Waives 1.6 B in penalties in 1Q to help its members The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) is providing a debt relief program to help borrowers who are currently struggling to make payments under its housing loan program. GSIS President and General Manager Wick Veloso said that the program is aimed at quickly providing relief to the worst hit among …
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By Rose de la Cruz A proposal broached by Rep. Reynan Arrogancia (3rd District, Quezon) to impose a curfew on motorcycles inside residential areas, principally gated villages, is both good and impractical. For one, the riders of motorcycles carry food and other goods ordered online by customers, also of the residential areas and subdivisions, at a certain time of the …
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The universal social pension bill has passed through the House Appropriations Committee and is now headed to the Committee on Rules for inclusion in the plenary agenda for second reading. Senior Citizens Partylist Rep. Rodolfo Ordanes thanked AKO BICOL Partylist Rep. Elizaldy Co, chair of the House Appropriations Committee for his support and Speaker Martin Romualdez “for continuing to believe …
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By Boy Villasanta It is the fourth year of the Graphic Salute Awards organized by the Philippine Graphic and Philippine Graphuc Reader. The Graphic Salute Awards is a component of the Nick Joaquin Literary Awards (NJLA), a jewel event that recognizes the brilliance and relevance of Filipino writers. As such, whoever wins in the various categories of NJLA are given …
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Social good initiatives like medical mission’s uplift populations who put healthcare last and prioritze more immediate concerns like securing food and shelter. These missions bring essential healthcare services directly to vulnerable populations to alleviate immediate health concerns and promote long-term well-being and empowerment. As it continues to promote healthcare in various communities, SM Foundation recently held three successful medical missions …
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By Rose de la Cruz Barring any major damage to palay production during the ongoing harvest, the government is hopeful about selling rice through its Kadiwa stores at only P30 per kg and lower by July. Considering that current retail prices are above P50 per kg for regular and well-milled rice, let us see how this planned retail prices would …
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By Rose de la Cruz At the rate 7,000 public schools remain on alternative delivery mode (ADM) of learning because of the scorching heat from El Nino, it would be wise to revert to the old school calendar for the good of the students, as President Marcos declared on Monday. The President does not share the idea of DepEd taking …
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Davao is going to be much more exciting this May as Worldbex Services International brings its premier events experience to the Mindanao region! As one of the country’s fastest-growing economic cities, Davao is no doubt a perfect venue to host two of the leading world-class expositions in the country, the Philippine Building and Construction Expo Davao (PHILBEX Davao) and the …
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Not yet decided in going electric for your mobility? Go and rent or lease a BYD Atto 3 electric crossover through Diamond Rent-a-Car, BPI Tokyo Century Rental Corporation’s (BPITCRC) car rental and leasing arm and one of the largest car rental companies in the Philippines. The collaboration agreement between BYD Cars Philippines and BPITCRC signifies the electric vehicle brand’s engagement …
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The Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines (EVAP) has been recognized with the prestigious GEAN Award by the Global Electric Vehicle Association Network for its outstanding contributions to the advancement of the electric vehicle (EV) industry in the Asean region at the 11th EMobility Expo in Jeju, Korea. EVAP chairman Rommel Juan and EVAP chairman emeritus Ferdi Raquelsantos accepted the …
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