Shares returns to 6,900 mark as peso strengthens

MANILA: The local bourse and currency both improved on Thursday.

The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) bounced back to the 6,900-level this day after gaining 47.27 points, or 0.69 percent, closing at 6,904.04.

All Shares also improved by 9.65 p…

GSIS to launch living benefit health insurance for members

MANILA: The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) is set to open a new program that will provide its members with living benefit health insurance before the start of the second quarter of this year.

During the state pension fund’s Stakeholders’ …

PBBM assured of PSAC commitment to help gov’t hit economic goals

MANILA: The Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC) on Thursday pledged to continue working with the Marcos administration to help attain its goal of transforming the economy.

PSAC strategic lead convenor and Aboitiz Group president and chief executiv…

CSC reminds gov’t employees to submit 2023 SALN by April 30

MANILA: The Civil Service Commission (CSC) is reminding all government officials and employees across the nation to submit their sworn Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALN) for the year 2023 no later than April 30.

‘We would like to …

DOST extends study on quakes’ effects on Laguna buildings

CALAMBA CITY: Sophisticated equipment operated by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) for monitoring the impact of earthquakes on infrastructure will remain installed in the San Pedro City Hall and Cabuyao City Hospital until September 202…

DILG: Revitalized ‘pulis sa barangay’ to bring gov’t closer to people

MANILA: The implementation of the Revitalized Pulis sa Barangay (RPSB) program could greatly help win the trust and bring the government closer to the people, Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benhur Abalos said.

Abalos…

DFA launches e-Apostille service, first in ASEAN

MANILA: The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) is now offering an electronic Apostille (e-Apostille) service for birth and marriage certificates as well as certificate of non-marriage (CENOMAR), making the Philippines the first country in Southeast A…