Pagdaragdag ng pangalan sa listahan
  • Pagbabalik ng pangalan sa listahan ng botante

Maari ring iproseso ang mga aplikasyon para sa reactivation na may kasamang correction o update, at para sa mga PWD, senior citizen, at mga miyembro ng indigenous peoples (IPs) at indigenous cultural communities (ICCs). Tinatanggap din ang mga transfer from overseas to local.

Ang BSKE ay naka-iskedyul sa Disyembre 1, 2025. Subalit, niratipikahan ng Kongreso noong Hunyo ang isang panukala na nagpapalawig sa termino ng mga barangay at SK officials mula 3 patungong 4 na taon, at ipinagpapaliban ang eleksyon sa unang Lunes ng Nobyembre 2026.

Samantala, hindi pa pinipirmahan ni Pangulong Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ang panukalang batas na nagpapaliban sa 2025 BSKE.

OpenAI ends chat indexing option for search engines over privacy concerns

EDGARDO HERNAL
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OpenAI ends chat indexing option for search engines over privacy concerns

OpenAI has announced it is discontinuing the feature that allowed user chats with ChatGPT to be indexed by Google and other search engines, citing privacy risks and accidental oversharing.

“This feature introduced too many opportunities for folks to accidentally share things they didn’t intend to, so we’re removing the option,” said Dan Stuckey, OpenAI’s Chief Information Security Officer, in a statement to PC Mag.

Google, which handles over 89 percent of global search queries, had the potential to expose private ChatGPT conversations widely when those chats were indexed. Other search engines like Bing and DuckDuckGo will still index some shared chats, but OpenAI confirmed that it is working to remove all previously indexed content from major platforms.

Stuckey said the indexing feature was rolled out as an experiment but is now being discontinued. While users were notified that their shared chats could become searchable via Google and similar services, many either overlooked the alert or did not fully understand how broadly their content could be accessed.

Indexed ChatGPT conversations became searchable through queries that included “site:chatgpt/share,” which could surface discussions that, while not tied to specific users, sometimes contained personal or sensitive information.

Initial coverage of this issue was reported by FastCompany, which highlighted how shared conversations could be discovered through common search tools. The exposure extended to users who copied or shared chat URLs through messaging platforms like WhatsApp, potentially making their content accessible to millions.

In a related development, Ars Technica reported that OpenAI is appealing a court order requiring the preservation of all deleted chats from users, raising further questions about data privacy and user control over AI interactions.

Pope Leo XIV inspires youth at Holy Year Jubilee in Rome

Venus L Peñaflor
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Pope Leo XIV inspires youth at Holy Year Jubilee in Rome

ROME. Pope Leo XIV captivated hundreds of thousands of young Catholics during a vigil service at the Tor Vergata field on Saturday, marking the highlight of the Vatican’s 2025 Holy Year celebration known as the Jubilee of Youth.

Arriving by helicopter to a sea of pilgrims from over 150 countries, the pope urged young people to have the courage to make radical choices for good, such as pursuing marriage or religious life. Speaking in Spanish, Italian, and English, he also warned about the dangers of social media and emphasized the power of friendship and the need for peace.

“Friendship can really change the world. Friendship is a path to peace,” the pope said. “How much the world needs missionaries of the Gospel who are witnesses of justice and peace.”

In an emotional moment during the vigil, the pope announced that two pilgrims had died, including one reportedly from cardiac arrest, while a third had been hospitalized. Despite the tragedy, the gathering continued in a spirit of solidarity and prayer.

The pope is expected to return to the same venue Sunday morning to lead a closing Mass.

For the past week, tens of thousands of young Catholics have flooded Rome to participate in the Jubilee celebration. With guitars, bongo drums, and flags doubling as sunshades, the pilgrims brought energy and music to the city’s piazzas and streets. At the Circus Maximus, some lined up for hours to receive the sacrament of confession from among 1,000 priests offering the rite in multiple languages.

Francisco Michel, a pilgrim from Mexico, described the event as a unique spiritual opportunity. “As a young person, having the chance to live this meeting with the pope, I feel it is a spiritual growth,” he said.

Originally, organizers expected 500,000 participants, but Pope Leo and event coordinators later estimated the crowd may have reached 1 million.

