Out of the 1,211 individuals who took the Feb. 2022 Social Worker Licensure Examination, only 533 have passed, the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announced on Thursday, March 3. PRC / Manila Bulletin) According to PRC, the exam was given by the Board of Social Workers in Manila, Baguio,...
The Social Security System (SSS) recently launched its pilot Digital Branch in San Pablo City, Laguna to offer multi-channel service delivery platforms to its members, employers, pensioners, and the general public. SSS In a statement released Wednesday, March 2, SSS President and Chief Executive...
President Duterte is considering teaching and rearing young minds after his retirement from public service, stressing the need to “tell the younger generation of what is at stake.” President Rodrigo Duterte speaks during his “Talk to the People” public briefing that was aired on Tuesday,...
The Manila Bulletin was recognized as the Most Supportive Newspaper by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) conferred the Gawad Ulat for Most DSWD-Supportive Newspaper to the Manila Bulletin during the 2021 Pagkilala sa...
The camp of Vice President Leni Robredo believes the progression of people’s campaign will “turn the tide” against the proliferation of fake news and disinformation in the run-up to the May 2022 polls. Vice President Leni Robredo at the Iloilo grand rally on Friday, Feb. 25, 2022. (VPLR Media...
A measure that seeks to give additional benefits to social workers amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has been filed in the House of Representatives. (Photo from Alfred Vargas's Facebook) House Bill (HB) No. 10810, filed by Quezon City 5th district Rep. Alfred Vargas, recognizes...
February 25, 1986. The day Filipinos reclaimed their long-lost freedom. After three days of a mass gathering of hundreds of thousands of Filipinos forming a human wall defying orders from Malacanang to disperse — to show a stand against dictatorship — along the main thoroughfare that is known...
Many were surprised to see singer-actress Roselle Nava at UniTeam's rally as held in Caloocan over the weekend. One netizen said: "Uy! Si Roselle! She's still around pala :)" Another quipped: "Another celebrity BBM supporter!! Go Roselle!" But is she really? Note that while there, Roselle only sang...
Caritas Philippines said it will remain a non-partisan organization in the May 2022 polls. Caritas Philippines FB The social advocacy arm of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines also urged all diocesan Social Action Centers to remain the same. "We are very clear with our stand and...
Five tips for a social support system in the pandemic We’ve had to go through a long stretch of time following social distancing protocols and stay-at-home orders, which may have by now affected our social connections. At a time close and personal contact may be dangerous, it remains crucial to...
State-run Social Security System (SSS) has reminded its pensioner of the Annual Confirmation of Pensioners' Program (ACOP) deadline next month. In a statement, Aurora C. Ignacio, SSS president and chief executive officer said on Friday, Feb. 18, said all pensioners who have not yet complied with...
The Philippines will soon launch its maiden $500-million green bonds in the offshore debt markets to help raise funds for the country’s clean energy projects and other sustainable initiatives, the Department of Finance (DOF) announced. Finance Secretary Carlos G. Dominguez III said in a statement...
