More passport applicants avail of the new appointment system

Posted on March 13th, 2010 by Roy

The new appointment system at the new consular building of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) is in full swing after it was launched last March 9.  The agency said around 55% of people who apply for passport daily have used the system which allow them to complete the process of applying for their passport [...]

UP named 27 personnel as UP Artists

Posted on March 11th, 2010 by Roy

The University of the Philippines (UP) recognized the works of its 27 artists and art scholars who brought honors to the UP and have contributed to the national development. They were elevated to the rank of UP Artist last month in an awarding ceremony held at the Executive House in UP Diliman.
The university established UP [...]

Beverage company received environment compliance award

Posted on February 27th, 2010 by Roy

The Laguna Lake Development Authority (LLDA) was awarded Asiawide Refreshments Corp. (ARC), the licensed manufacturer and distributor of RC, the blue rating award. The recognition given to the company for its successful compliance with the environmental standards set by the LLDA.
The blue rating award is a system used by LLDA to monitor the environmental performance [...]

Globe gets BSP nod to expand GCash network

Posted on January 29th, 2010 by Roy

The Globe Telecom’s mobile commerce subsidiary G-Xchange (GXI) request of using its parent’s sub-distribution as GCash outlets has been approved by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), which brings the number of GCash remittance outlets to over 18,000 making it the largest remittance network in the Philippines.

GSIS selling its Philex share to First Pacific

Posted on January 25th, 2010 by Roy

The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has entered into a conditional sale agreement with the Hong Kong-based First Pacific Company (FPC), which is represented by its local affiliate Two Rivers Pacific Holdings Corporation. The deal will see First Pacific buying approximately 5.9 percent interests of GSIS in Philex Mining Corporation for P6.02 billion.

New ID system from SSS

Posted on January 21st, 2010 by Roy

A new identification system which is said to help facilitate people’s transactions with government agencies is being planned as the Social Security System (SSS) and the Philippine Postal Corp. (Philpost), tied up together for the implementation of the said ID system.

GSIS reiterated 60-day notice for availment of early retirement

Posted on January 15th, 2010 by Roy

The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) reminded the all government offices of the requirements for those who wants to avail of early retirement to ensure the delivery of their benefits, the first one of those requirements being that the availment should be submitted at 60 days prior to their preferred retirement date.

New law gives condonation to employers with delinquent SSS contributions

Posted on January 8th, 2010 by Roy

The bill which grants a one-time condonation of penalties on unremitted or delinquent Social Security System (SSS) contribution by employees has been signed by President Arroyo into a law. The Republic Act 9903 or the Social Security Condonation Law of 2009 allows erring employers to remit their employees’ delinquent payments for contributions without paying penalties.
Per [...]

PBR provides computers for NERBAC Caraga

Posted on January 8th, 2010 by Roy

The Philippine Business Registry (PBR) recently gave a set of information technology (IT) equipment to the National Economic Business Assistance Research Assistance Center in Caraga (NERBAC Caraga). The IT equipments were the contribution of PBR to help strengthen the one-stop business assistance centers in all regions.

Abacus unloading its stake in Pacific Online

Posted on December 27th, 2009 by Roy

The Abacus Consolidated Resources & Holdings Inc. (ACRHI) announced that it will be unloading is entire stake in the Pacific Online Systems Corp., the exclusive online lottery system provider of the Philippine Charity Sweepstake Offices in the Visayas and Mindanao.

Hyundai capped 2009 with the launching of all-new Tucson

Posted on December 11th, 2009 by Roy

Last December 7, the yearend celebration in which Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI) was a part of, was held at the A. Venue Hall in Makati City. It was an event where HARI capped 2009 with a bang at the 2nd annual Media Noche Choral Festival where three groups from their media partners vied for [...]

About home security

Posted on December 9th, 2009 by Roy

We  love our family. That is why aside for making sure that we are ablo provide them a better future, we always look after their safety and protection. We always make it a point that we a fool proof home security system to guard them when we are away from  home.

Extension of LRT-2 to Tondo and Antipolo being studied

Posted on November 19th, 2009 by Roy

The LRT-2 which currently runs 13.8 kilometers and traverses five cities in Metro Manila – which are Pasig, Marikina, Quezon City, San Juan, and Manila along the major thoroughfares of Marcos Highway, Aurora Boulevard, Ramon Magsaysay Boulevard, Legarda and Recto, is undergoing study for its on both its east and west end.

Comelec ready for the filing of certificate of candidacy

Posted on November 18th, 2009 by Roy

All systems go! The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is all set and ready to receive poll candidates who will be filing their certificates of candidacy (CoCs) starting tomorrow, Friday, November 20 until midnight of December 1, 2009.
Yes, the preparations for the May 10, 2010 elections get into high gear as the Comelec awaits the CoCs [...]

Smart acquires Chikka

Posted on November 14th, 2009 by Roy

Chikka Holdings Ltd., the pioneer of free web-based PC-to-phone instant messaging system in the country will be acquired by the leading wireless provider Smart Communications, in a transaction that is expected to be completed next month.

Metaphil received ISO 9001:2000 certification again

Posted on November 7th, 2009 by Roy

The Aboitiz company’s Metaphil is once again recommended by TUV SUD for certification maintenance of the prestigious ISO 9001:2000 Quality Management System, with design. An ISO certification is sought by most companies because it is a proof of the companies’ adherence to global quality standards and its commitment to its customers, its workers and its [...]

Comelec tells late registrants to return on Tuesday

Posted on October 31st, 2009 by Roy

Because typhoon Santi has caused power interruption in some parts of Metro Manila and Southern Luzon, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) is making some leeway on its strict adherence to a ‘no extension’ of voters’ registration.
The Comelec yesterday said it will allow registrants in its offices who were affected by the power outage brought by [...]

PERA Law to be implemented in 2010

Posted on October 21st, 2009 by Roy

The PERA Law or the Personal Equity and Retirement Account Law will be implemented by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) in 2010 after different agencies of the government signed its implementing rules and regulations (IRR). BSP Governor Amando M. Tetangco Jr. spearheaded the signing of the memorandum of agreement (MOA) and IRR of PERA [...]

Senate Bill 3479 to cure culture of Filipino Time

Posted on October 19th, 2009 by Roy

The culture of “Filipino Time” has long been ailing the country and it has caused many a discomfort and even losses and misunderstandings to some. To cure this Filipino’s culture of tardiness, which commonly called the “Filipino time,” Senator Edgardo Angara filed Senate Bill 3479 which aims to “breed a new culture of promptness” among [...]

GSIS gave P2 billion in emergency loans

Posted on October 16th, 2009 by Roy

The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) reported that they have already granted up to P2 billion worth of emergency loans from government employees affected by storm Ondoy. The government pension fund said that out of 130,000 emergency loan applications, 103 or a total of P2 billion have already been processed as of October 12.
GSIS started [...]