The gathering recalled memories of the 2000 World Youth Day at the same location, when Pope John Paul II called young Catholics “sentinels of the morning” at the dawn of the new millennium.

Not all Romans welcomed the massive crowds. The city’s aging public transportation system faced heavy strain, with locals venting frustrations online about congested metro stations and delayed commutes. Still, others found inspiration in the influx of youth and faith.

“I think it’s marvelous,” said Rina Verdone, a local hairdresser who lives near Tor Vergata. “You think the faith, the religion is in difficulty, but this is proof that it’s not so.”

She referred to the presence of thousands of pilgrims in her neighborhood as a “positive invasion” and said she was willing to adjust her route home to make way for the festivities.

Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni also released a video message welcoming the young pilgrims, calling the event an “extraordinary festival of faith, joy, and hope.”

P12K kailangan buwan-buwan ng pamilyang Pilipino para mabuhay ayon sa SWS

Carlo Juancho Funtanilla
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P12K kailangan buwan-buwan ng pamilyang Pilipino para mabuhay ayon sa SWS

MAYNILA. Aabot sa P12,000 kada buwan ang kailangang kita ng isang pamilyang Pilipino para mabuhay at hindi masabing mahirap, ayon sa pinakabagong survey ng Social Weather Stations (SWS).

Sa isinagawang survey noong Hunyo 25 hanggang Hunyo 29, lumitaw na tumaas ang tinatawag na Self-Rated Poverty Threshold o ang inaakalang minimum na buwanang gastusin ng isang pamilya upang hindi ituring na mahirap. Mula P10,000 noong nakaraang quarter, ito ay umakyat na sa P12,000 ngayong taon.

Mas mataas naman ang kinakailangang kita para sa mga pamilyang naninirahan sa Metro Manila, na tinatayang kailangang magkaroon ng higit sa P20,000 buwanang budget upang mabuhay nang maayos.

Isa sa mga pangunahing dahilan ng pagtaas ay ang patuloy na pagmahal ng mga bilihin gaya ng pagkain, pamasahe, at bayarin sa kuryente at tubig. Sa kabila nito, napipilitan pa rin ang mga Pilipino na magbawas sa kanilang pamumuhay upang magkasya ang kita sa tumataas na gastusin.

Base rin sa survey, 49% o tinatayang 13.7 milyong pamilyang Pilipino ang nagsabing sila ay mahirap. Mas mababa ito sa 50% na naitala noong Abril. Pinakamaraming nagsabing sila ay mahirap ay mula sa Mindanao (69%), sinundan ng Visayas (60%), Balance Luzon (38%), at Metro Manila (36%).

Samantala, tumaas naman ang porsyento ng mga nagsabing hindi sila mahirap sa lahat ng rehiyon maliban sa Visayas. Sa Metro Manila, bumaba ito sa 57% mula 60%; sa Mindanao, bumaba rin sa 21% mula 29%; at sa Balance Luzon ay nasa 52%.

Naitala rin na 6.4% ng mga respondent ang nagsabing hindi sila dumanas ng kahirapan sa nakalipas na limang taon habang 34.8% ang nagsabing kahit kailan ay hindi nila ito naranasan.

Ang survey ay isinagawa sa 1,200 adult respondents mula sa Metro Manila, Balance Luzon, Visayas at Mindanao, na may ±3% national margin of error.

Movie review: The Bad Guys 2 shoots for the stars but misses the mark

Paraluman P. Funtanilla
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Movie review: The Bad Guys 2 shoots for the stars but misses the mark

“The Bad Guys 2” returns with bigger visuals, louder action, and a plot that literally leaves Earth’s orbit, but somewhere along the way, it forgets the clever charm that made the first movie such a surprise hit.

Directed again by Pierre Perifel and written by Yoni Brenner and Etan Cohen, the sequel brings back the same voice cast and ups the stakes with a new mission in outer space. While the animation dazzles with impressive detail and fast-paced sequences, the story veers into overblown territory, feeling more like a chaotic parody of itself than a cohesive adventure.

