A total of P85 million worth of financial, food, and non-food assistance was released by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to flood-hit regions in Visayas and Mindanao caused by the shear line. (MB VISUAL CONTENT GROUP) DSWD spokesperson Assistant Secretary Romel Lopez said on...
(SOCIAL WEATHER STATIONS) Ninety-five percent of Filipinos will be welcoming 2023 “with hope rather than fear,” according to the Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey results released on Friday, Dec. 30. “This is two points above the 93 percent recorded in 2021 and similar to the pre-Covid 96...
State-run Social Security System (SSS) said its benefit disbursements jumped in the first 11 months of the year due to increased benefit claims, as well as number of members and pensioners. In a statement, Michael G. Regino, SSS president and chief executive officer, said the pension fund disbursed...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said on Monday, Dec. 26 that it has allotted P56.50 million worth of Quick Response Fund and P75.56 million as standby funds in the field offices for those affected by massive flooding in Visayas and Mindanao. AUTHORITIES conduct a rescue...
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...
