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...
Nearly 80,000 teachers around the country have so far been promoted under the Expanded Career Progression (ECP) System, President Marcos said. "Simula noong Agosto 2025 hanggang ngayon, halos walumpung libong teacher – 79,230 teachers at school head sa buong bansa ay na-promote na sa ilalim...
Amid the protracted energy crisis, public demand for solar financing applications surged to ₱5.7 billion, accounting for more than two-fifths of the total budget that the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has set aside for this financing segment. As of April 21, the state pension fund...
The Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System Regulatory Office (MWSS RO) penalized Maynilad Water Services Inc. ₱54.28 million following a series of prolonged service interruptions that left more than 165,000 customers in the southern West Concession Area without reliable access to water. In...
State-run Social Security System (SSS) is earmarking roughly ₱60 billion in financial assistance and benefit support, accelerating the scheduled pension hike and loosening loan requirements to shield members from an energy-crisis-induced spike in living costs. Robert Joseph M. de Claro, SSS...
President Marcos said the decades-long wait for teacher promotions under the old system was “unfair,” as he pushed reforms to accelerate career progression in the public education sector. Speaking at the mass oath-taking of newly promoted teachers and principals in Eastern Visayas, the...
The Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) has ordered all domestic passenger ship operators to adopt a shipping online ticketing system (SOTS) to eradicate long-standing problems at ports, including ticket scalping and overbooking. Under Memorandum Circular DS No. 2026-01, Marina will require ship...
Stories of rejection turned redemption took center stage this graduation season, as students who once faced closed doors in education finally claimed their long-awaited diplomas. Among them are graduates of the Alternative Learning System (ALS), the Department of Education’s (DepEd) primary...
State-run Government Service Insurance System ’s (GSIS) financial performance posted a single-digit improvement in 2025, driven by a steady increase in its core earnings and a significant expansion in its asset base. Based on the state pension fund’s latest unaudited condensed statement of...
State-run pension fund Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has begun releasing refunds under its Balik Ginhawa program, providing immediate financial relief to qualified members and pensioners. In a statement on Thursday, April 9, GSIS said the disbursements started last Wednesday, April 8,...
State-run pension fund Social Security System (SSS) has partnered with EastWest Rural Bank (EWRB) to expand access to MySSS Card, making it easier for members—especially those in remote and underserved communities—to access banking services and receive benefits. Under the partnership, EWRB...
The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) will return more than ₱19 billion to 1.37 million members and pensioners under a relief program that provides a lump-sum refund of recent loan payments rather than the traditional suspension of future collections. In a statement, GSIS said the state...
