State-run Social Security System (SSS) is targeting to raise approximately P5 billion next year as an initial deposit from its revamped retirement program. Rolando Ledesma Macasaet, SSS president and chief executive officer, said he is confident in achieving the P5 billion goal due to the...
Chinese maritime forces form a blockade to stop a medical evacuation of sick Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) personnel in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) on May 19, 2024. (Courtesy of PCG Commodore Jay Tarriela) The Philippines “does not and will never need” to inform China of its maritime...
(L-R) Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (File photo) The national government has called out individuals criticizing the recent visit of Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to Manila. National Security Council (NSC) Asst. Director General Jonathan Malaya...
Security Bank Corporation, one of the country's leading universal banks, has forged a partnership with eCommerce platform Lazada Philippines to offer its retail banking products to online shoppers. Security Bank and Lazada Philippines formalize partnership with the opening of the Bank’s LazMall...
The Social Security System (SSS) is diversifying its investment portfolio by ramping up its involvement in real estate investment trusts (REITs) this year. Rolando Ledesma Macasaet, SSS president and chief executive Officer, said they are optimistic about the potential for enhanced returns as...
BACOLOD CITY – A security guard was gunned down in Barangay 37 here on Saturday, June 1. The victim was identified as 30-year-old Benjie Fajardo of Barangay Banago here. A SECURITY guard was shot dead in Barangay 37, Bacolod City on Saturday, June 1. (Photo courtesy of Aksyon Radyo Bacolod)...
Fishermen from Masinloc, Zambales (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) For Bicol Saro Party-list Rep. Brian Raymund Yamsuan, the Philippines’ aging fisherfolk population presents a serious food security problem. “This is...
Branches of the state-run Social Security System (SSS) will continue to operate daily, despite the implementation of a four-day workweek for its employees. SSS President and Chief Executive Officer Rolando Ledesma Macasaet said that their headquarters in Quezon City and its corporate office in...
President Marcos said the Philippines is committed to its regional and global role and that the country is a trusted partner, credible pathfinder, and committed peacemaker which will ensure the performance of its role as a member of the United Nations (UN) Security Council for 2027-2028. President...
Sen. Cynthia Villar is pushing for the passage of the bill that seeks to advance the development, promotion, and competitiveness of the livestock, poultry, and dairy industries in the country. Senate Bill No. 2558 or “An Act Strengthening the Livestock, Poultry and Dairy Development and...
The Social Security System (SSS) made transactions in Lipa, Batangas easier by localizing e-centers in Lipa Industrial Park and Lipa City Hall. SSS President and Chief Executive Officer Rolando Ledesma Macasaet said on Thursday, May 23, that they had signed an agreement between Lima Land Inc. and...
Four business establishments with P15 million unremitted employees’ contributions and penalties are set to face criminal charges. State-owned Social Security System (SSS) reported that it filed separate charges at the prosecutor’s office as a result of the nationwide Run After Contribution...
