Day: November 12, 2025

Manila: The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) announced on Wednesday that its mobile application, GSIS Touch, reached a major milestone, surpassing 2 million registered users, representing a significant portion of its more than 2.7 million members and pensioners. According to Philippines News Agency, this achievement marks another success in the state pension fund’s digital transformation journey, which has led to the 99.6-percent digitalization of its frontline services. “Reaching 2 million users for GSIS Touch is a clear signal that we are on the right track with our digital-first approach,” GSIS President and General Manager Wick Veloso said in a news

Dinagat islands: Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman on Wednesday led the delivery of relief assistance and inspected the damaged infrastructure in the municipalities of Tubajon and Loreto in Dinagat Islands. According to Philippines News Agency, Pangandaman spearheaded the relief and recovery operations in the towns severely affected by Typhoon Tino (international name Kalmaegi), following President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to ensure swift recovery in disaster-stricken areas. She facilitated the distribution of approximately 2,600 family food packs and 250 tents from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), as well as 397 non-food family packs provided by the Office of

Manila: The reported death toll from Super Typhoon Uwan (international name Fung-wong) has climbed to 27, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said Wednesday. According to Philippines News Agency, the disaster response agency revealed that out of the total fatalities, 19 were reported from the Cordillera Administrative Region. This includes nine from Ifugao, four from Benguet, and three each from Kalinga and Mountain Province. In addition, three deaths occurred in Nueva Vizcaya province in Cagayan Valley. Further fatalities were reported in Catanduanes, Capiz, Samar, Sulu, and an unidentified province currently being verified by the NDRRMC. The storm

Manila: An official of Siemens is optimistic about the sustained growth of their operations in the Philippines as more domestic players turn to smart infrastructure. Fabian Bergeron, Siemens Inc. Philippines President and Chief Executive Officer, highlighted the positive outlook during the ceremonial turnover of command from his predecessor, Jose Marie Enrico Buergo, on Tuesday evening. Bergeron emphasized that the decarbonization initiatives undertaken by more power producers in the country are set to bolster Siemens’ business, as the company provides components and technologies designed to help reduce the carbon footprint of power producers. According to Philippines News Agency, Bergeron noted that

Tokyo: The Japanese government is set to increase its visa issuance fees starting fiscal year 2026, marking the first fee hike in 48 years, according to official sources on Wednesday. This revision will also impact fees for foreign nationals seeking to change or renew their residence status and will be included in Japan’s upcoming comprehensive economic measures. The new measure is scheduled to be implemented starting in April. According to Philippines News Agency, the current visa issuance fees stand at 3,000 yen for a single-entry visa, significantly lower than the USD185, or approximately 29,000 yen, charged for a US visa.