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The Pag-IBIG Fund, also known as the Home Development Mutual Fund (HDMF), has proven itself a reliable financial partner for Filipino workers. In the first four months of 2024, the agency disbursed a substantial P22.63 billion in cash loans. This represents a significant 38% surge compared to the same period last year and provided financial…
The Philippines finds itself under heavy scrutiny for its treatment of workers, facing condemnation from both the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) and the International Labour Organization (ILO). For the eighth consecutive year, the ITUC’s 2024 Global Rights Index has placed the Philippines among the top 10 worst countries for workers. This bleak assessment coincides…
Learn more about the recent tensions between China and the Philippines over the West Philippine Sea. House Speaker Martin Romualdez criticizes China’s aggressive actions, while protests in Manila condemn new regulations allowing the Chinese coast guard to detain ‘trespassers.’ Calls for respecting the 1982 UNCLOS and the 2016 arbitral ruling highlight the ongoing dispute and its impact on Filipino fishermen and international relations.
Learn more about the eruption of Mount Kanlaon and the subsequent evacuation efforts. Government and health agencies are closely monitoring the situation and providing necessary aid, including distributing essential supplies and ensuring medical facilities are on high alert. Stay informed about the measures being taken to protect and assist affected residents.
Discover the latest updates on the Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino (4PH) program as House Speaker Martin Romualdez outlines a potential P10 billion interest subsidy to aid Filipino housing needs. Romualdez underscores the importance of prioritizing this subsidy amidst a growing national budget. Learn how the government is committed to addressing the housing shortage, with plans to construct millions of housing units by the end of the decade. Stay informed about the budget allocation and future housing goals under the 4PH program.
Learn more about Imelda Papin’s new role at the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) and other significant appointments under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s administration. This blog covers Papin’s background, her oath at the palace, and other key political changes including Kathryna Yu-Pimentel’s new position as special envoy for trade and investment to the UAE.
