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SC ruling favors spouse in pension case

Should a spouse who marries a member of the Social Security System after the latter suffers a total and permanent disability qualify for a survivorship pension? Or should a provision of the social security law that says only the primary beneficiaries ‘as of the date of disability’ shall be entitled to receive a monthly pension prevail?.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 17th, 2024

Lapu-Lapu attack: Man, who punched, molested boy, nabbed

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — A 25-year-old man was arrested after he allegedly mauled and sexually molested a 7-year-old child and student in a barangay in Lapu-Lapu City on Monday afternoon, February 12, 2024. The man claimed to have a learning disability and a person with a disability (PWD). Lapu-Lapu police arrested the suspect after the.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 14th, 2024

Retirement Benefit Remains the Most Availed SSS benefit reaching P156.7 B in 2023

The Social Security System (SSS) said it released P156.7 billion in retirement benefits to 2.2 million members in 2023 making it the most availed SSS benefit last year. SSS Vice President for Benefits Administration Division Joy A. Villacorta said that of the 4.7 million benefits disbursed to pensioners, members, and their beneficiaries in 2023, nearly […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  metrocebuRelated NewsMar 16th, 2024

Solo parents to get P1K monthly subsidy

The Local Solo Parents' Ordinance, recently approved by the 20th City Council of Davao City, promises a monthly subsidy of approximately P1,000 for eligible beneficiaries. Councilor Tricia Ann Villafuerte highlighted the ordinance's significance in providing vital support to solo parents and their children, as there are approximately 6,000 solo parents in Davao City. This ordinance is an adaptation of the national law, Republic Act 8972, customized to address the unique needs of solo parents in the city. It aims to meet the essential needs of mothers and their children, including school supplies, consultation, laboratory diagnostics, and financial assistance, such as medical, death, and burial aid. Additionally, solo parents will receive a monthly monetary subsidy of P1,000 and are entitled to a 10 percent discount on select basic commodities, similar to senior citizens and Persons with Disability (PWD). To qualify for the benefits, applicants must submit necessary documents and meet specific criteria, while disqualification grounds include changes in civil status and provision of necessary assistance by the other biological parent as per the Family Code of the Philippines. It's important to note that individuals under the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) are ineligible for the Local Solo Parents' Ordinance......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 27th, 2024

PhilHealth bares benefits for PWDs

PhilHealth bares benefits for PWDs.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 12th, 2024

Marcos orders review of disabled soldiers’ separation benefits

In his speech during the commemoration of Day of Valor, Marcos ordered the defense, budget and finance departments to study the existing separation benefits “to see if they are commensurate with the sacrifices they have made.”.....»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 9th, 2024

Marcos orders review of disabled soldiers’ separation benefits

In his speech during the commemoration of Day of Valor, Marcos ordered the defense, budget and finance departments to study the existing separation benefits “to see if they are commensurate with the sacrifices they have made.”.....»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 9th, 2024

PCCI cites economic benefits from Philippines-EU FTA

The country’s largest business organization welcomed the announcement of the resumption of the free trade agreement negotiations between the Philippines and the European Union as it expects the deal to bring economic benefits for both parties......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 3rd, 2024

Holy Thursday medical mission benefits 373 Basilan residents

Holy Thursday medical mission benefits 373 Basilan residents.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 29th, 2024

Employers must expand compensation, benefits to attract top talents — report

With the year 2023 serving as a "great recovery period" for companies, an employment platform said that this year, they should improve their compensation and benefits to attract better talents......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 8th, 2024

Medical mission benefits over 1K Mandaue residents

Medical mission benefits over 1K Mandaue residents.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 3rd, 2024

Local execs told: Embark on projects with long-term benefits

With the midterm elections just over a year ahead, President Marcos is reminding local executives to embark on ambitious projects with long-term benefits for constituents and which are insulated from changes in leadership......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 27th, 2024

GSIS eyes more benefits for members

Government workers can look forward to a Living Benefit program that the Government Service Insurance System is studying and is hoping to complete by April this year, following a significant increase in the GSIS Fund which posted last year a 33 percent increase in revenue that it now intends to plow back as benefits to its members......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 25th, 2024

DepEd to push for additional benefits for teachers

he Department of Education will push for “additional benefits” for teachers before Congress, amid a pending bill filed by the Makabayan bloc seeking to increase teachers’ monthly salary to P50,000......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 16th, 2024

Willis Towers Watson Philippines adds SAVii to its employee benefits program

Award-winning employer WTW Philippines and salary-linked financial services provider SAVii have partnered to further fortify WTW’s employee benefits program......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 13th, 2024

National Hug Day: Scientific benefits of hugging it out

National Hug Day: Scientific benefits of hugging it out.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 20th, 2024

Discount ng senior citizens, PWDs sa ‘grocery’ tataas na ng P500 kada buwan

MAY good news sa lahat ng senior citizens at mga persons with disability (PWD)! Mas malaki na ang makukuha niyong “discount” sa pagbili ng grocery items katulad ng bigas, itlog, tinapay, at marami pang iba. Kung dati, ang weekly grocery discount ay may cap na P65, ngayon ay tataas na ito ng P125! Ibig sabihin,.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 1st, 2024

3 killed in Philippine residential fire

MANILA, Feb. 26 (Xinhua) -- Three women, including a person with disability, died on Sunday night when a fire burned down their house in Rizal province, east of Metro Manila, a firefighter said Monday. John Randolph Baldonado told reporters that the fire broke out before 9 p.m. local time on Sunday from the victims' house and two neighboring homes. He added that it took firefighters less than an hour to extingui.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 27th, 2024

SM and Autism Society Philippines champion change for the future

The Autism Society Philippines (ASP) and SM Cares, in partnership with the National Council on Disability Affairs celebrated National Autism Consciousness Week with the AOK Pilipinas Live 2024......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 1st, 2024

President Marcos jokes about ayuda for ‘persons without dyowa’

Does a broken heart qualify as a disability?.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 15th, 2024