The Department of Social Welfare and Development said it has lowered the age qualification of indigent senior citizens who can receive the monthly social pension of P500 monthly from 77 to 65.
A labor group is demanding for a discount card for workers receiving minimum wage and unemployment insurance for laid-off employees.The Trade Union Congress of the Philippines – Nagkakaisa wants the said benefits be given on May 1, Labor Day.
The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) welcomes the approval of the law abolishing the Revised Penal Code provision that makes it illegal for a woman to marry within certain conditions after the death of her husband or annulment of marriage.
A palace official confirmed that President Benigno S. Aquino III has already signed a joint resolution with Congress, increasing the daily subsistence allowance of uniformed personnel from P90 to P150 per day, effective January 1, 2015.
A member of the CAFGU Active Auxiliary (CAA) died while two others were wounded after the New People’s Army allegedly detonated an improvised explosive device in South Cotabato on the day of the NPA’s 46th anniversary, an army official said.
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) warned public utility vehicles that they will confiscate their franchise if they are caught violating the policy of giving 20% fare discount to students, senior citizens, and persons with disability.
Mindanao youth belonging to various tribes call for the government of the Philippines (GPH) to stop offensives against the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters as thousands of civilians are already displaced.
DAVAO CITY – The Coast Guard here will secure beaches where traditional beach goers are expected to flock come Holy Week. Lieutenant Commander…
The Kabataang Makabayan (KM, Patriotic Youth) held a lightning rally on Thursday and called on the Filipino youth to rise up against President Benigno Aquino III.
President Benigno Aquino III signed into law on Wednesday the bill postponing the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections from Feb. 21, 2015 to the last Monday of October in 2016.
