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Official statement of SSS on contribution rate increase

The Social Security System (SSS) refutes news reports that it already increased its member contribution rate effective January this year. SSS said its current rate remains at 11 percent and no changes have been made. Social Security Commission (SSC) Chairman Amado Valdez said the SSC and SSS management prioritize...

Academy Award-winning film opens Czech movie fest

Comedy Kolya, the 1997 Academy-award winning movie for Best Foreign Language Film, will officially launch Czech Embassy Manila’s year-long cinematic celebration, “Czech Movie Gems.” The event is open to the public and will take place at Cinematheque Centre Manila on January 10 at...

Manila Water Asia Pacific to help build micro-library in Bandung, Indonesia

The signing of the grant for a micro-library in Bandung was led by Manila Water Asia Pacific Indonesia Country Head Pieter Tobing (third from left); Bandung City Library and Filing Service Acting Head Adin Mukhtarudin (first); and Bandung City Mayor Mochamad Ridwan Kamil...

Satiating King Crab cravings at Kitsho

The perfection of Japanese cuisine is celebrated not only by bountiful harvest on land but also of abundant catch on its surrounding bodies of water. While the fertile pastures bring in varied abundance throughout its many seasons, the seawaters around Hokkaido Island, especially those...

PhilHealth strengthens overseas presence through service missions

Service missions in at least 12 overseas locations, conducted over a five-month period, enabled the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) to address the information and membership needs of overseas Filipino members. A service mission is a three-day activity aimed at disseminating updated information on...

SSS retiree pensioners residing in Ph no longer need ACOP

Some 1.32 million retiree pensioners of state-run Social Security System (SSS) are no longer required to report for the Annual Confirmation of Pensioners Program (ACOP) or the yearly reporting to SSS to ensure the continuous payment of their monthly pension. SSS President and Chief Executive Officer...

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Enchanted Kingdom August show guide

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Robinsons Bank launches its new credit card

Nobody DOS it better! Robinsons Bank recently launched its new credit card: The Robinsons Bank DOS® Mastercard. With this credit card, cardholders can extend their finances by paying for ALL their straight retail purchases in 2-Gives!...

Cravings marks 30th anniversary with delicious deals, special promos, new ‘family-inspired’ menus

Sweet celebration From its humble beginning as a neighborhood eatery to becoming Katipunan’s enduring family restaurant known for its home-style heirloom dishes, salad-all-you-can station, and...

Dima development on stream: A wellness village in Sandari Batulao

Following the success of its first phase—a residential project known as Nale—Sandari Batulao is now on its way to its second development known as...