Senate Finance Committee chief Senator Sonny Angara on Tuesday gave assurance that the General Appropriations Act (GAA) 2022 contains the much-needed funding support for state-run hospitals and the strengthening of the country’s public healthcare system. Angara pointed out that the country’s...
No weather disturbance is expected to develop and affect the Philippines in the next two to three days, but various weather systems may affect the country and bring isolated rains and thunderstorms, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on...
The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) is now granting an emergency loan to members and pensioners in six regions in the country affected by Typhoon "Odette." (JUAN CARLO DE VELA / MANILA BULLETIN) "I know our members and retirers need financial assistance, so we immediately opened an...
Malacañang explained that despite the rising number of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, Metro Manila will be staying under Alert Level 3 until the end of the month because the region did not meet the required bed utilization rate. File Photo by Ali Vicoy/Manila Bulletin Cabinet Secretary Karlo...
State-owned Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) is granting emergency loan to members and pensioners in six regions in the country that bore the brunt of Typhoon Odette. In a statement, Rolando Ledesma Macasaet, GSIS president and general manager said Friday, Jan. 14, that active members...
As the country continues to face a surge in coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases, the government's pandemic task force has decided to keep the National Capital Region (NCR) under Alert Level 3 until the end of the month. File Photo by Ali Vicoy/Manila Bulletin Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles made...
The alliance of aspiring president Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. and vice presidential candidate Sara Duterte-Carpio will prioritize the modernization of the ferry transportation system along the Pasig River if they win in the upcoming elections. Marcos Jr. said Thursday, Jan. 13 they will look...
Senator Richard Gordon on Wednesday called on Social Security System (SSS) members and their employers to be wary of scammers amid the recent rise in the number of fraudulent transactions, especially during the pandemic. “We call on SSS members and employers not to divulge personal information...
Vice President Leni Robredo on Tuesday, Jan. 11, agreed with the a riders’ group in pushing for the Motorcycle Taxi Law and the Philippine Road Safety Institute bill if she wins in the May 2022 polls. Vice President Leni Robredo (Mark Balmores/MANILA BULLETIN) Robredo held a consultative dialogue...
Nothing beats our innate protection Unsurprisingly, new cases of COVID-19 infection have been increasing since we wrapped up the holiday season. The world could go on lockdown again or we can continue to observe health protocols to control the spread of infection just as we have been doing since...
The Social Security System (SSS) will offer a calamity assistance package to members and pensioners affected by Typhoon "Odette" starting Jan. 14. (JUAN CARLO DE VELA / MANILA BULLETIN) In a statement, SSS President and Chief Executive Officer Aurora C. Igancio said the package consists of the...
State-owned Social Security System (SSS) announced a financial aid to members and pensioners affected by Typhoon Odette. Aurora C. Ignacio, SSS president and chief executive officer said on Monday, Jan. 10, that Typhoon Odette victims may avail of their Calamity Loan Assistance Program (CLAP) and...