Sam Rockwell’s Mr. Wolf, Marc Maron’s Mr. Snake, Craig Robinson’s Mr. Shark, Anthony Ramos’ Mr. Piranha, and Awkwafina’s Ms. Tarantula reunite as the former criminal crew trying to stay on the straight path. But their redemption arc is derailed by a trio of new villains and a convoluted plot involving a billionaire’s rocket and a mysterious substance called “MacGuffinite.”

The humor still lands at times, and Maron’s self-loathing Snake gets some of the film’s best lines. But while the first movie cleverly questioned morality and identity, this sequel seems unsure of its message. It pokes fun at everything from Fast & Furious to Men in Black, but the satire feels forced.

New characters, including Danielle Brooks as a venomous snow leopard and Natasha Lyonne as a sarcastic raven, add flair but also contribute to the sense of overcrowding. Meanwhile, returning faces like Zazie Beetz and Richard Ayoade make brief but forgettable appearances.

With a thumping soundtrack, high-speed chases, and energetic visuals, “The Bad Guys 2” will likely entertain younger audiences, but adults may miss the heart and wit of its predecessor.

Verdict: A visually impressive but thematically muddled sequel that bites off more than it can chew.Rating: ★½ out of ★★★★
Running Time: 104 minutes
Rating: PG (for action, mild violence, rude humor, and language)

Atong Ang at 14 iba pa kinasuhan ng murder at illegal detention

Venus L Peñaflor
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Atong Ang at 14 iba pa kinasuhan ng murder at illegal detention

MAYNILA. Sinampahan ng kasong murder at serious illegal detention sa Department of Justice (DOJ) ang negosyanteng si Charlie “Atong” Ang at 14 pang indibidwal kaugnay ng serye ng mga kaso ng pagkawala ng mga sabungero simula pa noong 2021.

Ang reklamo ay inihain ng mga pamilya ng mga nawawala at itinuturing na mahalagang hakbang sa matagal nang imbestigasyon hinggil sa kontrobersyal na isyu.

Kabilang sa mga idinadawit sa reklamo ay mga personalidad na umano’y konektado sa pitmaster operations. Ayon sa mga nagsampa ng kaso, sangkot ang mga ito sa umano’y sabwatan upang ikulong at ipapatay ang ilang sabungero.

Kasabay ng pagsasampa ng reklamo ay lumabas ang isang umano’y leaked na listahan mula sa affidavit ni whistleblower Julie Patidongan, alyas “Totoy”. Tinukoy sa dokumentong ito ang tinatawag na “Alpha Group”, na sinasabing pinakamakapangyarihang grupo sa loob ng Pitmaster at may kontrol sa mga desisyong may kinalaman sa pagkawala ng mga sabungero.

Lima sa tinaguriang “Alpha list” ay sina Charlie “Atong” Ang at dating NCRPO chief Gen. Jonnel Estomo, na una nang binanggit ni “Totoy” sa kanyang salaysay.

Dahil dito, lalong lumalakas ang panawagan para sa mas malalim na imbestigasyon sa lawak ng operasyon npitmaster at ng “Alpha Group”.

Batay sa affidavit, sinasabing sistematikong pinagsamantalahan ng grupo ang mga mahihirap na sabungero. Kinokolektahan umano sila ng milyun-milyong piso, at kapag tumanggi o hindi makabayad ay dinadala sa isang lugar at pinapatay.

Global markets fall as Trump imposes sweeping new tariffs

EDGARDO HERNAL
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Global markets fall as Trump imposes sweeping new tariffs

ZURICH and WASHINGTON. Global stock markets plunged on Friday after U.S. President Donald Trump imposed a new wave of steep tariffs on exports from dozens of trading partners, prompting widespread concern among governments and companies and triggering a fresh round of trade negotiations.

Switzerland, shocked by a 39 percent tariff on its goods, and India, hit with a 25 percent rate, were among the countries calling for further talks. The new tariffs also include a 35 percent duty on many goods from Canada, 50 percent for Brazil, and 20 percent for Taiwan, which said its rate was temporary and expected to be lowered.

A presidential order listed import duty increases ranging from 10 to 41 percent, scheduled to take effect in one week. These will raise the U.S. effective tariff rate to about 18 percent, up from just 2.3 percent last year, according to Capital Economics analysts.

