The Social Security System (SSS) on Monday, Aug. 16, reminded all employers -- registered or unregistered -- to be compliant with their legal obligations to their employees, regardless of employment status, to avoid criminal prosecution under the provisions of the Republic Act (RA) No. 11199 or the...
Security Bank Corporation (PSE: SECB) posted 46 percent drop in net profit to P3.1 billion in the first half of 2021 from the P5.7 billion reported for the same period last year. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, the bank said its profit before tax was up 20 percent to P5.5 billion...
From advanced offshore patrol vessels to new helicopters, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) bared on Tuesday, Aug. 10 its new “state of the art and modern” maritime and aerial assets that were acquired to improve the country’s maritime security and safety. The PCG admitted the lack of maritime...
Planning a local food security action in every local government unit is important to ensure that no people will go hungry. This was what Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte of one of the country's largest cities learned during the COVID-19 pandemic crisis. During a panel discussion held by the United...
While the COVID situation is slowly improving, health safety is still a major concern for all of us. So, it’s good to know that integrated resorts such as Solaire have made their establishments havens of health and safety protocols – giving us the best of two worlds. On one hand,...
The Social Security System (SSS) reminded covered employers that Sickness Benefit Reimbursement Applications (SBRAs) and Maternity Benefit Reimbursement Applications (MBRAs) can now be submitted online through the My.SSS Portal at www.sss.gov.ph. Social Security System (MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO)...
With less than a year left in the term of President Duterte, National Security Adviser Hermogenes Esperon Jr. laid out his priorities to keep the country safe from all forms of internal and external security threats. National Security Adviser Hermogenes Esperon Jr. (REY BANIQUET/Presidential Photo...
After enduring challenges in the past five years in office, President Duterte is not encouraging people to become the country's highest government official. President Rodrigo Duterte delivers his sixth State of the Nation Address (SONA) before a joint session of Congress on July 26, 2021....
The public can expect President Duterte's sixth and final State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, July 26, will make an impact in their hearts and minds as he was set to detail his roadmap for his remaining year in office. President Duterte (Malacañang photo) In a statement, Communications...
Security Bank Corporation (SBC) has been named the Philippines’ Best Bank by London-based financial magazine Euromoney during its 2021 Euromoney Awards for Excellence. “In the competitive field of Philippine banking, the best response to Covid-19 came not from the biggest banks but a rising...
The Presidential Security Group (PSG) is prepared to provide full security for President Duterte and help ensure the smooth and safe conduct of his State of the Nation Address (SONA) this Monday. Members of the Presidential Security Group secure the presidential helicopter as part of the simulation...
State-owned Social Security System (SSS) said its educational loans increased by more than half in the first semester of the year due to additional expenses incurred by students for flexible learning amid the pandemic. In a statement on Friday, July 23, Aurora C. Ignacio, SSS president and chief...
