Day: September 10, 2025

Quezon city: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. announced a groundbreaking multi-year increase in pensions for over 3.8 million Social Security System (SSS) pensioners, set to begin this September. During the ceremonial launch of the SSS Pension Reform Program at the SSS Main Office, Marcos underscored the government’s dedication to safeguarding and rewarding Filipino workers during their retirement years. According to Philippines News Agency, this initiative marks the first instance in the SSS’s 68-year history where pension increases will be implemented over multiple years. The reform plan outlines a 10 percent annual increase for retirement and disability pensioners, while death or

Victorias city: Victorias City in Negros Occidental has adopted an ordinance penalizing the dissemination of false or misleading information using the name or authority of the local government unit (LGU) and its officials. According to Philippines News Agency, the ordinance, titled the ‘Anti-Fake News Announcement Ordinance of Victorias City,’ was principally authored by Vice Mayor Derek Palanca and passed on third and final reading during the City Council’s regular session on September 8. Palanca emphasized that the ordinance is not a general measure against fake news but specifically targets misleading information that exploits the authority or name of the LGU

Muntinlupa city: The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) has arrested a female visitor of an inmate for trying to smuggle illegal drugs into the maximum-security camp of the New Bilibid Prison (NBP) in Muntinlupa City on Tuesday. According to Philippines News Agency, BuCor Director General Gregorio Pio Catapang Jr. identified the suspect as Rhea Mercado, a registered visitor of person deprived of liberty Edgardo Mercado, who is currently confined at Dorm 1C (Quadrant 1) of the maximum-security camp. NBP Superintendent, Corrections Chief Roger Boncales, disclosed that Mercado was reluctant to undergo the necessary security procedures, specifically the X-ray body scanning. After

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has called on the Social Security System (SSS) and Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) to maintain the integrity of public pension funds, urging them to invest wisely and responsibly. The appeal was made during the SSS’s 68th anniversary and the launch of the 2025 Pension Reform Program. According to Philippines News Agency, President Marcos highlighted the trust placed in these institutions by millions of hardworking Filipinos. He reminded the leadership that each member’s contribution is the result of their hard work and sacrifice. Marcos emphasized the duty of these institutions to be there for

Negros oriental: Negros Oriental police have seized more than PHP117.4 million of suspected shabu during the first eight months of this year, an official said Wednesday. Lt. Stephen Polinar, spokesperson of the Negros Oriental Police Provincial Office (NOrPPO), highlighted the vigorous implementation of the campaign against illegal drugs, describing it as a crucial part of the four-point priority agenda of the acting Chief PNP, Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. According to Philippines News Agency, the anti-criminality focus areas also include illegal gambling, loose firearms, and apprehending wanted persons. NOrPPO records indicate that from January to August, 358 anti-illegal drug