The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) disclosed on Saturday, Oct. 18, that it is currently studying possible legal measures against retired officers, including the removal of their pension, in response to reports that some of them may have been involved in spreading false information and...
CABADBARAN CITY – The Army 29 th Infantry (Matatag) Battalion (IB) paid tribute to five retirees in a solemn and remarkable flag retreat on November 8. LT. Col. Cresencio C. Gargar (left), commanding officer of the Army 29 th Infantry (Matatag) Battalion, presents to commemorative...
The Department of National Defense (DND) said Sunday, April 3, that it recognizes the concerns raised by some retirees as the government seeks to implement reforms in the military and uniformed personnel (MUP) pension system. DND Officer in Charge (OIC) Senior Undersecretary Carlito Galvez Jr....
More than 200 Filipino retirees from the United Nations (UN) system endorsed the presidential bid of Vice President Leni Robredo, saying she will lead Filipinos to the "right path of transformative change." Vice President Leni Robredo (Photo courtesy of VPLR Media Bureau) The group of 207 members,...
The government has strengthened its monitoring of the economic activities of foreign nationals, including retirees, as the country continues to allow the entry of foreign labor amid the pandemic. PIXABAY / MANILA BULLETIN This, after the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and the Philippine...
The Senate has passed on third and final reading a bill that would amend the chapter of the Philippine Veterans Bank to ensure its financial viability and expand its beneficiaries. Senator Grace Poe (Office of Sen. Grace Poe/MANILA BULLETIN File Photo) Voting 23-0-0, members of the upper chamber on...
Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto announced on Wednesday that all volunteer local government staff who were forced to retire because of the pandemic will receive separation pay for their service in the community. (Photo from Mayor Vico Sotto's Facebook) "Kadalasan, kapag magreretiro na ang "volunteer...
The government has eased the country's entry restrictions on foreigners with special resident retiree's visas following a recommendation made by the Department of Tourism. PIXABAY/ MANILA BULLETIN Presidential spokesman Harry Roque said these foreign retirees no longer have to secure a government...
