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Linking national ID with 'ayuda' to address rollout gaps - DEPDev

Manila, April 13 -- Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev) Secretary Arsenio Balisacan said on Monday that linking fuel subsidy distribution to the National ID system would address ... Read More


PH fuel inventory may extend beyond 64 days amid Mideast crisis

Manila, April 13 -- The country's fuel inventory could extend beyond the current 50-day level to more than two months as additional orders are secured, although long-term supply remains uncertain, the... Read More


GSIS fast-tracks loan refunds, credits within 3 days after approval

Manila, April 10 -- The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) is fast-tracking the release of loan refunds under its "Balik Ginhawa" program, with approved applications credited to members within... Read More


Tulfo sets Senate hearing to review TUPAD implementation

Manila, April 9 -- A Senate hearing will be called by Senator Raffy Tulfo to review the implementation of the government's emergency employment program as concerns over alleged irregularities and limi... Read More


Senate flood control inquiry stalled pending affidavit, consensus

Manila, April 9 -- The Senate inquiry into alleged anomalies in flood control projects has been stalled as the chamber awaits a sworn affidavit from former Ilocos Sur governor Luis "Chavit" Singson an... Read More


GSIS releases P6.2B in loan refunds to 431K members, pensioners

Manila, April 9 -- A total of 431,000 members and pensioners have so far qualified for the Government Service Insurance System's (GSIS) Balik Ginhawa refund program, with PHP6.2 billion already releas... Read More


Senator calls for early fuel rationing to extend supply

Manila, April 1 -- A senator is pushing for fuel rationing as short-term measure to extend the country's oil supply amid global disruptions. Senator Sherwin Gatchalian, chair of the Senate's Proactiv... Read More


Senate panel proposes windfall tax on oil firms

Manila, April 1 -- A Senate panel has proposed the imposition of a windfall tax on oil firms to help fund targeted subsidies and cushion the impact of soaring fuel prices on consumers. The recommenda... Read More


GSIS logs 1,200 solar loan approvals on first day

Manila, March 27 -- The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) approved 1,200 solar energy loan applications worth around PHP400 million within the first 24 hours since the program's rollout, sign... Read More


Senator proposes temporary halt in gov't deductions amid price hikes

Manila, March 27 -- Senator Imee Marcos proposed a temporary suspension of salary deductions from state-run agencies to help Filipinos cope with rising fuel and commodity prices amid oil price hikes. ... Read More