Former House Deputy Speaker Mikee Romero recently made his history by receiving an honorary Army Aviation Service Insignia. Romero, a Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP)-rated helicopter pilot and three-term congessman under 1-Pacman Party-list, is the first recipient of the insignia...
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) will roll out its revamped Net Service Contracting Program on April 15 to keep public utility vehicles (PUVs) on the road despite volatile fuel prices. The program revives and expands service contracting first introduced during the pandemic. It departs from...
State-run Government Service Insurance System ’s (GSIS) financial performance posted a single-digit improvement in 2025, driven by a steady increase in its core earnings and a significant expansion in its asset base. Based on the state pension fund’s latest unaudited condensed statement of...
President Marcos has announced the implementation of service contracting program for public utility vehicles (PUVs) starting April 15. Marcos made the announcement in a video message on Thursday afternoon, April 9, following a recent meeting with the UPLIFT committee. "Simula April 15, ipapatupad...
State-run pension fund Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has begun releasing refunds under its Balik Ginhawa program, providing immediate financial relief to qualified members and pensioners. In a statement on Thursday, April 9, GSIS said the disbursements started last Wednesday, April 8,...
To expand domestic energy development amid the ongoing global price and supply volatility, the Department of Energy (DOE) announced that two new petroleum service contracts (SCs) will soon begin operations. In a statement on Tuesday, April 7, the DOE said that President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr....
The Civil Service Commission (CSC) has expanded the incentive package for its highest distinction for government workers, the “Gawad Lingkod Bayani Awards.” The updated program introduces strengthened partnerships with hospitals and academic institutions to broaden access to health services and...
The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) will return more than ₱19 billion to 1.37 million members and pensioners under a relief program that provides a lump-sum refund of recent loan payments rather than the traditional suspension of future collections. In a statement, GSIS said the state...
The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) is shifting its approach to debt relief, rolling out a modified three-month loan moratorium that replaces traditional payment skips with a lump-sum refund to provide immediate liquidity to state employees. In a statement on Wednesday, April 1, the...
The Civil Service Commission (CSC) has issued new guidelines aimed at transitioning government agencies from traditional, process-driven personnel management to a competency-based human resource system to improve public service delivery. Under CSC Resolution No. 2600005, the commission set out...
State-run pension fund Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has expanded its service channels for members and pensioners from March 30 to April 1, offering more digital and on-site options during the Holy Week period. In a statement on Saturday, March 28, GSIS said th is move aligns with...
State-run pension fund Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) is off to a strong start with its Ginhawa Solar Energy Loan (GSEL) program, racking up over 1,200 applications worth nearly ₱400 million in less than 24 hours after its launch on Wednesday, March 25. “The rollout of GSEL is our...
