D.A. orders loan moratorium for farmers, fishers amid energy emergency

By Stephanie Sevillano | Philippine News Agency To further support farmers and fishers amid the energy emergency, the Department of Agriculture (DA) on Thursday announced the suspension of loan repayments for farmers and fisherfolk with outstanding loans under the Survival and Recovery...

SSS approves loan penalty condonation, early pension increase

By Anna Leah Gonzales | Philippine News Agency State-run Social Security System (SSS) is expanding access to its loan programs, offering loan penalty condonation, and fast-tracking the implementation of a pension increase amid the difficulties linked to the Middle East conflict. In a...

PNP reassigns 3 senior officials over PNPA hazing controversy

By Christopher Lloyd Caliwan | Philippine News Agency Three senior police officials have been given new assignments in the latest reorganization within the Philippine National Police (PNP), stemming from developments at the PNP Academy (PNPA). In an April 15 order, PNP Chief PGen....

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TUPAD Tuloy Pasada program targets 55K beneficiaries

By Ferdinand Patinio | Philippine News Agency Some 55,000 public utility jeepney (PUJ) drivers are set to benefit from Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged Workers (TUPAD) Tuloy Pasada Program, an official of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said Wednesday. DOLE Spokesperson...