Presidential aspirant Vice President Leni Robredo wants to make social media platforms “accountable and responsible” if she becomes the president by penalizing them for making pornography accessible to minors. Vice President Leni Robredo speaks during the “2022 Presidential One-On-One...
At least two senators have openly expressed their support for the renewed push to propose increased social protection for the elderly through the creation of a universal social pension for senior citizens. Detained Senator Leila de Lima said is imperative for the government to ensure that the...
Social Security System (SSS) members who cannot work due to sickness, injury, and including those who contracted the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) are qualified for sickness benefits, the state-run insurance agency announced. (Unsplash) SSS President and Chief Executive Officer Aurora C. Ignacio...
Former beauty queen Venus Raj made headlines coming out to admit she was in a relationship with an older man when she was 16. Though there are those who were quick to understand and empathize, there are those who cruelly lambasted her for it. Others even blamed her. Venus took to social media to...
Members of the Social Security System (SSS) who cannot work due to sickness or injury, including those who contracted the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) can avail of their sickness benefits. In a statement, Aurora C. Ignacio, SSS president and chief executive officer said that the sickness benefit...
The Social Security System (SSS) urged its members, pensioners, and employers to use its online services amid the rising number of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases in the country. SSS President and CEO Aurora C. Ignacio affirmed that using its online channels during transactions is the...
Partido Reporma chairman and standard-bearer Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson said he wants stronger mechanisms against fake news, saying he is in favor of establishing a regulatory framework for social media networks and promoting digital media literacy among Filipinos to achieve this goal....
Presidential aspirant Vice President Leni Robredo believes that if she wins the presidency, she will be able to “inspire” Filipinos to “own” the problems of the country and help in solving them. (The Jessica Soho Presidential Interviews) Robredo said she has done this in the Office of the...
Comedienne-singer Kakai Bautista is not happy with young social media users acting like grown-ups on social media. She actually made an effort to address them in a Facebook post, writing: "Kayong mga kabataan, bago kayo mag-aarteng Adult sa Social Media, Matuto muna kayong maglaba ng mga Panty at...
Even without a dedicated subject in Philippine History in high school, the Department of Education (DepEd) guaranteed that essential contents and concepts in developing nationalism and civic competence among Filipino learners are embedded and integrated into all grade levels. (ALI VICOY / MANILA...
HOTSPOT Tonyo Cruz The most beautiful legacy of the First Quarter Storm of 1970 is the idea that young people have roles to play in the country beyond and above what is considered normal or acceptable. It expanded the democratic horizon for us. Remembering this event and its effects on Philippine...
State-run Social Security System (SSS) is urging members, pensioners, and employers to use the pension fund’s online services as the country continues to record a high number of COVID-19 cases. In a statement, Aurora C. Ignacio, SSS president and chief executive officer said on Friday, Jan. 21,...
