The implementation on Jan. 1, 2023 by the Social Security System (SSS) of a one percent increase in its members’ contribution rate to 14 percent is the third step of its four-tier contribution increase. This is in accordance with Republic Act 11199 that was enacted in 2018 to strengthen the...
"Matagal din natin hinintay ito (We've been waiting for this for a long time)." President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. presents his YouTube channel's Gold Play Button Award. (Bongbong Marcos/YouTube Screenshot) This was the remark of President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. as he was presented...
(SOCIAL WEATHER STATIONS) A Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey found that 73 percent of adult Filipinos are expecting this year’s Christmas celebration to be “happy.” The survey results released on Friday, Dec. 23 also found that 7 percent of Filipinos are expecting this year’s Christmas...
The Senate Committee on Social Justice Welfare and Rural Development has endorsed for plenary approval the measure seeking the establishment of a support fund for persons with disabilities or PWDs, for their empowerment and full inclusion in the community. Together with the Senate Committee on...
Department of Social Welfare and Development The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), through its Field Office VII, led the conduct of the Interagency Services and Information Caravan for Children, Families, and Indigenous People in Street Situations in the province of Cebu. As part...
State-run Social Security System (SSS) said the series of contribution rate increases expanded the pension fund’s life by more than two decades. In a statement on Thursday, Dec. 22, Michael G. Regino, SSS president and chief executive officer, said an additional 22 years have been added to the...
This Christmas season, sharing photos on social media is a fun and convenient way to stay connected with friends and family, but it's important to be aware of the potential risks and pitfalls that it brings. When sharing your reunions and Christmas party photos and stories on social media, it's...
State-owned Social Security System (SSS) has justified the contribution increase beginning next year, saying it would help fund higher benefit disbursements to its members. In a statement, Michael G. Regino, SSS president and chief executive officer, said the one percentage point increase in 2023...
In Xiaohongshu, a lifestyle app commonly referred to as China's Instagram, thousands of posts bearing the hashtag “American farm style” have taken social media by storm. Photo by Tony Mucci/Pexels While imitating American life has been an evolving theme for many social media influencers...
I have been saying this for quite awhile already, and now is a perfect time to repeat it. I never thought that I'd be saying this, but it is time to re-think your social media presence, specially if you use Twitter. For companies and organization, you need to re-think your social media strategy....
Who says that the all-powerful House majority bloc had sole input on the controversial Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) Bill? House Speaker Martin Romualdez (Speaker's office) House Speaker Martin Romualdez highlighted on Friday afternoon, Dec. 15 a provision in the bill for social welfare purposes...
The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) on Friday, Dec. 16, warned of the new scheme of employment scams on social media platforms that victimize overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). Photo: OWWA In a statement, the OWWA National Capital Region (NCR) said it was alarmed over the spread of...
