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SSS targets 20% profit hike to P100 billion
State-run pension fund Social Security System is expecting at least a 20-percent hike in its bottomline to breach the P100-billion mark this year on increased investment returns and enhanced collection efforts......»»
Unless stopped by Palace, PhilHealth premium hike proceeds
The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. has started implementing the increase in premium contributions this month, in the absence of an order from Malacañang stopping the hike......»»
FACT CHECK: P20K automatic monthly pension for senior citizens false
A YouTube channel, Tita Kitkat TV claims that the government will now provide an automatic P20,000 monthly social pension for all senior citizens......»»
DBM releases P49.8 billion social pension for indigent seniors
The Department of Budget and Management has released nearly P50 billion in social pension for more than four million senior citizens in the country......»»
Recto backs MUP pension for new entrants only
Finance Secretary Ralph Recto is pushing for changes in the pension scheme of military and uniformed personnel (MUP), but only for new entrants, in yet another deviation from his predecessor......»»
Indigent seniors’ monthly social pension now P1,000
The long wait is over for indigent senior citizens as they can receive a monthly social pension of P1,000 starting February, the Department of Social Welfare and Development said yesterday......»»
Bill pushing P100 daily wage hike gets Senate nod on 2nd reading
MANILA, Philippines — The Senate on Wednesday approved on second reading a bill pushing for a P100-daily minimum wage hike for private sector workers. Senate Bill No. 2534 under Committee Report No. 190 was unanimously approved during Wednesday’s plenary session. Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri said that once the wage hike bill gets the final.....»»
House eyes bigger wage hike of up to P350 a day
MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives is considering a daily minimum wage hike for all private sector workers higher than the P100 proposed by the Senate, including a bill seeking a P350 increase. In a statement on Sunday, House Majority Leader Manuel Jose Dalipe pointed out that the chamber’s members arrived at a consensus.....»»
Marcos declares April 10 a regular holiday in view of Eid’l Fitr
MANILA, Philippines — The Palace declared Eid’l Fitr, or the Feast of Ramadhan, on Wednesday next week (April 10) a holiday. The Palace released to the media Proclamation No. 514 that contained the declaration. “Now, therefore, I, Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law,.....»»
Jewel in the Palace continues story with Lee Young Ae reprising role after 20 years
"Dae Jang Geum," or more popularly known in the Philippines as "Jewel in the Palace," is set to continue the story of Jang Geum two decades since she became the first royal physician. .....»»
A tale of ‘pork-barrel’ era
The first time I met Senator Jinggoy Estrada was while he was still mayor of San Juan City on June 30,1998 when he attended the inaugural of his father, former president Joseph Estrada. At that time, I was still a reporter covering Malacañang Palace. As it turned out, it was the first and last time I saw mayor Jinggoy inside the Palace grounds......»»
Philippine eyes rice deal with Cambodia
The Philippines is eyeing a possible rice supply deal with Cambodia as it braces for the effects of the El Niño phenomenon on its food supply......»»
SSS surpasses 2023 target
State-run pension fund Social Security System saw its net income reach a record P83 billion in 2023 on the back of the mandatory contribution hike and the increase in new members......»»
SSS revenue soars to P362 billion in 2023
The mandatory contribution hike and the increase in new members boosted the revenues of state-run pension fund Social Security System to P362 billion last year......»»
PhilHealth premium hike still under review — Palace
Communications Secretary Cheloy Garafil said President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has yet to greenlight any increase in PhilHealth’s premium rates to ensure the fairness of any additional cost for its members......»»
Transport group seeks P2 fare hike
Transport group seeks P2 fare hike.....»»
Big-time oil price hike amid Holy week exodus
Big-time oil price hike amid Holy week exodus.....»»
Workers seek Church help on wage hike
The Federation of Free Workers (FFW) is seeking the intervention of the Catholic Church for immediate passage of the pending P150 legislated nationwide wage hike......»»
Tell it to SunStar: Wage hike deliberations should tackle social justice
Tell it to SunStar: Wage hike deliberations should tackle social justice.....»»
Is the proposed wage hike good or bad for SM?
SM executives are monitoring developments over the proposed legislated wage hike, as it could push up operating costs.....»»