K-pop group Seventeen members DK and Vernon will begin South Korea 's mandatory military service next month, their agency, Pledis Entertainment announced on Sunday. Vernon will start his military service on Aug. 20, while DK will enlist as an active-duty soldier on Sept. 8, the agency said....
The Department of Energy (DOE) announced the expansion of its hydrogen exploration program after Colorado-based energy firm Koloma Inc. secured exclusive rights to pursue additional studies in Zambales province. In a statement on Friday, July 24, the DOE said President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr....
One of South Korea 's biggest stars, Cha Eun-woo , made a rare public appearance this week, taking the stage at a military concert while fulfilling his mandatory military service. Videos shared online showed the actor and singer performing at the "2026 Ministry of National Defense Military...
State-run Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has allocated ₱520.08 million in emergency funding to support 21,153 members and pensioners affected by public health and agricultural crises in La Union and Negros Occidental. Under the facility, GSIS said that eligible active workers and...
State-run pension fund Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) invested ₱441.26 million to acquire shares of Megawide Construction Corp. from company Chairman Edgar Saavedra’s Megacore Holdings Inc., increasing its stake to 9.5 percent. Based on data from the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE),...
Public schools can now move forward with the staffing of newly created counselor positions after the Civil Service Commission (CSC) approved the qualifications for the posts under a law strengthening mental health services for students. The approved qualification standards (QS) cover Schools...
Malacañang said the implementation of the fuel subsidy program for public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers and operators continues, but the service contracting program was completed and will no longer be extended. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said the fuel...
A suspected "salisi" thief was arrested after allegedly stealing a security guard’s 9mm service pistol from a parked company vehicle in Quezon City on Tuesday night, July 14. Police said the incident occurred at around 11:10 p.m. when the guard parked the company vehicle in front of the Unibond...
Government agencies now have clearer rules on implementing a four-day compressed workweek after the Civil Service Commission (CSC) revised its policy on flexible work arrangements. Under the revised policy, agencies may allow employees to complete the required 40-hour workweek in four days instead...
State-run pension fund Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has allotted ₱12.62 million in emergency loans for members and pensioners in Puerto Galera town, Oriental Mindoro province, following the declaration of a state of calamity due to prolonged dry conditions and water shortages caused...
State-run pension fund Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has increased its funeral benefit by two-thirds to ₱50,000 from ₱30,000, providing greater financial assistance to families of deceased government workers and qualified pensioners. In a statement on Monday, July 13, GSIS said the...
The Sandiganbayan Third Division on Friday, July 10, questioned why Senator Rodante Marcoleta was allowed to receive visitors at the Philippine National Police (PNP) General Hospital despite doctors recommending that he be isolated after being diagnosed with mild pneumonia. During the hearing on...
