State-run Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) announced on Thursday, Dec. 29, that the pension fund will grant educational assistance to kin of its members. Wick Veloso, GSIS president and general manager said they will release P100 million in financial aid to 10,000 qualified children of...
The Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce & Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII) expressed optimism that local economic growth in 2023 could hit between 6.5 to 7.5 percent despite gloomy forecasts by analysts about world economic recession next year. At the same time, FFCCCII members expect...
The Philippines will focus more on public-private partnerships on infrastructure development in a bid to boost the economy, Malacañang said. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. presides the 13th Cabinet meeting in Malacañang on Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2023. (Photo from the Office of the Press Secretary)...
The government aims at least 2.6-million international tourist arrivals next year, Malacañang said. TOURISTS enjoy the sunset at world-famous Boracay Island in Malay town, Aklan province. (Tara Yap) "For next year, the DOT (Department of Tourism) said it targets 2.6 million international tourist...
State-run Social Security System (SSS) said its benefit disbursements jumped in the first 11 months of the year due to increased benefit claims, as well as number of members and pensioners. In a statement, Michael G. Regino, SSS president and chief executive officer, said the pension fund disbursed...
OF TREES AND FOREST Former Senate President Manny Villar In a few days, 2022 will end and we will welcome a fresh, new year. Many experts have expressed pessimism on the capacity of the country to achieve growth in 2023. They cited the risks to growth in the coming year, including inflation, hikes...
Malacañang revealed that President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has designated Undersecretary Eduardo Punay as officer-in-charge of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). Undersecretary Eduardo Punay (Photo courtesy of the DSWD Region X) Office of the Press Secretary...
DOH The Department of Health (DOH) said it is providing information to President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. about the Covid-19 situation in other countries aside from the Philippines. “We apprised the President and his staff about the situation not just in the Philippines but also in...
Good news for employees of the Muntinlupa City government. Mayor Ruffy Biazon announced the release of the Service Recognition Incentive (SRI) amounting to P5,000 and P10,000 to regular, casual, job order and contractual employees of the city government before the year ends. Muntinlupa Mayor Ruffy...
DOH The Department of Health (DOH) has requested President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. to extend the state of calamity in the country due to the Covid-19 pandemic. DOH Officer-in-Charge Maria Rosario Vergeire said that they made this request after the proposed measure for the creation of...
More than 6,000 children, vendors, and village workers in Davao City received "pamasko packs" from Vice President Sara Duterte. (Photo courtesy of OVP) The Office of the Vice President (OVP) said Duterte attended the gift-giving activities for various sectors on Monday, Dec. 26. A total of 669...
Malacañang said immediate assistance will be provided to those affected by the shear line rainfall and flooding in various areas in Visayas and Mindanao. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. presides the 13th Cabinet meeting in Malacañang on Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2023. (Photo from the Office of the...
