Key offices and agencies have stepped up their preparations for President Marcos ' anticipated fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) on July 28. This, after the House of Representatives, represented by Secretary General Reginald Velasco, led an inter-agency meeting on the SONA on Tuesday,...
A group of tobacco harm reduction experts called on the World Health Organization (WHO) to acknowledge innovative products such as vapes, heated tobacco and nicotine pouches, saying the organization’s prohibitionist approach contradicts its mission to reduce tobacco-related deaths. In an...
In celebration of the 127th Philippine Independence Day, SM Supermalls and the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) teamed up once again for the Kalayaan Job Fairs on June 12 in 28 SM malls nationwide. This isn’t just any job fair. It’s a full-blown opportunity hub, bringing together...
Pag-IBIG Fund announced that it is maintaining its low interest rates on housing loans until the end of 2025, continuing its efforts to make homeownership more affordable and accessible for Filipino workers. “We are keeping our housing loan interest rates low to help more Filipino workers...
Pag-IBIG Fund’s total assets surged past the ₱1.1 trillion mark as of March 31, 2025, underscoring its continued financial strength and reaffirming its position among the country’s leading government financial institutions. From ₱1.069 trillion at the end of 2024, total assets grew by...
Industry groups are urging the government to rationalize the excise tax system, warning that the current structure is fueling the illicit trade of cigarettes and alternative products, jeopardizing government finances and public health. They said the existing tax framework is misaligned with market...
President Marcos has urged Filipinos to fight for their future through the ballot and to vote for those who are capable of serving them. In a video message on the eve of the May 12 midterm elections, Marcos called on the public to exercise their right and obligation to vote. "Ipinaglalaban natin...
The Villar family turned heads and drew cheers Friday morning as they led a lively motorcade through Barangay BF International-CAA, rallying support just weeks before the national elections. Senatorial hopeful Camille Villar was joined by her parents — former Senate President Manny Villar and...
Former Manila mayor Isko Moreno Domagoso officially endorsed senatorial candidate Camille Villar during a well-attended campaign rally in Paco, Manila, energizing local supporters just days before the May 12 national elections. Held along Pedro Gil Street, the rally featured Moreno’s full local...
With just days before the national elections, senatorial candidate Camille Villar is making a strong push for mental health awareness, underscoring it as a vital component of public health and one of her key advocacies. “It’s OK not to be OK,” Villar said, as she encouraged Filipinos to...
Pag-IBIG Fund has upgraded its popular Multi-Purpose Loan (MPL), enabling members to borrow more, qualify sooner, and enjoy increased flexibility, affirming its dedication to supporting the financial needs of Filipino workers. Under the improved Pag-IBIG MPL, members can now borrow up to 90%...
Pag-IBIG Fund continues to support members through the Pag-IBIG Home Equity Appreciation Loan (Pag-IBIG HEAL), providing housing loan borrowers affordable and convenient access to ready cash for home improvement, expansion, or other family expenses. Pag-IBIG HEAL allows borrowers with...
