GSIS extends P15B emergency aid for Mindanao quake-hit members, pensioners

By Brian Campued Around P15.1 billion in emergency assistance will be released by the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) for its 608,343 members and pensioners in Mindanao affected by the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck offshore Sarangani earlier this week. Under the GSIS...

PH proposes new ASEAN silver economy roadmap

By Joyce Ann L. Rocamora | Philippine News Agency The National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC) is proposing a new regional framework to improve the well-being of the aging population in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) region. At the ASEAN High-Level...

DOLE to provide cash aid to affected workers in Mindanao following M7.8 quake

By Brian Campued The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on Wednesday assured that workers and their families affected by the magnitude 7.8 earthquake in Mindanao will receive cash aid, in line with the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to...

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Palace: Co ex-aides’ allegations won’t hold in court

By Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos | Philippine News Agency Malacañang on Tuesday described as mere “trash” the testimonies of the 18 former bodyguards of dismissed Ako Bicol Party-list Rep. Zaldy Co, saying alleged inconsistencies in their statements would not stand in court. Palace Press...