Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso signed City Ordinance No. 8797 on Wednesday, Dec. 22, on the grant of P5,000 cash gifts to the city government's job order and contractual workers. Under Ordinance No. 8797, P51,150,000 was allocated for the holiday gift of Manila City Hall's...
The Civil Service Commission (CSC) said on Thursday, Dec. 23 that it has opened its 2022 2022 Search for Outstanding Government Workers. Civil Service Commission (CSC/MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) In a statement, CSC said that it aims to recognize deserving public servants who excel in their...
The Quezon City government on Tuesday, Dec. 21, announced the schedule of the city's free bus service for Dec. 24, 25, 30, and 31. According to the Facebook post, the free bus ride will shorten its operating hours on the following dates: • December 24: 6:00 a.m.to 4:00 p.m. • December...
While presidential aspirant Vice President Leni Robredo agrees that more foreign investments are needed to improve public services in the country, she wants to make sure that there are safeguards for Filipino investors in the recently-passed bill that will allow foreign ownership of public...
“D.P.,” the compelling Korean drama that brought spotlight on the abuse, bullying and violence in Korea’s military service, is returning for a second season, Netflix announced. Starring Jung Hae-in and Koo Kyo-hwan, season 1 was released on Netflix on Aug. 27. It resonated with viewers...
Presidential aspirant Vice President Leni Robredo expressed her gratitude to the Civil Service Commission (CSC) and the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP) for the recognition they bestowed on the Office of the Vice President’s (OVP) programs and processes. Vice President Leni Robredo...
The country’s rice imports will end up higher than earlier expected at 2.6 million metric tons (MT), making the country still one of the top rice importers in the world. Based on the latest report of the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS), the...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) was recognized for its highest compliance rate of the Career Executive Service Performance Evaluation System (CESPES) during the 48th anniversary celebration of the Career Executive Service (CES) late November. Department of Social Welfare and...
Debt-watcher Moody's Investors Service has affirmed China Banking Corp.’s investment grade credit rating in view of its improved capital and profitability to mitigate risks to asset quality. In a statement, China Bank said that in maintaining the its deposit and issuer ratings at Baa2 with a...
The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has launched a loan program to aid members and their families purchase computer units for their remote work or online classes. Under the GSIS Computer Loan, members may borrow P30,000 to purchase a desktop or laptop computer. In a Laging Handa...
The Department of Finance (DOF) has directed the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) and the Land Bank of the Philippines to assist the Philippine Crop Insurance Corp. (PCIC) in managing the risks and enhancement of its investment portfolio. Finance Secretary Carlos G. Dominguez III said the...
The Paranaque City government and the Ayala Malls inked a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for the establishment of Paranaque City Public Service Center. Mayor Edwin Olivarez thanked Christopher Maglanoc, Ayala Malls president, and France Eusebio, general manager of Ayala Malls Manila Bay, for...
