President Rodrigo Duterte has finally approved the P1,000 increase in the pension of retired Social Security System (SSS) members. But the increase goes with a corresponding 1.5 percent contribution hike come May 2017.
The city council here approved under suspended rules Tuesday another P3 million cash assistance to three more provinces in Luzon that suffered from Typhoon Nina last December 2016.
The Department of Trade and Industry hit almost 200 percent of its 2016 target number of Negosyo Centers that aim to support micro, small and medium enterprises.
The local government of Kapalong ordered the suspension of classes on Monday, January 9, due to Tropical Depression Auring.
An independent film directed by Davao-based director Bagane Fiola will represent the Philippines in Netherlands for the 46th International Film Festival Rotterdam.
The military refuted claims made by the New People’s Army that Mandaya tribal chieftain Cupertino Banugan was killed in Davao Oriental province due to self-defense.
Davao City is known for its very stringent traffic rules. Through Executive Order 39 signed by then Mayor Rodrigo Duterte on 2013, drivers currently have to stay within the speed limit of 30 kph in downtown areas, 40 kph along roads leading to downtown areas, and 60 kph on national highways.
Poll watchdog Kontra Daya welcomed on Friday the findings of the National Privacy Commission on the liability of Commission on Elections chairman Andres Bautista to the massive data breach of voters’ data last year.
Authorities here are tightening security measures in preparation for two international events, the ASEAN Summit and Ms. Universe fashion show.
The City Health Office here says at least one new case of HIV/AIDS is recorded daily in the city.
