Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vivencio “Vince” Dizon has relieved the maintenance chief of the Las Piñas–Muntinlupa District Engineering Office over repeated reports of unsatisfactory performance and delayed response to calamities. In a memorandum dated Aug. 29,...
Yoo Yongha, a member of K-pop boy band WEi, will enlist in the Korean military next month. OUI Entertainment, WEi’s agency, said Yongha, 27, will fulfill his military service as an active-duty soldier starting Sept. 28. “In accordance with the Military Manpower Administration 's...
Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado defended the proposed Civil Aviation and Immigration Security Services (CAISS) project before the House of Representatives on Aug. 24, saying it would strengthen the country’s defenses against terrorism, human trafficking, and...
When Typhoon Yolanda devastated communities in 2013, artists and partners Precious Leaño and Alex Baluyut found themselves asking a simple question that would change their lives: “Can we cook for them?” The “them” were survivors arriving at Villamor Air Base after being evacuated from...
The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has earmarked nearly ₱4.4 billion in emergency loans to assist 166,789 active members and pensioners recovering from recent typhoons and southwest monsoon rains in nine Luzon areas. Under the relief facility, GSIS said active state workers and...
As a chronicler of developments in the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), it’s reasonable to assume that “DG” means deputy governor. This time, I beg to differ, Virginia. “DG” here refers to Dino Gasmen, the incoming assistant governor for finance and next treasurer of the BSP, who will...
President Marcos has ordered the inclusion of contract-of-service (COS) and job-order (JO) workers in the government’s social protection coverage. Marcos issued Administrative Order No. 43, facilitating the voluntary deduction and remittance of Social Security System (SSS), Philippine Health...
State-run pension fund Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) is ready to extend up to ₱40,000 in emergency loans to members and pensioners affected by Tropical Storm Maymay and the enhanced Southwest Monsoon, or Habagat, once their areas are officially placed under a state of calamity. In a...
SEVENTEEN members Mingyu, Seungkwan and Dino are set to begin their mandatory military service in September and October. Their agency, Pledis Entertainment, announced on Aug. 10 that the three K-pop idols will fulfill their mandatory military duty in South Korea. Mingyu will begin his service on...
The Civil Service Commission (CSC) has suspended the Career Service Examination-Pen and Paper Test for the Professional and Subprofessional levels scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 9, in several areas in Luzon due to heavy rains caused by the enhanced southwest monsoon (habagat). The suspension covers all...
Malls in Quezon City opened designated waiting areas for residents needing a temporary place to stay as rains and flooding brought by the enhanced southwest monsoon or habagat continued on Saturday night, Aug. 8. The participating malls are providing free Wi-Fi, restrooms, charging stations, and...
South Korean actor Yoo Yeon-seok has lost his appeal against a three billion won (about $2.1 million) tax assessment after the country 's Tax Tribunal upheld the government 's decision. The ruling follows a dispute over taxes imposed by South Korea 's National Tax Service (NTS) in...
