The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) set aside an initial ₱69.1 million in loss reserves to cover reported damages to government properties following the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Mindanao. In a statement, GSIS said the state pension fund’s allocation follows a directive...
Maynilad Water Services has implemented daily water service interruptions in Muntinlupa and other areas. In an advisory, Maynilad said affected customers are in parts of of Bacoor City, Caloocan City, Imus City, Kawit, Cavite, Las Pinas City, Makati City, Manila, Malabon City, Muntinlupa City,...
The Civil Service Commission (CSC) has approved a preference rating system that allows qualified overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who fall short of the 80-percent passing mark in the Career Service Examination (CSE) to receive additional points. Under CSC Resolution No. 2600596, the commission...
Controversial drag artist Pura Luka Vega is at it again, making headlines and stirring debate online, that is. No, it wasn 't because of another drag performance portraying Jesus Christ or the Black Nazarene. This time, the polarizing performer found himself at the center of discussion after...
Fifty-one young Filipinos were formally commissioned as BAGANI Fellows by the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP) during the “PAGSIBOL: The Commissioning of the First BAGANI Fellows” ceremony held in Quezon City on Saturday, June 13. The commissioning marked the launch of the BAGANI:...
State-owned Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has earmarked ₱15.1 billion in emergency financial relief to support over 608,000 members and retirees affected by the magnitude 7.8 earthquake in Mindanao. In a statement, Wick Veloso, GSIS president and general manager, announced the relief...
Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte became the first recipient of the Exemplar City Mayor Award, conferred by the Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII), a distinction recognizing outstanding local chief executives for remarkable governance and leadership....
The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) reported a series of administrative and community-focused accomplishments from May 31 to June 6, highlighting its continued efforts to strengthen personnel welfare, operational readiness, and public service delivery. QCPD said the accomplishments reflect its...
The Philippines’ information technology and business process management (IT-BPM) sector has emerged as the most viable investment destination for American artificial intelligence (AI) firms, according to the United States Commercial Service (USCS). USCS Manila commercial specialist Easter...
DAVAO CITY – The Davao City government will procure 20 additional electric buses for the Davao Interim Bus Service under the proposed Supplemental Budget No. 1 for fiscal year 2026. Davao City Information Office head Harvey Lanticse confirmed on Thursday, May 28, that Davao City Mayor Sebastian...
Social Security System (SSS) is preparing to launch an energy sustainability loan program in September to help qualified members finance residential solar panel systems amid elevated electricity costs. In a statement on Friday, May 22, SSS President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Robert Joseph...
The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) posted a 170 percent surge in first-quarter net income, driven by rebound in investment gains and steady premium growth, positioning the state pension fund to meet its ambitious full-year targets. In a statement, Wick Veloso, GSIS president and general...
