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Deferment of SSS premium hike: A call for government to contribute
The NAGKAISA Labor Coalition is urging the Social Security System (SSS) and the government to temporarily suspend the planned premium hike for 2025, beginning this month.
Emphasizing the need for the government to fulfill its legal obligation to contribute to the SSS fund—"a commitment...
City of Sto. Tomas, Batangas Mayor Arth Jhun Aguilar Marasigan: PORTRAIT OF A MAYOR LEADING THE RIDE TO PROGRESS
He begins his day at 6:30 in the morning. And every Monday morning, he is in his office at 7 a.m., in time for the flag ceremony.
In all seven days of any given week, it is always a full day ahead for City...
The ultimate guide to health and healing
Health Programs in the City of Sto. Tomas, Batangas
On Sept. 6, 2023, the City of Sto. Tomas LGU launched the Healthy Sto. Tomas—the backbone of all innovative health programs covering the 30 barangays of the city.
The programs and projects are designed to address...
Training the youth in good governance
In the City of Sto. Tomas, Batangas, the National Children’s Month is now celebrated with a Child Representative Election, where the youths elect their City Child Representative for Youth Issues.
A child representative is elected in each of the city’s 30 barangays. The Barangay...
That fine balance between business & investments promotion
The City of Sto. Tomas, Batangas is strategically positioned to be favorable for business and investments. Only a little more than an hour’s commute from Manila, this landlocked component city in the coastal province of Batangas, has proven to be a vital link...
Mayor AJAM’s employment & livelihood formula
With investments and new businesses, plus a whole lot of government support, come livelihood and employment.
This straightforward formula was successfully implemented in the City of Sto. Tomas, Batangas, leading to the creation of jobs and livelihood, punctuated by the city government’s job fairs...
