Taiwanese ‘mastermind’ in Binondo ‘chop chop’ killing nabbed

By Christopher Lloyd Caliwan | Philippine News Agency A Taiwanese national tagged as the mastermind behind the dismemberment of a body found inside a drum in Binondo, Manila on Feb. 15 was arrested Thursday in Parañaque City. National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO)...

GSIS rolls out ‘Ginhawa Go’ micro-loan program for gov’t workers

By Wilnard Bacelonia | Philippine News Agency The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) on Thursday formally launched “Ginhawa Go”, a short-term micro-loan facility designed to provide government employees with quick, secure and affordable access to cash for urgent needs. GSIS President and General...

Pag-IBIG backs precast housing with Megawide, targets over 7,000 units in two years 

Pag-IBIG Fund highlighted the role of public-private partnerships and modern construction technology in accelerating socialized housing delivery as officials joined President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. in the ceremonial launch of a precast manufacturing facility in Taytay, Rizal on Monday, Feb. 16.  The facility, operated by...

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Mass Promotion: Solution or Setback?

By Nichole Therese Buyoc / PTV Public Affairs Intern The debate on whether phasing out the culture of mass promotion of learners in public schools should be implemented or not is a controversial topic, especially for teachers who were pressured to avoid...