A RESOLUTION was filed today in the House of Representatives, urging President Rodrigo Duterte to give a P10,000 “gratuity pay” incentive for Job Order (JO) and Contract of Service (COS) workers in government for Fiscal Year 2021. In House Resolution 2391, it noted that the JO and COS workers in […]
Akbayan files petition to disqualify Bongbong Marcos from 2022 polls
THE Akbayan Citizens’ Action Party (Akbayan) filed a petition today asking for the disqualification of former Senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. from running as president in next year’s national elections. In a 12-page petition, the group said Marcos is perpetually banned from occupying any position in government because of a […]
564 new COVID-19 infections today; positivity rate drops to 1.7 percent — DOH
The Department of Health (DOH) today logged only 564 new COVID-19 infections today, slightly higher compared to yesterday’s 500 count, according to the DOH COVID-19 Case Bulletin issued today, December 2, 2021. This brings the total number of COVID-19 infections in the country is now at 2,833,473 cases. Active cases, […]
Mga biyaherong mula sa South Africa, naka-quarantine na — DOH
KINUMPIRMA ng Department of Health (DOH) na kasalukuyan nang naka-quarantine sa Negros Occidental ang tatlong biyahero mula sa South Africa, kung saan unang nadiskubre ang pinangangambahang Omicron variant ng COVID-19. Ayon kay DOH spokesperson at Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire, base sa kanilang mga natanggap na ulat, ang mga naturang biyahero […]
Expect booster shot guidelines for 18-years-old and above in two days — NVOC
THE guidelines for booster shots of 18 years old-and-above individuals may be released in the next two days, according to the National Vaccination Operations Center (NVOC). The Department of Health (DOH) said the guidelines may come out this Saturday or next week. During the Laging Handa public briefing, NVOC chairperson […]
Filipinos spend 331 percent of monthly income on Christmas purchases — study
A GLOBAL study by a payments company revealed that during the holiday season, Filipinos spend around 331 percent of their monthly income for Christmas purchases for the family. According to the study by WorldRemit, Filipinos spend an average of P37,106 during the holidays. The study by WorldRemit revealed that Filipinos […]
DTI opens Negosyo Center at The Bunker in Bataan
THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in Bataan recently opened the 1Bataan Negosyo Center (NC) located at the second floor of The Bunker at the Capitol in Balanga City, Bataan. The 1Bataan NC will be the 334th in Central Luzon and the 13th of its kind in Bataan, according […]
Insular Life honors Filipinos’ strength in its 111th anniversary
JUST like in any adversity, whether man-made or created by nature, Filipinos have time and again proven their courage, strong resolve to survive and vaunted resiliency, the will to overcome any adversity, and ability to rebound and recover from any challenge. The COVID-19 pandemic is just one of these many […]
7-Eleven expands ATM network to 1,000 stores in NCR, Cavite and Laguna
CONVENIENCE store brand 7-Eleven, operated by the Philippine Seven Corporation (PSC), announced the expansion of its ATM network to cover a total of 1,000 stores in Metro Manila, Cavite, and Laguna. These additional ATMs will now provide more people with convenience to access their cash safely, conveniently, and on a […]
Face-to-face classes in NCR to push through despite Omicron threat
THE Department of Education (DepEd) said that the resumption of face-to-face classes in the National Capital Region (NCR) will still push through on Monday, December 6, 2021. The face to face classes will resume in select schools in Metro Manila despite the threat of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 disease. […]
NVOC grants extension of national vaccination in LGUs up to December 3
THE National Vaccination Operations Center (NVOC) announced that the COVID-19 vaccine deployment in local government units (LGUs) will be allowed to extend up to December 3, 2021. This is upon the request for voluntary extension among LGUs. The NVOC said it received requests from several LGUs to extend the National […]
Risk Outlook 2022: Increase Investment in Employee Health
The latest International SOS Risk Outlook 2022 report revealed that organizations worldwide are set to increase investment in employee health. The report and updated global risk maps also signal that organizations are grappling with an increasingly complex risk landscape. Nearly 1,000 risk professionals across 75 countries participated in the survey. […]