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Subic firms retrench workers due to COVID-19 losses

At least 20 companies in the Subic Bay Freeport have implemented retrenchment measures that affected close to 3,500 workers because of financial difficulties brought about by the new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.

PHLPost sets health and safety protocols to fight COVID-19

The Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) has committed to keep the post office safe for employees and the public in the fight against COVID-19. PHLPost has...

SM Foundation’s education team adapts digital approach

SM Foundation (SMFI), through the SM College Scholarship Program, provides deserving and qualified students with access to college education and technical-vocational studies. Since 1993,...

SBMA extends suspension of business fines, fees

In a memorandum issued on June 12, SBMA Chairman and Administrator Wilma T. Eisma said the Subic agency has extended the suspension of penalty payments until the end of June to further assist companies and other stakeholders in recovering from the lockdown.

DA-ACPC releases ESURE loan to 53 small farmers in Bauko, Mt. Province

The ESURE loan—which amounts to Php25, 000.00 each MSF—is zero-interest, no collateral, and payable in 10 years. It aims to aid farmers in recovering from their loss due to market restrictions during the Luzon-wide Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

SM Foundation scholar tops tech-voc course in Cebu

Erica Montealto Abella, the eldest among the three children of a taxi driver and a parking aide, topped 140 senior high school graduates of SKILLS-Cebu last May 5. She, along with 137 other graduates, are SM Foundation (SMFI) scholars for the School Year 2019-2020. Erica was under the tech-voc scholarship with a major in Home Economics.

Uniqlo shirts to keep frontliners fresh

SM Foundation Inc. and Uniqlo team up to keep Quezon medical frontliners clean and fresh.

LGUs, civil society call on DA-BFAR to issue vessel monitoring rules, compliant with RA 10654

The League of Municipalities in the Province of Romblon, Pangisda Natin Gawin Tama (PANAGAT) and Oceana called on government anew to fast track the implementation of Vessel Monitoring Measure (VMM).

PRESS STATEMENT: On the Coverage of PhilHealth for SARS-CoV-2 tests using RT-PCR

This figure (P8,150 per test) was based on data collected before April 1, 2020, when there was very limited testing capacity in the country...

PhilHealth introduces new claim requirement to ensure quality of care

The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) recently introduced a policy to ensure that its members who seek treatment in hospitals are provided with health...