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Villanueva pushes to expand use of Special Education Fund

by Erick Silverio

Villanueva pushes to expand use of Special Education Fund

Senator Joel Villanueva is pushing for a measure which seeks to expand and maximize the use of the Special Education Fund (SEF) to assist schools in their needed resources and pave the way for better learning outcomes. Senate Bill No....
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Macasaet steps down as President and Chief Executive Officer; SSS pays tribute to his accomplishments as SSS Chief

by Centro News

Macasaet steps down as President and Chief Executive Officer; SSS pays tribute to his accomplishments as SSS Chief

The Social Security System (SSS) announced that its President and Chief Executive Officer, Rolando Ledesma Macasaet, has stepped down from his position effective today, October 6, after nearly two years with the state-run pension fund. Macasaet, who has been t...
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‘Libreng Laboratoryo, Konsulta at Gamot Para sa Lahat’ or ‘LAB for ALL’ caravan in Pasig City

by Erick Silverio

‘Libreng Laboratoryo, Konsulta at Gamot Para sa Lahat’ or ‘LAB for ALL’ caravan in Pasig City

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and First Lady Louise Araneta Marcos bring the ‘Libreng Laboratoryo, Konsulta at Gamot Para sa Lahat’ or ‘LAB for ALL’ caravan in Pasig City on October 3, 2024. An initiative of the First Lady, the...
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PBBM signs VAT on Digital Services Law

by Erick Silverio

PBBM signs VAT on Digital Services Law

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has signed the Value-Added Tax (VAT) on Digital Services Law, projected to generate PhP105 billion in government revenue over five years. PBBM said the proceeds from the newly-signed law would enable the government to allocate...
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SSS sets record high 2.4M new members in H1 2024

by Eloisa Samonte-Silverio

SSS sets record high 2.4M new members in H1 2024

Social Security System (SSS) President and Chief Executive Officer Rolando Ledesma Macasaet today said that SSS is on track for a record-setting year in terms of registering new members after it hit 2.4 million new registrants in July 2024. In...
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NLEX supports promising enterprises through PUNLA, Caloocan PWD group hailed as Grand Winner

by Eloisa Samonte-Silverio

NLEX supports promising enterprises through PUNLA, Caloocan PWD group hailed as Grand Winner

The Pag-unlad at Paglago ng Pamayanan or PUNLA  is  one of NLEX Corporation’s flagship community development programs to equip organizations with the necessary knowledge and skills to help improve their enterprise. Brgy. 171, Bagumbong Persons with Disabil...
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Villanueva Speech: Resolution Congratulating Strong Group Athletics Pilipinas

by Rich Silverio

Villanueva Speech: Resolution Congratulating Strong Group Athletics Pilipinas

Tayo po ay lubos na nagagalak na i-cosponsor ang Senate Resolution No. 1075 na nagbibigay pugay, pagbati, at parangal sa Strong Group Athletics Pilipinas Basketball Team sa pagsungkit ng kampeonato sa nakaraang 43rd William Jones Cup noong Hulyo sa T...
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Ready to be crowned SM’s Super Spelling Bee Champion?

by Erick Silverio

Ready to be crowned SM’s Super Spelling Bee Champion?

SM Supermalls is hosting the largest spelling bee in the Philippines, aiming to boost literacy and support young Filipinos by revitalizing their love for spelling. Free registration is open until October 11, 2024 to kids aged 9 to 11 in...
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Explanation of Vote: SBN 2804 New Development Bank of the PH Act

by Eloisa Samonte-Silverio

Explanation of Vote: SBN 2804 New Development Bank of the PH Act

Mr. President, dear colleagues, we wholeheartedly support the approval on Third Reading of Senate Bill No. 2804 or the New Development Bank of the Philippines Act. We would like to thank and congratulate the sponsor of the measure, Sen. Mark...
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Women’s rights group condemns Quiboloy’s reported “gifting” of women and girls to Duterte

by Erick Silverio

Women’s rights group condemns Quiboloy’s reported “gifting” of women and girls to Duterte

Tanggol Bayi, an association of women human rights defenders, is outraged at revelations that cult leader and human trafficker Apollo Quiboloy reportedly “gifted” women and girls to his crony, former Pres. Rodrigo Duterte.   This disclosure comes as no su...
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