K-pop boy band BTS member Jin has started the countdown to his discharge from the Korean military. “D-100,” posted Jin on the Weverse app on March 4, referring to the 100 days left before he finishes his military service. BTS' Jin's posted "D-100" on Weverse on March 4 about the 100...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Thursday, February 29 called on the Department of Education (DepEd) to fix the anomalies in the Educational Service Contracting (ESC) program noting that the majority of the beneficiaries come from non-poor households. Gatchalian described the granting of slot...
Steer clear of gimmickry in choosing and implementing projects for your municipalities, President Marcos told municipal leaders in the country. Speaking at the 2024 general assembly of the League of Municipalities of the Philippines, Marcos expressed his two cents on public service, urging leaders...
Razon-led Prime Energy is sorting out ‘rigorous routine maintenance inspections’ and plant shutdowns at the Malampaya facility as a preparatory step for planned fresh round of exploration and drilling activities for the extended production life cycle of the gas field. “For a facility with...
BOLINAO, Pangasinan – A vehicle transporting officials of Barangay Guesang, Mangaldan, Pangasinan to an orientation here caught fire in this town on Monday, February 26. A VEHICLE transporting officials of Barangay Guesang, Mangaldan, Pangasinan to Bolinao, Pangasinan caught fire on Monday....
The Civil Service Commission (CSC) is encouraging Metro Manila government agencies to implement Policies on Flexible Working Arrangements (FWAs) in support of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority’s current initiative to improve traffic conditions in the metropolis. CSC Chairperson Karlo...
The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) plans to secure new investment opportunities as part of its efforts to diversify and enhance long-term profitability. Wick Veloso, GSIS president and general manager said the fund has intensified its focus on alternative investments, including private...
Cleansing from misdeeds as well as review of categorization of the country’s more than 120 electric cooperatives (ECs) are being pushed following reports of less-than-desired operational outcomes of these power utilities. The call was put forward by Senate Committee on Energy Vice Chairman...
The Civil Service Commission (CSC) has warned that individuals and groups who use the agency’s name and logo in unscrupulous activities may face criminal charges and imprisonment. The CSC said no person or organization has been granted permission to use its name and logo, including the former CSC...
With an expanding portfolio of insured properties from government agencies, the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has emerged as the largest non-life insurer in the country. Wick Veloso, GSIS president and general manager, said the pension fund's gross premiums written (GPW) for its...
The Senate is soon to debate on the necessity of subjecting foreign digital service providers (DSP) under the coverage of value-added tax (VAT). This, after Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian, chairman of the Senate Committee on Ways and Means sponsored the committee report for Senate Bill No. 2528...
The Civil Service Commission (CSC) has denied endorsement of any review material or center for its Career Service Examination (CSE). CSC Chairperson Karlo Nograles issued a warning to the public on Friday, Feb. 3, about review centers, organizations, and private individuals offering online and...
