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    DoubleDragon to fully subsidize SSS contributions of 2,000 informal sector workers in the Visayas

    DoubleDragon would fully subsidize the SSS contributions for 2,000 informal sector workers in Iloilo City and Roxas City for 12 months — a total commitment of PHP18.2-M — addressing the financial barriers that prevent workers from accessing essential social security benefits.

    Power Mac Center backs Bataan LGU bid to upskill teachers

    In a recent turnover ceremony led by Governor Jose Enrique “Joet” Garcia III, over 4,000 MacBook devices were distributed to elementary teachers and school heads, and schools with computer laboratories across Bataan.

    Visa and PHLPost sign agreement to enhance financial services for underserved filipinos

    Under the agreement, Visa will utilize its innovation in digital payments as well as its global payments network to explore opportunities with PHLPost in modernizing and expanding the reach of its financial services, which include handling remittances and money orders for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) as well as disbursement of healthcare subsidies, social welfare payments, and disaster relief.  

    Pag-IBIG Fund announces record PHP55.65-B dividend in 2024; regular savings earn 6.6%, MP2 yields 7.1%

    Pag-IBIG Fund declared the highest-ever amount of dividends for its members’ savings at the Chairman’s Report 2024. It reported PHP55.65 billion in total dividends, marking the largest payout in the agency’s 44-year history.

    SSS bares 2025 plans: Better service for pensioners, reduction of interest rate on salary/calamity loans, pursue coverage of self-employed

    The Social Security System (SSS) announced that it is working to improve services for pensioners, to reduce the interest rate on its salary/calamity loan programs, and to pursue self-employed coverage.

    ARISE PH holds first Annual General Meeting, setting the stage for a resilient 2030

    With a growing membership of 156 private sector companies, civil society groups, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and academic institutions, ARISE PH is poised to significantly impact disaster resilience efforts nationwide.

    Pag-IBIG Fund named among top performing government firms for good governance

    Pag-IBIG Fund was recognized as one of the top performing government-owned companies by the Governance Commission of GOCCs (GCG) in an awards ceremony held in Pasay City recently.

    PNP guarantees 911 quick response, shares holiday safety tips

    PNP first responders now make it to the scene of the emergency within five minutes, thanks to its new 911 system.

    COCONUTPhilippines Trade Fair (CTF) concludes with resounding success, ushering in a new era for the Philippine Coconut Industry

    The resounding success of the inaugural COCONUTPhilippines Trade Fair signals a promising future for the Philippine coconut industry. With heightened global recognition, enhanced market access, and sustained growth, the industry is poised to make significant contributions to the country's economic development and uplift the lives of millions of Filipinos.