Members of Pag-IBIG Fund flock to the newest branch of the state-run housing loan company in Calamba City, Laguna, which was officially opened last September 4.

NEW PAG-IBIG FUND OFFICE OPENS IN CALAMBA CITY

Members of the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) in Laguna province who were affected by the recent typhoons that hit the province last year have until January 30 to avail themselves of emergency loans, the state insurer recently announced.

Calamity loans offered to GSIS members 

As part of an initiative to fight involuntary hunger among low-income households, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) started distributing electronic benefit transfer (EBT) cards to select impoverished residents of Leyte.

Food Stamps For Leyteños?

Manila Vice Mayor Yul Servo Nieto, aside from being committed to his various continuing programs as a “Lingkod Bayan” (Public Servant) like his Medical Missions, “Kasalang Bayan” and “Operation Tuli” among others, is also passionate with his acting career and creative artworks.


The Lighter Side of the Committed “Lingkod Bayan” in Manila Vice Mayor John Marvin “Yul Servo” Nieto

With the friendship formally severed since the exit of Vice President Sara Duterte from the Cabinet, the Marcos administration has practically cut all defensive posturings and is now allowing entry of foreign probers here in relation to complaints against former President Rodrigo Duterte and others concerning extra judicial killings and the violent war on drugs by the International Criminal Court (ICC).

No more defending Duterte, allies from ICC

Members of the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) in Laguna province, especially in areas affected by tropical storm "Enteng," can now avail of emergency loans, the state insurer announced.

GSIS members in Laguna can avail themselves of emergency loans

The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) remains financially stable and fully capable of fulfilling its mandate, its counsel told the Supreme Court (SC) during oral arguments on Tuesday, February 25, regarding the transfer of its idle funds to the national treasury.

PhilHealth denies claims of bankruptcy

It does not need the Palace to urge government agencies from avoiding grand and ostentatious Christmas parties, raffles and gift-giving since most of our countrymen are suffering from the successive strong typhoons that inundated their lives and livelihood.

Tone down on Christmas parties, gov’t agencies urged

Reduced budgets for basic services such as education and healthcare, while legislators get showered with billions for the AKAP (Ayuda Para Sa Kapos Ang Kita Program), begs the question: What is the Congress’ real priority?


Congress prioritizes who?

Provisions for removal of disaster-damaged vehicles 

One problem local government units (LGUs) face after calamities such as floods is the issue of removing and storing vehicles that were damaged by floodwaters along the roads.

Santa Rosa LGU inks MOA with Japanese damaged-car firm:

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