Xiaomi Philippines has officially opened a new Exclusive Service Center in Iloilo City, marking a significant step in the company 's push to bring reliable after-sales support closer to customers outside Metro Manila. The new facility is located at GF Unit 03 and Unit 04, Madrid Building,...
Over 108,000 members and pensioners affected by recent calamities may avail themselves of ₱2.64 billion worth of emergency loans from state-run pension fund Government Service Insurance System (GSIS). In a statement on Friday night, May 8, GSIS said the emergency loan program aims to provide...
The 23rd Quezon City Council reported sustained legislative activity in the first quarter of 2026, processing hundreds of measures and approving ordinances and resolutions that directly impact city services and programs. The Council held 14 regular sessions and 60 committee hearings during the...
The Civil Service Commission (CSC) on Tuesday, May 5, released the results of the March 2026 career service examination-pen and paper test and named the top performers in the professional and subprofessional levels. Jannah Arumpac Masbud topped the professional level with a rating of 98.60, while...
WASHINGTON (AP) — A man spotted carrying a gun in the vicinity of the White House by plainclothes officers and agents was shot by law enforcement Monday after he opened fire on them near the Washington Monument, the Secret Service said. Secret Service Deputy Director Matt Quinn said plainclothes...
Six more bus operators will have a lot of explaining to do after their conductors apparently did not honor the agreement to give discounts to all their passengers under the service contracting program. The agreement under the service contracting program is for the transport operators to give P20...
State-run pension fund Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has launched a new loan facility to help members reduce daily transportation costs by financing bicycles and electric mobility devices. In a statement on Monday, May 4, GSIS said it rolled out the Ginhawa Bike and E-Mobility Loan...
K-pop idols Jaehyun of NCT and Kim Woo-seok have officially been discharged from the South Korean military. Both 29, Jaehyun and Kim Woo-seok enlisted on Nov. 4, 2024, and completed their 18-month mandatory service. “Discharged,” NCT’s official X account posted on May 3, sharing photos of...
When it comes to meat, beware of what you buy, and eat. And on the part of the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) the best effort it could give is to run after those who compromise the safety of consumers for the sake of profit. On Thursday night, NCRPO operatives seized around 20 tons...
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) urged commuters using public utility vehicles (PUVs) under the government’s service contracting program to fight for their right to reduced fare following reports that the discount system is not being followed. On Thursday, April...
The controlling faction of the Lopez family is calling for a formal government inquiry into “poison pill” provisions at First Gen Corp., alleging the measures protect the tenure of President and Chief Executive Officer Federico R. Lopez, at the expense of state pension funds and international...
Government officials and employees are now explicitly prohibited from engaging in online betting and other forms of gambling, as the Civil Service Commission (CSC) expanded its policy to cover both digital platforms and traditional gambling venues. The prohibition is contained in CSC Resolution No....
