Former Senate President Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri on Sunday, May 26, welcomed the ratification of three important priority measures that aim to stem corruption, prevent smuggling of agricultural goods and protect the rights of Filipino seafarers. Both the Senate and the House of...
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) will support the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) in expanding the pension fund’s insurance business. In a statement, GSIS announced signing a new technical agreement with JICA as part of the Japanese government's recently launched...
Senator Juan Edgardo “Sonny” Angara on Friday, May 24 said he is confident the New Government Procurement Act (NGPA), will prevent wastage in public transactions as it would plug loopholes in the existing law. The measure is now up for review and signing by President Ferdinand...
Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman has lauded the leadership and members of Congress for the ratification of the New Government Procurement Act (NGPA). Pangandaman said this legislation is a significant milestone under the Marcos administration’s ongoing...
President Marcos assured Filipinos that ensuring the country's security remains his administration's top priority despite its current focus on addressing the effects of extreme heat brought about by the El Niño phenomenon. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (RTVM Screenshot) Marcos said...
The Senate on Tuesday, May 21 approved on second and third reading the measure amending the over two-decade old government procurement law, one of the priority measures of the Marcos administration. Newly-installed Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero allowed his predecessor Juan...
The Social Security System and Government Service Insurance System could buy the shares of Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway to benefit their pension funds, according to Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto. Recto told reporters on Tuesday that the government has plans for the SCTEX including selling some...
The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has earmarked P1.7 billion in emergency loans to aid its members and pensioners who have been affected by rabies and El Niño in 13 different areas across the country. According to the pension fund for government workers, more than 77,000 affected...
President Marcos has lauded the people of Northern Mindanao for their resilience amid the extreme heat brought about by the El Niño phenomenon as he turned over P50 million in financial assistance from the Office of the President (OP) for the farmers and fisherfolk affected by the dry spell....
President Marcos explained that he was visiting the different areas affected by the El Niño phenomenon to personally see the situation and hear directly from the people the concerns that needed to be addressed. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (RTVM Screenshot) Marcos said this during the...
Camarines Sur 2nd district Rep. LRay Villafuerte (PPAB) Camarines Sur 2nd district Rep. LRay Villafuerte is pushing for the passage of a measure that will establish libraries and reading centers in every city, municipality, and barangay in the country....
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has advised all local government units (LGUs) to start preparing for the possible adverse effects of La Niña phenomenon, which experts said, is expected to hit the country in the coming months. DILG Undersecretary Mario Iringan said they...
