The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) posted robust financial results in 2024, reporting a net income from operations of P135.7 billion, a 21% increase from P112.1 billion in 2023. Total assets grew by 9.23% to P1.83 trillion. Total income increased to P326.86 billion, a 10.29% rise year-on-year, fueled by strong returns on investments and insurance…
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) today warned the public against a website that purports to issue gaming licenses and accreditations using fake forms and content, saying that the website is the work of scammers. “We urge the public not to download anything or transact through the said fake website that uses the domain…
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has welcomed the country’s exit from the Financial Action Task Force grey list and vowed to continuously strengthen regulations and strict monitoring of the local gaming industry. PAGCOR chairman and CEO Alejandro H. Tengco said the company’s exit from the list is a significant development that should attract…
Cotabato City—joint operation was conducted by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Regional Office of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) – Sulu Provincial Office, in collaboration with the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Philippine Army, to eradicate a marijuana plantation located in Barangay Pitogo, Kalilangan Caluang, Sulu, on February 21, 2025….
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) signed a memorandum of agreement with SM Prime Holdings, Inc., Robinsons Land Corporation and Megaworld Lifestyle Malls to allow the conduct of mall voting on the May 12 mid-term elections. The ceremonial signing was held Friday at the Comelec’s main office in Palacio del Gobernador, Intramuros, Manila.
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) fulfilled one of its promises to the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) on Thursday, February 20, with the turnover of a Patient Transport Vehicle (PTV) that it donated to the academy. The simple turnover was held at the PAGCOR Corporate Office in Pasay City. The donated vehicle is the…
The Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) will launch the First 1,000 Days (F1KD) of Life cash grants on Friday (February 21) at the DSWD Central Office in Quezon City. The F1KD is intended to support 4P households with pregnant women or children 0-2 years old. The F1KD launch,…
During the media interview at the reveal of Digital Business Center in the Quezon City branch on February 20, GSIS President and General Manager Wick Veloso emphasized that the Digital Business Center is not just for transactions, but also an opportunity to guide members and pensioners in using technology. He reiterated his directive to GSIS…
Starting February 14, all outpatient emergency cases in accredited levels 1 to 3 hospitals are covered by PhilHealth’s Facility-Based Emergency (FBE) benefit in accordance with the Outpatient Emergency Care Benefit (OECB) package introduced late last year through PhilHealth Circular 2024-0033. The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), led by acting president and CEO Dr. Edwin M….
Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) secretary and NIA board of director representative Manuel M. Bonoan welcomed key officials and Board of Directors members from the National Irrigation Administration (NIA), National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA), Office of the President, and the Department of Agriculture (DA) in the 1012th NIA Regular Board Meeting held…