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Gov’t readies new discount guidelines for seniors, PWDs

The national government is crafting new guidelines to expand the monthly discount cap on grocery items and prime commodities for senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PWDs). Cherryl Carbonell, officer in charge of the Department of Trade and Industry’s (DTI) Consumer Policy and Advocacy Bureau, said on Saturday what they have now was an initial.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 3rd, 2024

UAAP juniors volleyball MVP Shaina Nitura stays with Adamson for seniors bid

Days after leading the Adamson Lady Baby Falcons to a sweep of the UAAP Season 86 girls volleyball tournament, Most Valuable Player Shaina Nitura has committed to the Lady Falcons for college......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 17th, 2024

Starbucks lauded for giving seniors 40% discount

Speaker Martin Romualdez commended Starbucks Philippines for offering on Wednesday a 40 percent discount to eligible customers on all its food and drink items......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024

Vaccination rate among children in R-12 low due to misinformation, disinformation

GENERAL SANTOS CITY (MindaNews / 06) – Vaccine hesitancy due to misinformation and disinformation remains a major hurdle for the health sector in Region 12 (Soccsksargen) as the region continues to lag in immunization coverage among children. Dr. Edvir Jane Montañer, immunization program manager of the Department of Health (DOH)-Region 12, admitted that the region […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024

United Kingdom offers scholarships for ASEAN women in STEM  

Under the ASEAN-UK SAGE scholarship program by the U.K. government, women who want to pursue a master’s degree in STEM will receive support in tuition fees, stipends, travel costs, visas, and health coverage fees......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 28th, 2024

Insurance commission OKs doubling of vehicular accident indemnity claims

The Insurance Commission has doubled the indemnity claims for vehicular accident victims as part of government efforts to improve overall insurance coverage in the country......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 12th, 2024

GSIS taps global firm for sustainability blueprint

State-run pension fund Government Service Insurance System has tapped a global servicing firm to build a fresh blueprint on more sustainable technology and finance......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJun 6th, 2024

Labor leader joins SSS policy-making body

Labor leader Eva Arcos has joined the highest policy-making body of state-run pension fund Social Security System......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 13th, 2024

GSIS waives P1.6 billion penalties for housing loan borrowers

State-run pension fund Government Service Insurance System has waived P1.6 billion in penalties of housing borrowers having difficulties settling their loan obligations......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 9th, 2024

GSIS non-life insurance premiums hit P3 billion in Q1

State-run pension fund Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) hiked its collection of non-life insurance premiums to P3 billion in the first quarter as more agencies move to secure their assets from eventualities......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 4th, 2024

GSIS acquires more shares in RCR

State-run pension fund Government Service Insurance System has raised its stake in the real estate investment trust of Gokongwei-led Robinsons Land Corp. over the past two months, bringing it to nearly 8.2 percent......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 18th, 2024

Ex-ombudsman hits back at GSIS management, questions deals

Former ombudsman Ma. Merceditas Gutierrez lashed back at the management of the Government Service Insurance System after the state-run pension fund manager questioned her eligibility as a member of the board of trustees......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 16th, 2024

SSS taps Metrobank to manage P1.5 billion fund

Social Security System (SSS), the state-pension fund, has selected Metrobank Trust, the trust banking arm of the Ty-led Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank) to manage a P1.5 billion balanced fund......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 13th, 2024

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......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 5th, 2024

SSS releases P257 billion in benefit payments

State-run pension fund Social Security System released P257.4 billion in benefit payments to 4.7 million members last year......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 8th, 2024

SSS offers loan condonation program

State-run pension fund Social Security System has called on its members with unsettled loans to avail themselves of the agency’s condonation program and clear out their obligations......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 6th, 2024

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......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 25th, 2024

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......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 14th, 2024

GSIS non-life insurance premiums hit record high P9.8 billion in 2023

State-run pension fund Government Service Insurance System saw its collection of non-life insurance premiums rise to an all-time high of P9.8 billion in 2023......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 8th, 2024

SSS pushed P300 million into REITs in Q4

Government-run pension funds like SSS and GSIS have significant PSE portfolios, and it is possible to track changes in these portfolios over time using the Top 100 Shareholder disclosures released quarterly by each company......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024