The United States on Friday (Thursday night in Washington, D.C.) announced that it will provide an additional $11.3 million (approximately P562 million) in additional COVID-19 assistance to the Philippines. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan gave this assurance to visiting Philippine officials...
Senator Risa Hontiveros on Thursday, Sept. 9 criticized President Duterte’s move to appoint Antonio Parlade, Jr. to the National Security Council (NSC), saying it would cause national insecurity and instability. “I do not understand at all why President Duterte is so committed to recycling...
Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson on Thursday, Sept. 9 said he has no qualms about President Duterte’s prerogative to appoint Antonio Parlade Jr. as National Security Council Deputy Director-General. After all, Parlade can still be held accountable for his actions under the country’s existing...
National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) Spokesperson Lt. Gen. Antonio Parlade Jr. is now the deputy director-general of the National Security Council (NSC). Newly-installed NSC Deputy Director-General Antonio Parlade Jr. (File photo/ PCOO) Parlade's appointment to the...
The Social Security System (SSS) announced on Tuesday, Sept. 7, it has enhanced its online application of Social Security (SS) number which now offers uploading of supporting documents. (MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) "Instead of visiting our branches, members can now upload supporting documents such...
A total of 65 members of Private Armed Groups (PAGs) have been so far accounted as the Philippine National Police (PNP) stepped up the campaign against criminal elements who could be tapped as armed goons of erring politicians for the 2022 presidential and local elections. PNP chief Gen. Guillermo...
State-run Social Security System (SSS) said more employers are now getting acquainted in submitting sickness benefit reimbursement applications (SBRA) online. SSS mobile app In a statement, Aurora C. Ignacio, SSS president and chief executive officer said Friday, Sept. 3, that the pension fund...
Gen. Guillermo Lorenzo Eleazar, chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP), ordered on Thursday, Aug. 26, all unit and area commanders to start the security preparations for the 2022 presidential and local elections. eleazar on qcp Eleazar explained that early security preparations have been...
The Social Security System (SSS) has released P732.15 million in unemployment benefit disbursements to 54,282 members from January to June 2021, higher by 407 percent from the same period in 2020. (JANSEN ROMERO / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) The number of member beneficiaries of SSS also rose...
State-run Social Security System (SSS) has jacked up unemployment benefit disbursements in the first six months of the year after claims increased by more than fourfold. SSS Headquarters in Quezon City Aurora C. Ignacio, SSS president and chief executive officer said the pension fund's unemployment...
The Social Security System (SSS) is set to hold a simultaneous virtual Pensioners' Day in all of its 176 branches nationwide on Wednesday, Aug. 25, to recognize the pivotal role that its pensioners played in our society. (MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) SSS President and Chief Executive Officer Aurora...
Several personnel of the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) and Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) have graduated from a counter-terrorism course that equipped them with the necessary skills needed to protect residents, port facilities, and sea-traveling public in Zamboanga. The PPA announced Monday, Aug....
