A total of 52 scholars were able to finish a six-year specialized science curriculum of the Philippine Science High School (PSHS) system. Philippine Science High School System Logo (PSHS System Facebook page) The "pioneer" scholars were from PSHS - Zamboanga Peninsula Region Campus (PSHS-ZRC). PSHS...
To address the rising inflation and joblessness in the country, Albay 2nd district Joey Salceda is floating the idea of a “universal unemployment insurance” for Filipinos who recently lost their jobs. Albay 2nd District Rep. Joey Salceda (FILE PHOTO/MANILA BULLETIN) In a statement on Thursday,...
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go on Thursday, July 7, emphasized the need for all Filipinos to be entitled to a full medical check-up as part of the country’s efforts at strengthening the country’s healthcare system. Go noted the Covid-19 pandemic served as an eye-opener on how challenging it...
The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) unveiled the 21 winning entries of the 17th GSIS National Art Competition on June 24 at the GSIS Gymnasium in Pasay City. (GSIS 'MUSEO NG SINING' FACEBOOK) The GSIS National Art Competition is one of the longest-running and most prestigious art...
A lot of business experts have advised that the best form of investment is on a property, wherever that piece of land or home may be located, as these always have “returns” in one way or another—from passive rent income to resell value at a higher price after a few years. While this may be...
The Social Security System (SSS) announced its two new programs, the flexible payment schedule and the Contribution Subsidy Provider Program (CSPP), which will benefit the informal economy workers and other individually-paying members. (SOCIAL SECURITY SYSTEM FACEBOOK) In a statement released on...
The Social Security System (SSS) and UnionBank of the Philippines (UBP) signed a memorandum of agreement on Monday, June 27, allowing SSS members to acquire Unified Multi-Purpose Identification (UMID) Pay Cards through the UBP. SOCIAL SECURITY SYSTEM WEBSITE The issuance of UMID Pay Cards through...
The Philippine Science High School (PSHS) is now accepting Scholarship applications for incoming grade 7 students for 2023-2024, open to eligible Filipino students through its Requirement for Admission, Criteria and Evaluation (RACE). PSHS-Main Campus facade (PSHS/MANILA BULLETIN FILE) In a...
The Social Security System (SSS) announced that they will include self-employed members who are 60 to 64 years old in the mandatory online filing of retirement benefit claims through the My.SSS Portal starting July 1. (SOCIAL SECURITY SYSTEM FACEBOOK) As per a statement released on June 24, this is...
The Social Security System (SSS) said on Monday, June 27 that its mandatory provident fund for its members called the Workers’ Investment and Saving Program (WISP) produced an income of P333.77 million in the first year of its implementation. (SOCIAL SECURITY SYSTEM) It also generated a...
President Duterte on Saturday urged the next administration to continue the government's program in the railway system to give Filipinos better opportunities through mobility and connectivity across the country. RTVM Live Duterte made the appeal as he led the opening of the Philippine National...
The alternative Learning System is hope for the future for millions of out-of-school youth EVERYBODY DESERVES A SECOND CHANCEAlternative Learning System (ALS) students, from different walks of life, form a small circle inside a classroom in Cavite. (Frendy Tesorero) The limiting effect of...