U.S. stocks tumbled in response. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed down 1.23 percent at 43,588.58, the S&P 500 dropped 1.6 percent to 6,238.01, and the Nasdaq Composite fell 2.24 percent to 20,650.13. European markets were also affected, with the STOXX 600 index sliding 1.89 percent.

Investors were further rattled by a disappointing U.S. jobs report, which showed slower job growth in July and sharply revised data from the previous month. President Trump responded by ordering the dismissal of Labor Statistics Commissioner Erika McEntarfer and claimed, without providing evidence, that the figures were manipulated.

The White House said the new tariffs are essential for gaining leverage in trade talks and for restructuring what it considers unfair global trade relationships. “The uncertainty with respect to tariffs was critical to getting the leverage that we needed,” said Council of Economic Advisers Chair Stephen Miran on CNBC.

Despite a framework deal reached last week, the European Union said Trump’s latest orders failed to include agreed carve-outs for autos and aircraft. Concerns also grew over the administration’s plan to implement transshipment restrictions that could lead to 40 percent tariffs on products believed to originate from higher-tariffed countries like China.

Meanwhile, the Commerce Department reported rising consumer prices, with home furnishings and durable household goods increasing 1.3 percent in June, the highest monthly gain since March 2022.

Some countries are hopeful negotiations will lower tariff rates. Switzerland is pushing for a negotiated solution, calling the tariffs a massive shock to its export industry. South Africa, facing a 30 percent tariff, is seeking “practical interventions” to protect jobs and economic stability.

Southeast Asian nations welcomed lower-than-expected tariff rates, averaging about 19 percent, which Thailand’s finance minister said would help preserve competitiveness and encourage growth. Australia retained a lower minimum tariff rate of 10 percent, a move that Trade Minister Don Farrell said could help local exporters.

However, economists warned that the overall impact of the tariff hikes will be negative for the global economy. “There are no real winners in trade conflicts,” said Thomas Rupf of VP Bank Singapore. “The tariffs hurt the Americans and they hurt us,” added German winemaker Johannes Selbach.

European companies like L’Oreal are now exploring loopholes such as the decades-old U.S. “First Sale” rule, which allows companies to base duties on the product’s factory price rather than the final retail price, to mitigate losses.

Trump has invoked emergency powers and pressured foreign leaders to accept revised trade terms. In a separate order targeting Canada, the president raised tariffs on certain goods from 25 to 35 percent, citing the country’s alleged failure to cooperate in curbing fentanyl smuggling into the U.S.

At the same time, Mexico was granted a 90-day reprieve from new tariffs to allow for broader trade negotiations. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney expressed disappointment and pledged to defend Canadian jobs and diversify exports.

India is also in talks with the U.S. after the new tariffs threaten around $40 billion of its exports, an Indian official said.

Presyo ng gas at diesel may mahigit P1 taas sa susunod na linggo

Carlo Juancho Funtanilla
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Presyo ng gas at diesel may mahigit P1 taas sa susunod na linggo

MANILA. Inaasahang muling tataas ang presyo ng produktong petrolyo sa susunod na linggo, ayon sa Department of Energy (DOE).

Batay sa apat na araw ng trading sa pandaigdigang merkado, sinabi ni DOE-Oil Industry Management Bureau Assistant Director Rodela Romero na maaaring tumaas ang presyo ng gasolina ng humigit-kumulang ₱1.50 kada litro, habang ang diesel ay posibleng tumaas ng ₱1.00 kada litro. Ang kerosene naman ay tinatayang magkakaroon ng dagdag na ₱0.80 kada litro.

Ayon sa DOE, ang inaasahang pagtaas ay dulot ng mga kaganapan sa international oil market, kabilang na ang pangamba sa supply disruption bunga ng bagong sanctions ng Estados Unidos laban sa langis mula Russia at Iran. Dagdag pa rito ang positibong pananaw sa pandaigdigang ekonomiya matapos ang kasunduan sa kalakalan sa pagitan ng US at European Union.

Iaanunsyo ng mga kumpanya ng langis ang opisyal na price adjustment sa darating na Lunes, at ito ay inaasahang magiging epektibo sa Martes.

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