The suspension of the operation of electronic-sabong (e-sabong) in the country will continue, President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. ordered. Cockfighting E-sabong Through executive order (EO) no. 9, Marcos has directed the continued suspension of e-sabong operations, saying it is "urgent."...
State-run Social Security System (SSS) said its benefit disbursements jumped in the first 11 months of the year due to increased benefit claims, as well as number of members and pensioners. In a statement, Michael G. Regino, SSS president and chief executive officer, said the pension fund disbursed...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) said on Monday, Dec. 26 that it rescued 176 residents from 10 Gingoog City barangays affected by flash floods in Misamis Oriental on Christmas Day. (Screenshot from Philippine Red Cross Facebook video) PRC said that it deployed its water search and rescue (WASAR)...
State-run Social Security System (SSS) said the series of contribution rate increases expanded the pension fund’s life by more than two decades. In a statement on Thursday, Dec. 22, Michael G. Regino, SSS president and chief executive officer, said an additional 22 years have been added to the...
State-owned Social Security System (SSS) has justified the contribution increase beginning next year, saying it would help fund higher benefit disbursements to its members. In a statement, Michael G. Regino, SSS president and chief executive officer, said the one percentage point increase in 2023...
The government has stood pat on its decision that only pure electric vehicles (EVs) can enjoy the zero import duty privilege for five years as the move is intended to encourage investments in EV infrastructure, particularly charging stations, according to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)....
The government has stood pat on its decision that only pure electric vehicles (EVs) can enjoy the zero import duty privilege for five years as the move is intended to encourage investments in EV infrastructure, particularly charging stations, according to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)....
The Social Security System (SSS) said the increase in members contributions beginning January next year would proceed as planned despite opposition by private sector employers. In a briefing, Michael G. Regino, SSS president and chief executive officer, said on Thursday, Dec. 15, that postponing...
A total of 352 local government units (LGUs) will receive almost P2 billion to fund their respective development projects, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) disclosed on Thursday, Dec. 15. In a statement, the DILG said the P1.961 billion that will be distributed to the...
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) bagged the coveted best national government agency by the Career Executive Service Board (CESB). It was the fifth time the DILG received the coveted plum as it also received the Career Executive Service Performance Evaluation System...
State-run Social Security System (SSS) announced that it has entered into agreement with Union Bank of the Philippines (UBP) and Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. (RCBC) for the issuance of Unified Multi-Purpose ID (UMID) ATM Pay Cards. In a statement, Michael G. Regino, SSS president and chief...
Filipino CEOs highlighted the opportunities and strength of the Philippines and the domestic economy as the main reason the country is being dubbed as the “next best thing in Asia.” At the 55th Annual Dialogues Summit of the Pacific Basin Economic Council (PBEC), Aboitiz Group President and...
