Philippines carrying out its missions to the West Philippine Sea (WPS) without asking an escort from any other country signifies that it can still defend its own territory, a maritime security expert said. A Chinese vessel rams Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) vessel BRP Datu Sanday...
The University of the Philippines (UP) and the Social Security System (SSS) have signed a memorandum of agreement extending social security benefits to all university workers regardless of their employment status. Through the KaSSSangga Collect Program, contract of service (COS) and job order (JO)...
FOR MONDAY ISSUE State-run Social Security System (SSS) is exploring options to assist beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) in meeting the minimum monthly contributions needed for a lifetime pension upon retirement age. Rolando Ledesma Macasaet, SSS president and chief...
The Social Security System (SSS) and the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) have signed an agreement to enhance social protection for beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps). SSS President and Chief Executive Officer Rolando Ledesma Macasaet and DSWD...
Security Bank Corporation has successfully raised P20 billion from the issuance of its Fixed Rate Peso Corporate Bonds due 2029— four times the original amount and its largest issue size so far. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, the bank said bonds carry a rate of 6.05 percent per...
Candidates in the 2025 midterm elections, especially in the provinces, can heave a sigh of relief as the so-called permit to campaign imposed by the New People’s Army (NPA) is no longer considered an issue by the National Security Council (NSC). National Security Adviser (NSA) Eduardo Año said...
State-run Social Security System (SSS) has partnered with satellite broadband provider Starlink to provide high-speed internet connectivity to its service offices in remote areas. Rolando Ledesma Macasaet, SSS president and chief executive officer, said the pension fund secured a three-year...
Security Bank Corporation’s net profit grew 11 percent to P5.4 billion in the first half of 2024, driven by accelerated growth in business drivers. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, the firm said total revenues for the first half grew 24 percent year-on-year to P25.7...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez delivers his message during the Liga ng mga Barangay sa Pilipinas 2024 National Congress at the World Trade Center in Pasay City Tuesday morning. (Speaker’s office) House Speaker Martin Romualdez says the thousands of...
National Security Adviser Eduardo M. Año (File photo) The National Security Council (NSC) hailed on Monday, Aug. 12, the recent decision by the Court of Appeals (CA) dismissing the petition for writ of amparo and writ of habeas data filed by environmental activists Jhed Tamano and Jonila...
Former vice president Leni Robredo (left), incumbent Vice President Sara Duterte (MANILA BULLETIN) Antipolo City 2nd district Rep. Romeo Acop says it's perfectly normal for different Vice Presidents to have some sort of disparity in terms of...
President Marcos assured the country's farmers that they would not be left behind in the government's plans to modernize the agricultural sector, renewing his commitment to supporting them in improving their livelihood. President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. (RTVM screenshot) Marcos said...
