SSS: “SSS is offering UMID ATM Pay Cards that are linked to a regular savings account” SSS – The Social Security System recently announced that Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC) and Union Bank of the Philippines will issue Unified Multi-Purpose ID (UMID) ATM Pay Cards. The state-run private sector workers’ pension fund announced that it … Read more
Following the death of Jovit Baldivino, his partner posted messages of grief CAMILLE ANN MIGUEL – The partner of the first-ever Pilipinas Got Talent winner Jovit Baldivino lamented the death of the singer. Jovit died on Friday, December 9 at around 4:00 a.m. at the age of 29. His death was confirmed by his brother … Read more
Here’s the reaction of a British blogger to the suggestion of Rep. Marcoleta about an astronaut food pill. RODANTE MARCOLETA – A British blogger was compelled to respond to the news that the Sagip party list was advocating for an “Astronaut Food Pill” for the underprivileged. In the confirmation hearing of Renato Solidum Jr., the … Read more
VP Sara Duterte to students: “There is something more than Tiktok and Facebook” VP SARA DUTERTE – Vice President Sara Duterte told students to go beyond social networking sites like Facebook and TikTok. The Vice President wanted students to discover writing their own opera, saying that there’s something more than Facebook and TikTok. Duterte, who … Read more
GCash: “Certain products on your Load purchases will come with a convenience fee” GCASH – The Globe-backed fintech company recently released a statement about charging convenience fees for Smart load. To recall, the company has recently added a 2% convenience fee to its users when they buy load for their Smart number. In a statement … Read more
SC Releases Update on Bar Exams 2023 Schedule for Lawyers BAR EXAM 2023 – The Supreme Court announced the schedule of the licensure examination for lawyers next year. In the Philippines, there are several courses that require the passing of a board examination for its graduates to obtain a license in practicing the professional. These … Read more
Will Leni Robredo run again for president in the next election? LENI ROBREDO – The former vice president and now Angat Buhay chairperson said that she is not closing her doors from running again for the highest position in the country in the next election. In the interview with Ambassador Frank Wisner of the Asia … Read more
Here’s the opinion of Harry Roque on the controversial Maharlika Wealth Fund HARRY ROQUE -The former presidential spokesperson claimed that the controversial Maharlika Wealth Fund is just being politicized. The bill establishing the P275 billion Maharlika Wealth Fund (MWF) is being expedited by Congress. The bill was written by several lawmakers, including Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez, a … Read more
Vergeire: “Ayaw na ho nating bumalik sa dating estado” VERGEIRE – Department of Health (DOH) officer-in-charge Maria Rosario Vergeire said that Christmas in the Philippines will be “totally different” this year. On Wednesday, she said that the Philippines may see a better Christmas this year considering the higher vaccination rate among Filipinos and more prepared … Read more
In a buy-bust operation, 2 agents and a PDEA district chief were arrested PDEA – The chief of the Southern District Office of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency and two agents were arrested in a drug buy-bust operation in Barangay Upper Bicutan, Taguig City, Tuesday night. The suspects were arrested for selling an illegal drug … Read more