Vote-buying or genuine public service in Makati?
Last October 16, 2014 the Makati City government conducted pre-bidding conferences for four (4) projects that will supply items to be given out as Christmas giveaways in the coming December. Nothing wrong with giving Christmas gifts per se, but is spending P260 million just a bit too much?
(2015) Dates of Philippine holidays, 10 long weekends
It’s here! The official list of Regular Holidays, Special non-working days, and Special Holidays for the year 2015 has been announced.
(Click here if you’re looking for the list of Philippine holidays in 2016!)
Start planning your vacations because you’ve got ten (10) long weekends next year!
Calamity loan for SSS, GSIS members
Eligible members of the Social Security System (SSS) and the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) who were affected by typhoon Glenda may now avail of a calamity relief package from these institutions.
How to apply for a PAGIBIG calamity loan
Those recently affected by typhoon Glenda or other calamities and natural disasters may now avail of PAGIBIG Fund’s Calamity Loan.
Here are important details related to this loan program.
Elementary, High School, College classes suspended today
With Typhoon Glenda continuing to pummel Metro Manila and parts of Luzon, classes in affected areas have been suspended in all levels in most schools and universities.
Here’s a list of cities that have announced cancellation of classes in all levels, including elementary, high school and college, for both public and private schools.
May 2014 Inflation Analysis and Outlook
The Philippines’ inflation rate in May 2014 accelerated to 4.5% year-on-year from 4.1% in April. This number is above the market consensus of 4.2% and on the high end of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)’s target inflation 3.9% to 4.7% for the month.
Guide: How to use PhilHealth's Premium & Contribution table
As a follow-up to our post on New SSS Contributions which became effective January 1, 2014, we now bring you a similar Premiums and Contribution Table that will guide PhilHealth members or those intending to enroll in PhilHealth.
PHL inflation rises to 2-year high of 4.2%
The country’s inflation in January 2014 accelerated to its highest rate in two years, due to higher prices of food, non-alcoholic beverages, clothing and household furnishings.
The National Statistics Office (NSO) announced yesterday that the Philippines recorded an inflation rate of 4.2% last month, the highest since December 2011 when inflation also climbed to 4.2%.