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SSS, DICT sign partnership to expand social security coverage for freelancers

by Eloisa Samonte-Silverio

SSS, DICT sign partnership to expand social security coverage for freelancers

The Social Security System (SSS) and the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on 21 October 2026 to expand social security protection for the country’s estimated 1.5 million freelancers and...
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Karapatan decries continuing harassment vs arrested paralegals, activists

by Fernando Vinas

Karapatan decries continuing harassment vs arrested paralegals, activists

Karapatan decried the continuing harassment against the five people’s paralegals, as well as the inclusion of three activists in the latest complaint filed by the police in Taguig City.
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DEAD PETS SCANDAL: Villanueva wants justice, tighter oversight of pet crematoriums

by Eloisa Samonte-Silverio

DEAD PETS SCANDAL: Villanueva wants justice, tighter oversight of pet crematoriums

Senator Joel Villanueva condemned the reported dumping of dead pets in Barangay Minuyan Proper, City of San Jose del Monte, Bulacan, calling for a thorough inter-agency investigation and appropriate legal action against those responsible.
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Villanueva hails PH para-athletes after strong showing at recent Asian Games

by Eloisa Samonte-Silverio

Villanueva hails PH para-athletes after strong showing at recent Asian Games

Senator Joel Villanueva commended the Philippine delegation to the 5th Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, which returned home with seven medals, including two golds.
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PBBM leads inauguration of NLEX-C5 Northlink section ahead of Undas

by Eloisa Samonte-Silverio

PBBM leads inauguration of NLEX-C5 Northlink section ahead of Undas

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. led the final inspection and opening of NLEX-C5 Northlink Segment 8.2 Section 1A, on Thursday, October 29, ahead of the anticipated Undas traffic surge. This 2-kilometer section of Segment 8.2 connects Quirino Highway in Quezo...
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Qualified SSS members with ₱10,000 monthly salary credit or below to get up to ₱8,000 in UPLIFT aid

by Erick Silverio

Qualified SSS members with ₱10,000 monthly salary credit or below to get up to ₱8,000 in UPLIFT aid

The Social Security System (SSS) today announced that eligible members under the expanded coverage of the Department of Social Welfare and Development's (DSWD) UPLIFT Assistance program will receive up to ₱8,000 in financial assistance beginning 30 October 2...
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MPTC Gears Up for Increased Undas Traffic

by Eloisa Samonte-Silverio

MPTC Gears Up for Increased Undas Traffic

Motorists are advised to plan their trips and expect increased traffic volume across major expressways during the Undas period.
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Villanueva urges DA, NMIS to strengthen meat inspections, support Bulacan LGUs

by Eloisa Samonte-Silverio

Villanueva urges DA, NMIS to strengthen meat inspections, support Bulacan LGUs

Senator Joel Villanueva urged the Department of Agriculture (DA) and the National Meat Inspection Service (NMIS) to strengthen meat safety enforcement and provide local governments with the necessary equipment, training, and technical support following the con...
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Villanueva Urges Action on SNED Teacher Shortage, Autism Care

by Eloisa Samonte-Silverio

Villanueva Urges Action on SNED Teacher Shortage, Autism Care

Senator Joel Villanueva called for urgent action to address the shortage of special needs education (SNED) teachers, developmental pediatricians, and allied health professionals.
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NLEX steps up pavement maintenance for safer, smoother journeys

by Eloisa Samonte-Silverio

NLEX steps up pavement maintenance for safer, smoother journeys

NLEX Corporation continues pavement repair and maintenance along the NLEX and SCTEX to preserve road quality and provide motorists with safer, smoother journeys.
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