Gatchalian calls for Senate probe of SSS rate increase
[Inquirer.net] - 01/8/2025
MANILA, Philippines — Lawmakers pushed for a review of the impending increase in Social Security System (SSS) contributions even as Malacañang earlier said it would not intervene in the matter for now. Members of the House and Senate urged the SSS to put off starting this month the (…)
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Gatchalian seeks Senate investigation into SSS contribution hike
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian wants an inquiry into the scheduled increase in the monthly (…)
[Inquirer.net] - 8/01/2025
Gov’t to push for flexible work setups this year
MANILA, Philippines — The Marcos administration vowed to push for the adoption of “alternative work arrangements” (…)
[Inquirer.net] - 8/01/2025
Peso poised to hit record low amid strong dollar surge
The Philippine peso may fall below the 59:$1 mark in the second quarter of 2025, reaching a new record low as Asian (…)
[Cebu Daily Mail] - 9/01/2025
Parent's gentle touch: Raising a child through 'Attachment Parenting'
Parenting is a rewarding yet challenging journey–filled with joy, unexpected moments, and occasional self-doubt and (…)
[Inquirer.net] - 8/01/2025
Vic Sotto set to file case vs 'maker of Pepsi Paloma trailer'
Actor-host Vic Sotto is set to lodge a complaint on Thursday against what his camp simply described as the “maker of (…)
[Inquirer.net] - 8/01/2025
All systems go for Traslacion 2025
The City of Manila is fully prepared to secure this year’s Traslacion, which is expected to be attended by millions (…)
[Tempo] - 8/01/2025
China's position on hacking, cyberattacks consistent: Chinese embassy
MANILA, Jan. 8 (Xinhua) -- China's position on hacking and cyberattacks was consistent and clear, a spokesperson of (…)
[Philippine Times] - 8/01/2025
Seatbelt use drive nets 134,000 violators, P180M in fines last year
MANILA, Philippines — The first thing a driver must do upon entering the vehicle is to wear a seat belt. Failure to (…)
[Inquirer.net] - 8/01/2025
Bill makes higher pay mandatory for health workers during pandemics
MANILA, Philippines — A bill filed by Manila Rep. Bienvenido Abante Jr. will make it mandatory for health-care (…)
[Inquirer.net] - 8/01/2025
2025 budget not all that bad, says Lacson
MANILA, Philippines — The P6.326-trillion national budget for 2025 is not all bleak, three-time Sen. Panfilo Lacson (…)
[Inquirer.net] - 8/01/2025
Remembering historian William Henry Scott of Sagada
SAGADA, Mountain Province — After three decades, I had the chance to personally visit the humble and simple tomb of (…)
[Cebu Daily Mail] - 8/01/2025