SSS Emergency Loans Start in December with Low Interest
President Marcos announces SSS emergency loan program for members, offering 7% interest and a 6-month payment moratorium. Learn how to avail of this financial relief.
President Marcos announces SSS emergency loan program for members, offering 7% interest and a 6-month payment moratorium. Learn how to avail of this financial relief.
Pag-IBIG Fund's year-end raffles awarded prizes up to P500,000, successfully expanding membership among OFWs and informal workers while promoting its loan programs. Learn how to join.
DTI and Landbank launch the Lifting MSMEs lending program, offering tiered loans from P100k to P50M to empower small businesses nationwide. Learn how to access this new financing.
Over 1,300 tourism workers in Davao Oriental affected by October earthquakes receive P10,341 each via Emergency Cash Transfer. DSWD and DOT lead recovery initiative.
Emergency services in 16 Cebu hospitals are delayed due to a critical shortage of ambulance drivers. The provincial government is now allocating funds to hire more personnel and strengthen response capabilities.
Cebu's rural emergency response is in crisis despite P1.3B in hospital upgrades. A critical shortage of ambulance drivers leaves patients waiting, breaking the "Golden Hour." Discover the plan to fix it.
The NHA and Bacolod City Government distributed P4.39 million to 145 residents of Barangay 27 who lost homes in a September fire. Mayor Gasataya also presented a long-term on-site housing plan.
Nearly 4,000 Cebu City health workers who served during the pandemic have not received their Health Emergency Allowance (HEA) for 2021-2023. Councilor Jun Alcover Jr. demands immediate action and explanation for the years-long delay.
A new Metrobank survey reveals how Filipinos' savings priorities evolve from youth to retirement. Discover the top goals and how to start saving digitally.
Thousands of Cebu City health workers remain unpaid for their COVID-19 service due to bureaucratic delays. Councilors demand immediate release of P431M in allocated funds. Read more.
Home Credit Philippines alerts borrowers to rising loan-to-cash scams ahead of Christmas. Scammers pose as intermediaries, leaving victims with debt. Violators face 6-8 years in prison. Stay vigilant!
Nearly 4,000 Cebu City health workers who served during the COVID-19 pandemic have yet to receive their Health Emergency Allowance (HEA) for 2021-2023, prompting urgent calls for action from city officials.
UCFI and NUSTAR's NUServe provide ₱5 million in emergency relief to Cebu City, including tents, food, and hygiene kits. Final batch expected before year-end.
Governor Lala Taliño-Mendoza leads the turnover of 100 Serbisyong Totoo Rescue Vehicles to boost emergency response in remote barangays of North Cotabato. Read about this P90M initiative.
Pag-IBIG Fund provided short-term loans to 3.2 million Filipino workers from Jan-Oct 2025, a 28% surge. Learn how Virtual Pag-IBIG makes financial aid faster and more accessible.
Cebu official defends the proposed sea ambulance, clarifying it's a test vessel designed for emergency rescue in rough seas, not an overpriced purchase. Learn the facts.
Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro clarifies the sea ambulance is a prototype, not yet purchased. Awaiting presidential clearance for P50M procurement to aid island communities.
PCSO boosts emergency medical care, donating 10 vehicles to reach 99% national coverage. The program aims for 100% coverage by year-end. Read more about this vital initiative.
DICT honors PDIC for establishing a Computer Emergency Response Team, boosting data protection for depositors and aligning with the National Cybersecurity Plan. Learn how this enhances financial security.
Mawab, Davao de Oro is enhancing its disaster preparedness with a new Risk Communication Plan and updated emergency protocols for faster response to protect residents.
Major fire devastates Hong Kong residential complex, leaving 75 dead and 76 injured. Rescue operations continue as community support pours in. Read the latest updates.
Davao City Council passes the Seral-Cared ordinance, a GPS-enabled emergency dispatch system to speed up response times and penalize prank callers. Learn how this impacts public safety.
Massive fire engulfs Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, Hong Kong, leaving 44 dead and 45 injured. Three suspects arrested as rescue operations continue. Read the latest updates.
Youth group Anakbayan condemns Davao Bus Project as anti-poor, warning of ₱35 fares and driver displacement. Project faces funding gap despite 2027 target.
SEC-Davao records 85 harassment complaints from illegal online lending platforms. Regional Director warns public against unregistered OLPs offering easy loans with hidden threats.
Mayor Archival eyes P12M annual savings from free DILG emergency system to fund eco-friendly police fleet. Cebu City could redirect funds to modernize law enforcement.
Cebu City faces a public health emergency as garbage piles up despite government clean-up efforts. Councilor Garganera warns of irreversible damage without immediate waste management reforms.
SSS partners with Manulife Philippines to provide group credit life insurance for 1.2 million surviving spouse pensioners, enhancing financial protection for Filipino families.
Typhoon Tino's flooding causes leptospirosis outbreak in Cebu, claiming lives including 27-year-old Jerwen Abellana. Health officials race to prevent disaster.
Typhoon Tino's severe flooding reveals Cebu City's disaster response gaps as barangays lack rescue boats. City Council urges immediate equipment purchase while residents take safety into their own hands.