State-run Social Security System (SSS) said its funeral benefit disbursements dropped last year due to the prolonged nationwide implementation of community quarantine measures. In a statement, Aurora C. Ignacio, SSS president and chief executive officer said the pension fund disbursed P3.07 billion...
Senator Risa Hontiveros on Tuesday, May 25, urged the government to realign unutilized funds under the Bayanihan to Recover as One Act or Bayanihan 2 to augment the cash assistance to Filipinos to accommodate more beneficiaries still struggling with the effects of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19)...
Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte has warned residents against organizing large social gatherings that may cause COVID-19 outbreaks in the city. This warning was issued by the mayor after learning that 51 attendees of an improvised pool party and drinking session in Barangay Nagkaisang Nayon tested...
The government is committed to working towards "inclusive and sustainable recovery," particularly by helping the country's marginalized and vulnerable population, as the pandemic continues to deal heavy blows on the country. People patiently wait for their turn to get a coronavirus jab at the...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) reminded the public Friday, May 21, to strictly observe the minimum health standards when registering for the Philippine Identification System (PhilSys) amid concerns of protocol violations in Bulacan. TOO CLOSE FOR COMFORT--Social distancing was ignored at this...
Pia Wurtzbach is tired of negativity. She made this clear in a recent social media post. No, she didn't go ballistic. Posting a photo of her looking luscious and happy in a red bikini, holding a bowl of strawberries, she wrote rather wittily, "The only B.S. I need: Bikinis and Strawberries..." View...
What was supposed to be a momentous event turned out to be chaotic as the rollout of the Pfizer vaccine at a mall in Paranaque City on Monday, May 17, was heavily criticized for the poor handling of the vaccinees, resulting to violation of minimum health standards such as the observance of social...
Malacañang said President Duterte was more than ready to use his presidential social fund (PSF) to assist the Philippine General Hospital (PGH) following the tragedy that befell the State-run institution on Sunday. (PGH FACEBOOK PAGE / MANILA BULLETIN) Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque made the...
SPEAKING OUT Ignacio R. Bunye People and organizations who extend their help are rays of sunshine these days, sending light to those who need it most in these challenging times. Social enterprises (SE) are one of them. These businesses do not just care about profits, but also, and more importantly,...
The Catholic faithful were encouraged to be more discerning on the different information they read on social media. Bishop Broderick Pabillo/RCAM Manila Apostolic Administrator Bishop Broderick Pabillo said that people should "choose well what we receive" on social media platforms. "Huwag natin...
Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson said the existence of “troll farms” coupled with the proliferation of false information on the Internet are putting a damper on the Filipino voters ability to be discerning of political candidates during the elections. Besides being effortlessly swayed by...
To say that social media is toxic is underplaying it. Surprisingly, it doesn't stop celebrities from using various platforms to further their agenda. As such, the thing just goes on and on and on... Recently, singer-actress Geneva Cruz was the subject of harsh criticism courtesy of a fan who deemed...
