Members of the Social Security System (SSS) will start receiving text messages about their late payments or past due on their short-term member loans to renew their loans after paying them off. SSS Senior Vice President for Lending and Asset Management Group Pedro T. Baoy said that they will...
National Security Adviser (NSA) Eduardo Año (File photo) The National Security Council (NSC) was elated with the recent expression of support for the Philippines of seven of the world’s most powerful economies, known as G7, amid China’s aggression in the South China Sea. National Security...
The National Security Council (NSC) does not see the operation of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) as a national security threat amid concerns that they are being used as a platform for espionage by a foreign country. But National Security Adviser Eduardo M. Año said they are closely...
Social Security System (SSS) members who were affected by the recent magnitude 7.4 earthquake in Taiwan may now avail of a calamity loan until Aug. 20, 2024. SSS President and Chief Executive Officer Rolando Ledesma Macasaet said the Calamity Loan Assistance Program (CLAP) to its members living,...
President Marcos said the Philippines must be prepared as external threats have become "worrisome." President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. graces the 61st Founding Anniversary of the Special Forces Regiment (Airborne) of the Philippine Army at Fort Magsaysay in Palayan City, Province of Nueva Ecija...
State-run Social Security System (SSS) is targeting to raise approximately P5 billion next year as an initial deposit from its revamped retirement program. Rolando Ledesma Macasaet, SSS president and chief executive officer, said he is confident in achieving the P5 billion goal due to the...
Chinese maritime forces form a blockade to stop a medical evacuation of sick Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) personnel in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) on May 19, 2024. (Courtesy of PCG Commodore Jay Tarriela) The Philippines “does not and will never need” to inform China of its maritime...
(L-R) Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (File photo) The national government has called out individuals criticizing the recent visit of Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to Manila. National Security Council (NSC) Asst. Director General Jonathan Malaya...
Security Bank Corporation, one of the country's leading universal banks, has forged a partnership with eCommerce platform Lazada Philippines to offer its retail banking products to online shoppers. Security Bank and Lazada Philippines formalize partnership with the opening of the Bank’s LazMall...
The Social Security System (SSS) is diversifying its investment portfolio by ramping up its involvement in real estate investment trusts (REITs) this year. Rolando Ledesma Macasaet, SSS president and chief executive Officer, said they are optimistic about the potential for enhanced returns as...
BACOLOD CITY – A security guard was gunned down in Barangay 37 here on Saturday, June 1. The victim was identified as 30-year-old Benjie Fajardo of Barangay Banago here. A SECURITY guard was shot dead in Barangay 37, Bacolod City on Saturday, June 1. (Photo courtesy of Aksyon Radyo Bacolod)...
Fishermen from Masinloc, Zambales (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) For Bicol Saro Party-list Rep. Brian Raymund Yamsuan, the Philippines’ aging fisherfolk population presents a serious food security problem. “This is...
