Panama’s IFARHU to Shift PASE-U 2026 Payments to ACH, Cutting Back on Checks
IFARHU will promote ACH transfers and reduce check use for PASE-U 2026 payments, and says the first payment for student tuition is under evaluation.
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IFARHU will promote ACH transfers and reduce check use for PASE-U 2026 payments, and says the first payment for student tuition is under evaluation.
A lawyer for the mother of a nine-month-old in Veraguas says there is no evidence of abuse and accuses authorities of irregularities in the child’s transfer to Panama City.
The Panama Canal Authority announced an emergency water suspension on March 20 affecting parts of Panamá Oeste. Residents are urged to follow ACP guidance and prepare for temporary interruptions.
A judge has charged a former Ifarhu regional director and a merchant in a probe over alleged mismanagement of $145,000 tied to the PASE-U scholarship program; anticorruption prosecutors have appealed the precautionary measures.
Panama’s Foreign Ministry said it strengthened ties with Uruguay after the sixth Political Consultation Mechanism meeting, where the prospect of entry to MERCOSUR was highlighted.
Panamanian midfielder Adalberto Carrasquilla says pride is on the line as Pumas host América in Jornada 12 of the Liga MX Clausura 2026, with kickoff at the Olímpico Universitario at 10:00 p.m.
Trump told reporters as he left the White House that “we don’t need” the Strait of Hormuz after allies refused to help escort ships, saying it “would be nice” if dependent countries got involved.
Transport operators in Panama Oeste will raise fares by 20–50 centavos from March 23, citing higher fuel costs. The change may increase daily expenses for commuters.
At China’s two sessions, NPC spokesperson Lou Qinjian referenced the grassroots Suchao (Su Super League) as part of a broader push to boost domestic consumption, suggesting policymakers may lean on cultural and sports events to drive spending.
The government ordered public offices to close next Thursday, April 2, beginning at 12:00 p.m. due to Semana Santa. Citizens should plan ahead for limited public services after midday.
The Panama Canal is operating at full capacity after a rise in LNG vessel transits tied to the war involving Iran, the canal’s chief said, increasing pressure on scheduling and operations.
Minsa and CSS said international applicants for temporary health roles must meet a set of requirements to ensure suitability and professional preparation, TVN 2 reported.
Acodeco is investigating Panamanian gas stations for allegedly denying gasoline without justification, a practice labeled “juega vivo.” Stations could face fines up to $25,000.
The Panama Canal is operating at top capacity as increased LNG vessel traffic, linked to the conflict involving Iran, puts pressure on transit scheduling and operations, U.S. News reports.
Reuters reports the Panama Canal is operating at top capacity as increased LNG vessel traffic — linked to the Iran war — places new pressure on the vital waterway, the canal chief said.
A shortage of bottled cooking gas linked to the Iran war has forced textile workers in India to return home after days without LPG, disrupting factories and exposing supply vulnerabilities.
Telemetro reports MiBus spends over B/.1 million monthly on diesel and has implemented measures in response; details on the actions and any fare effects were not disclosed.
A school in Colón was temporarily closed over suspected whooping cough, prompting parents to demand fumigation while health authorities said there is no community outbreak.
Al Jazeera reports the US has moved military assets to the Middle East that could support ground operations, a sign the Trump administration may be preparing for possible escalation with Iran.
Officials warned a 120-year-old Hawaiian dam could fail after last week’s heavy storm triggered catastrophic flooding; thousands have been ordered to evacuate downstream areas.