Bohol 3rd district Rep. Kristine Alexis Tutor (PPAB) To combat the so-called “diploma mills”, Bohol 3rd district Rep. Kristine Alexis Tutor is calling on the Commission on Higher Education (CHEd) to conduct a data analysis to trace the alma mater...
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has approved the disbursement of funds aimed at supporting students in indigenous communities to access high-quality education. A Special Allotment Release Order (SARO) totaling P57.12 million, along with its corresponding Notice of Cash Allocation, has...
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said it is in the final stages of conducting a compensation and benefits study targeted at evaluating potential salary adjustments for government workers. Budget Undersecretary Goddes Hope O. Libiran said the study, scheduled to be finalized...
The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) said it is prepared to offer emergency loans to its affected members and pensioners following the eruption of Mount Kanlaon. But in order to be eligible, GSIS said that members and pensioners who are impacted by the eruption must live in an area...
Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman has lauded Fitch Ratings' recent decision to maintain the Philippines' investment grade rating at “BBB,” above the minimum investment grade by a notch and maintaining a stable “outlook.” Pangandaman, chairperson of the inter-agency Development Budget...
Test takers from the National Capital Region (NCR) and Region IV topped the March 2024 Career Service Examination - Pen and Paper Test (CSE-PPT) for both Professional and Subprofessional levels. CSC / Manila Bulletin The Civil Service Commission (CSC), in a statement issued June 7, confirmed...
The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has partnered with Sycip, Gorres and Velayo (SGV) and Ernst and Young (EY) to modernize its operations and improve sustainability. Wick Veloso, GSIS president and general manager said their collaboration aims to leverage technology and global best...
The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has announced an allocation of more than P4.3 billion in emergency loans to aid members and pensioners in 17 areas affected by El Niño. In a statement, GSIS said that 185,107 active members and old-age and disability pensioners in Negros Oriental,...
The Civil Service Commission (CSC) has released the list of testing centers and important reminders for approximately 6,400 candidates taking the Basic Competency on Local Treasury Examination (BCLTE). CSC / Manila Bulletin The BCLTE will be conducted on Sunday, June 2. BCLTE takers were...
The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has assured that the introduction of a new digital ID will not affect existing users of Unified Multi-Purpose Identification (UMID) cards and eCards. In a statement on Friday, May 31, the pension fund for government workers clarified that the GSIS...
The Philippines has emerged as a standout performer in the 2023 Open Budget Survey (OBS), solidifying its position as a frontrunner in budget transparency and public engagement in Southeast Asia. The recently released OBS survey results underscored the country's progress in upholding open...
The Civil Service Commission (CSC) announced the administration of the Fire Officer Examination (FOE) and Penology Officer Examination (POE) to 53,393 examinees on Sunday, June 2. In a statement issued on Friday, May 31, CSC Chairperson Karlo Nograles reminded FOE and POE examinees to review the...
