The implementation on Jan. 1, 2023 by the Social Security System (SSS) of a one percent increase in its members’ contribution rate to 14 percent is the third step of its four-tier contribution increase. This is in accordance with Republic Act 11199 that was enacted in 2018 to strengthen the...
The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) distributed on Monday, Dec. 19, a total of P11,209,089.85 in cash rewards to its civilian informants. PDEA top officials commended the informants identified through their codenames Mala, Denver, dream and Mambo for providing vital tips leading to the...
It is still early to determine the impact of the appointment of Anwar Ibrahim as the new prime minister of Malaysia to his country’s relations with the Philippines, Philippine Ambassador to Malaysia Charles Jose said. Jose said members of Anwar’s future cabinet must be identified first to know...
Don't look now, but the peso depreciation these past few months actually had a positive impact on the Philippine economy. (Mari Gimenez/ Unsplash) The House of Representatives' resident economist, Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda, made this argument during a media briefing Thursday, Nov. 10 as...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian is seeking an inquiry into the impact of school closures as a result of the to Covid-19 pandemic in order to identify gaps that need to be addressed by the Department of Education (DepEd). In filing Senate Resolution (SR) No. 11 in the 19th Congress, Gatchalian wants the...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian ​wants an assessment carried out on the impact of the Russia-Ukraine conflict on Philippine energy security and affordability. With fuel prices still rising, Gatchalian believed there is a need for Congress to look into the impact of the Russia-Ukraine war in terms...
Seeking to address the increasing prices of fertilizers, President and Agriculture Secretary Ferdinand "Bongbong" R. Marcos Jr. said he is willing to pursue government-to-government (G2G) deals. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of Malacañang) The government could avail of...
The Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) has introduced a master's degree program in public administration with a special focus on Regulatory Management System (RMS) and Regulatory Impact Assessment (RIA). Photo from ARTA The agency also launched on July 15 a diploma course in public management. In a...
Experts and advocates of Islamic finance presented the trends and outlook in the growing sector, including ED Nelly Dillera - PTTC; DED Dhim Radia - PTTC; Dr. Zalina Binti Zakaria -Head, Halal Research Center of Islamic Health, Universiti Malaya; Dr. Dalal Aassouli - Asst. Professor, Islamic...
The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) on Friday, April 29, welcomed the inclusion of 15 Philippine universities 2022 Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings. (Image courtesy of CHED) The 15 universities, CHED said, are now “among the best” higher education institutions (HEIs) in the...
Commission on Elections (Comelec) Commissioner Rey E. Bulay believes that there was “lack of wisdom or something questionable” in the process of the poll body’s debates deal with Impact Hub Manila. (Photo courtesy of Comelec) “I agree, I agree with you, definitely,” he answered when asked...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is expecting to finish the investigation on the issue of the last leg of the PiliPinas Debates 2022 by Friday, April 29. (Photo courtesy of Comelec) Poll Commissioner Rey E. Bulay on Friday, April 22, said he will probe the matter. In a DZMM radio interview,...
