The World Bank has cited progress in spending the $178.1-million loan that the Philippines obtained two years ago to fight prevalent stunting among Filipino children. A Sept. 23 implementation status and results report showed the Washington-based multilateral lender upgraded the overall risk rating...
State-run Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) said that its Multi-Purpose Loan Flex (MPL Flex) program has provided over P208 billion in loans to nearly 800,000 members within a year of its launch. Introduced in September 2023, the MPL Flex offers government employees a flexible loan option...
The Civil Service Commission (CSC) urged this year’s Outstanding Government Workers to uphold a level of excellence that fosters continuous improvement in government service, ultimately contributing to a prosperous and peaceful life for all. CSC / Manila Bulletin “Widen the scope of your...
Amid rising dengue cases in Eastern Visayas, the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has announced an emergency loan program worth P1.5 billion. The GSIS said in a statement on Friday, Sept. 20, that financial assistance is available to 34,739 members and pensioners residing in Samar,...
President Marcos has asked fellow public servants to continue to embody their constitutional mandate as he recognized and honored those who made significant contributions in their line of work. OUTSTANDING CIVIL SERVANTS — President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. leads the conferment of awards...
The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has confirmed a security incident that compromised the administrator account of one of its test computers. According to the state-owned pension fund, the breach was reported on Thursday, Sept. 12, at 5:20 PM. While the extent of the breach is...
The World Bank is committed to extend to the Philippines more loans, possibly blended with grants to slash interest costs, in order to bankroll flood control as well as climate change mitigation and adaptation projects as extreme weather poses a bigger threat to Filipino lives and livelihoods....
Close to P158-million of assistance were given to farmers and fisherfolk in Ilocos Norte to boost agriculture production in the province. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. leads the distribution of assistance to farmers and fisherfolk in Ilocos Norte on Sept. 11, 2024. (Noel Pabalate)...
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has released P31.93 billion for salary increase for government employees as of Tuesday, Sept. 10. The DBM said it has begun distributing funds for salary adjustments, and the implementation is now underway across government agencies. This came after...
Bicol Saro Party-list Rep. Brian Yamsuan (Facebook) Bicol Saro Party-list Rep. Brian Raymund Yamsuan has filed a measure in the House of Representatives that aims to enable the retroactive application of salary increases for employees of local government...
The government's reissued Treasury bonds (T-bonds) were met with strong investor demand on Tuesday, Sept. 10, as the offering's lower interest rates aligned with a more manageable inflation environment. The Bureau of the Treasury successfully raised P30 billion as planned through the auction of the...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez (center, seated) with the 17 governors (Speaker’s Office) Several provincial governors have accepted the challenge of House Speaker Martin Romualdez to adopt an intensified whole-of-government approach in fighting...
