Senator Risa Hontiveros has filed a measure seeking to increase the pension of senior citizens in the country. Sen. Risa Hontiveros(Senate of the Philippines / MANILA BULLETIN) In filing Senate Bill No. 141 or the proposed “Lingap Para Kay Lolo at Lola Act,” Hontiveros sought to increase the...
An active partner and supporter of Filipino farmers, SMFI provides farmers with modern farming skills and tools through its Kabalikat Sa Kabuhayan on Sustainable Agriculture (Pre-pandemic photo). Earlier this year, in April; for the very first time, the SM Foundation (SMFI) was conferred a Silver...
Over three hundred residents affected by the increasing number of typhoid fever cases in Cebu received cash aid from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). Barili residents affected by typhoid fever receive financial aid from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD/...
To address the rising inflation and joblessness in the country, Albay 2nd district Joey Salceda is floating the idea of a “universal unemployment insurance” for Filipinos who recently lost their jobs. Albay 2nd District Rep. Joey Salceda (FILE PHOTO/MANILA BULLETIN) In a statement on Thursday,...
The six satellite offices of the Office of Vice President (OVP) have started providing medical and burial assistance to the public nationwide. OVP satellite office in Cebu City (Photo from VP Sara Duterte’s Facebook page) Vice President Sara Duterte opened the satellite offices on the first day...
It is still uncertain whether or not a policy on holding social events in Malacañang will be issued as an offshoot of the birthday celebration of former first lady Imelda Marcos, which raised concerns among netizens over the weekend. (Photo courtesy of Malacañang) Concerns over holding lavish...
Singer-actress Toni Gonzaga alerted followers to a social media impostor supposedly asking money on her behalf. In a series of posts, she reiterated that the Facebook page "Celestine Gonzaga-Soriano" is not an official account. She then asked followers, "If you could kindly report also. Maraming...
The Social Security System (SSS) announced its two new programs, the flexible payment schedule and the Contribution Subsidy Provider Program (CSPP), which will benefit the informal economy workers and other individually-paying members. (SOCIAL SECURITY SYSTEM FACEBOOK) In a statement released on...
CADIAO (Tara Yap) ILOILO CITY – With the recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic under way, Gov. Rhodora “Dodod” Cadiao vowed to bring more infrastructure projects and social services in Antique. “On my last term as governor, I will endeavor to strengthen the legacy our administration will...
Erwin Tulfo, in a turnover ceremony on Thursday, June 30, has accepted Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) leadership, saying that his first order as the Department’s chief is to extend the contracts of all employees nationwide who are under Cost of Service (COS) employment....
The Social Security System (SSS) and UnionBank of the Philippines (UBP) signed a memorandum of agreement on Monday, June 27, allowing SSS members to acquire Unified Multi-Purpose Identification (UMID) Pay Cards through the UBP. SOCIAL SECURITY SYSTEM WEBSITE The issuance of UMID Pay Cards through...
SAGIP Party-list Rep. Rodante Marcoleta--who was among the more memorable members of the UniTeam in last month's polls--recently celebrated an Instagram milestone. (Photo from Facebook) On Monday afternoon, June 27, Marcoleta took to his social media, including Facebook, to thank his growing...
