Volume 19 • No. 7 • April 1 - 15 , 2023 Publication Mailing Account #41721512
Philippines faces shortage of nurses Credit: Jillian’s Instagram
Jillian Ward
10 8 Dingdong Dantes
8 Toni Gonzaga
Vanessa Hudgens is Philippines’ global tourism ambassador
MANILA – The Philippine Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday, March 30, said it is studying the standardization of salaries of nurses, doctors, and healthcare workers to encourage
them to stay in the Philippines. DOH officer-in-charge Maria Rosario Vergeire made the statement in response to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to address the shortage
of nurses due to migration, which hinders the delivery of effective healthcare in the country. Vergeire said the DOH is also assessing the status of the See NURSE p12
Sincere and authentic Moira in Winnipeg by Jon G. Malek
High School Musical star Vanessa Hudgens was named a global tourism ambassador for the Philippines during a courtesy call on President Bongbong Marcos Jr in Malacañang on Thursday, March 30. The Filipino-American actress, who’s best known for her role as Gabriella Montez, in the hit series is currently in the Philippines to film a documentary series which is set in Manila and Palawan. Photo: FB/PCO
On March 25, 2023, Moira took to the stage at the Canada Life Centre to cap off a night of amazing performances. Her 2023 tour, set during the release of her new album, started on February 2 at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City. The tour has already brought her through a Middle Eastern and United States leg, and will end in Canada on April 1 in Calgary. The show was organized by ACC Events and Services whose skilled and capable members, led by Alex Canlapan, recently brought in Kamikazee. The entire night was one success after See MOIRA p14
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