Intentar ORO - Gratis
Free funeral services for indigents now a law
The Philippine Star
|October 14, 2025
A bill that seeks to provide free funeral services to poor families who cannot afford a proper burial for their deceased has lapsed into law.
The indigent funeral package under Republic Act 12309 or the “Free Funeral Services Act” includes the preparation of funeral documents, embalming, interment or burial services, transport, cremation and inurnment services.
The measure lapsed into law on Sept. 28.
RA 12309 defines poor families as those whose income falls below the poverty threshold as defined by the Department of Economic Planning and Development.
Esta historia es de la edición October 14, 2025 de The Philippine Star.
Suscríbete a Magzter GOLD para acceder a miles de historias premium seleccionadas y a más de 9000 revistas y periódicos.
¿Ya eres suscriptor? Iniciar sesión
MÁS HISTORIAS DE The Philippine Star
The Philippine Star
Phl hosts world surfest in La Union
The Philippines welcomes the new year by hosting a Longboard International Qualifying event — the La Union International Pro — set Jan. 20 to 24 off Urbiztondo Beach.
1 mins
January 06, 2026
The Philippine Star
Peso weakens back to 59 : $1 level
The peso slid back to the 59-per-dollar level yesterday as investors turned cautious following fresh geopolitical tensions after the United States launched a military strike against Venezuela over the weekend.
1 min
January 06, 2026
The Philippine Star
Street vendor claims P25.1-M lotto prize
A 50-year-old street vendor from Muntinlupa won the P25.111-million Mega Lotto 6/45 jackpot drawn on Dec. 15, 2025.
1 min
January 06, 2026
The Philippine Star
O!Save on a roll, opens 750th store
O!Save, which is partly owned by the Gokongwei owned Group's multi-format retailer Robinsons Retail Holdings Inc., continues its aggressive nationwide expansion with the opening of its 750th store.
1 min
January 06, 2026
The Philippine Star
DOH flagged for P405-M idle medical equipment
The Commission on Audit (COA) has called out the Department of Health (DOH) over P405 million worth of medical equipment procured in 2024, which were left idle or unutilized due to inadequate planning, defective parts and lack of trained personnel that can operate them.
1 mins
January 06, 2026
The Philippine Star
Meralco readies study on small nuclear reactors
Power giant Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) plans to start a US-backed nuclear study as early as this month to assess the feasibility of deploying small modular reactors (SMRs) in the Philippines.
1 mins
January 06, 2026
The Philippine Star
When dreams come true
There are several ways to welcome the New Year which has a different meaning to those who follow the Gregorian, Hebrew or Chinese Zodiac calendars.
2 mins
January 06, 2026
The Philippine Star
Over 29 GW wind, geothermal projects secure DOE go-signal
The Department of Energy (DOE) has granted certificates of authority (COAs) to more than 29 gigawatts of wind and geothermal projects, clearing the way for pre-development activities.
1 mins
January 06, 2026
The Philippine Star
Flat growth seen for furniture exports this year
US SLAPS HIGHER TARIFF ON IMPORTS
1 mins
January 06, 2026
The Philippine Star
WB lends $400 M for health centers in remote areas
The World Bank has provided a $400-million loan to be used in building health facilities in the country’s remote areas, the Department of Health said yesterday.
1 min
January 06, 2026
Listen
Translate
Change font size