The Office of the Ombudsman (OMB) has dismissed Senate Sergeant-at-Arms Mao Aplasca from the service following an administrative investigation into the shooting incident inside the Senate compound, Ombudsman Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla announced. Remulla said he signed the dismissal order...
The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) expanded its investment in Citicore Renewable Energy Corp. (CREC) to ₱4.5 billion, completing a series of secondary-market purchases that finalized builder Megawide Construction Corp.’s exit from the solar producer. CREC disclosed to the...
South Korean actor and Astro member Cha Eun-woo has officially embraced the Catholic faith. According to The Korea Herald, Cha Eun-woo 's agency, Fantagio, confirmed on Wednesday that the actor was baptised last month while fulfilling his mandatory military service. During a ceremony at a...
The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) expanded its Balik Ginhawa loan moratorium program to allow state workers and pensioners to claim cash refunds equivalent to up to six months of amortizations. Under the enhanced program, also known as Balik Ginhawa 2, qualified borrowers can recover...
The Philippines is well-positioned to meet the surging international demand for ube (purple yam), but persistent gaps in domestic production are limiting its ability to capitalize on this export potential, according to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). In a market brief dated June...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) warned the public against dealing with Empire X Capital and Astra Financial Service Group because they are not authorized to solicit investments. The commission said it received reports that individuals or groups are enticing the public through social...
You 're halfway through telling your friend a story when your phone buzzes, a client, asking if you can move the call up an hour. You fire back a yes without breaking the conversation, drop the new time into your calendar, and pick the story right back up. Ten seconds, no fuss. The day is...
Jeonghan of K-pop boy band Seventeen is set to be discharged from military service on June 25, becoming the first member of the group to complete South Korea’s mandatory military duty. The 30-year-old singer served for one year and nine months as a social service agent after enlisting on Sept....
The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) set aside an initial ₱69.1 million in loss reserves to cover reported damages to government properties following the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Mindanao. In a statement, GSIS said the state pension fund’s allocation follows a directive...
Maynilad Water Services has implemented daily water service interruptions in Muntinlupa and other areas. In an advisory, Maynilad said affected customers are in parts of of Bacoor City, Caloocan City, Imus City, Kawit, Cavite, Las Pinas City, Makati City, Manila, Malabon City, Muntinlupa City,...
The Civil Service Commission (CSC) has approved a preference rating system that allows qualified overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who fall short of the 80-percent passing mark in the Career Service Examination (CSE) to receive additional points. Under CSC Resolution No. 2600596, the commission...
Controversial drag artist Pura Luka Vega is at it again, making headlines and stirring debate online, that is. No, it wasn 't because of another drag performance portraying Jesus Christ or the Black Nazarene. This time, the polarizing performer found himself at the center of discussion after...
