(Manila Bulletin File Photo) A Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey revealed that 33 percent of adult Filipinos had a better quality-of-life compared to 12 months ago, while 22 percent experienced worsening conditions, and 45 percent reported no change from the previous year. The results of the...
Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva has urged the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) to make sure that there will be funding for the increase in the monthly social pension of the country's indigent senior citizens. Villanueva, the principal sponsor of the Increased Social Pension...
State-run Social Security System (SSS) has announced an extension for the remittance of contributions in areas that have been affected by the Southwest Monsoon, which was further intensified by typhoons Egay and Falcon. According to SSS Circular No. 2023-005, the deadline for the payment of June...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Saturday, Sept. 23, encouraged all Filipino families to observe this year’s "Kainang Pamilya Mahalaga Day" as part of the 31st National Family Week celebration. (DSWD / MANILA BULLETIN) The "Kainang Pamilya Mahalaga Day" will...
Sen. Raffy Tulfo on Thursday, September 21, criticized the Social Security System (SSS), the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), and the Home Development Mutual Fund or Pag-IBIG for not doing enough to ensure that employers have enrolled their "kasambahays" and are paying their...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Tuesday, Sept. 12, expressed commitment to disburse livelihood grants to rice retailers amid the implementation of the rice price cap. (Photo credit to DSWD) In a Palace press briefing, DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian welcomed...
Sen. Imee Marcos said on Monday, Sept. 11, that "redundant revalidation" of the identities of farmers' identities and certificates of land ownership awards (CLOAs) will render the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of the Republic Act 11953, or the New Agrarian Emancipation Act "meaningless."...
Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno has issued a call for responsible social media use among government officials and employees, highlighting the potential consequences of hasty online posts. Speaking from his experiences serving in multiple administrations, Diokno emphasized the importance of...
The government is set to hold another round of cash payouts in Metro Manila and Zamboanga del Sur on Monday, Sept. 11, as part of the Marcos administration's efforts to assist small rice retailers affected by the nationwide price ceilings. CASH GRANT — Department of Social Welfare and...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), along with the Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), on Saturday, Sept. 9, spearheaded the simultaneous cash assistance payout for micro rice retailers in Caloocan, Quezon, and San Juan City. ...
The Department of Finance (DOF) said the Social Security System (SSS) initiatives effectively addressed the digitalization gap for disadvantaged members, particularly those in the informal sector like self-employed individuals who typically have limited access to its services. During the SSS’...
TUGUEGARAO CITY, Cagayan – The Commission on Elections will monitor the social media accounts of candidates in the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections. The Cagayan Provincial Information Office said that Comelec Chairman George Garcia assured that they will monitor possible election...
