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Pasay City: The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) showcased its ongoing shift toward member-centered governance and digital service delivery during the 2025 Annual Members’ Conference of the Philippine Government Employees Association (PGEA) held at the GSIS head office in Pasay City. According to Philippines News Agency, the state pension fund said on Monday that rather than simply presenting updates, the event served as a platform for active dialogue between GSIS leadership and government employees, who raised specific concerns on healthcare coverage, housing, and digital accessibility. GSIS President and General Manager Arnulfo Veloso emphasized the role of direct member feedback in

Manila: The Provincial Health Office (PHO) of Dinagat Islands has denied circulating reports of confirmed mpox cases (monkeypox) in the province. In a public advisory issued Monday, the PHO clarified that no laboratory-confirmed mpox cases have been detected in the area, despite social media posts last week claiming otherwise. According to Philippines News Agency, the advisory highlighted the presence of mpox cases in neighboring regions, which poses an imminent threat, underscoring the importance of continued vigilance among residents. The PHO advised the public to adopt preventive measures such as regular disinfection of surfaces, wearing face masks, and observing proper hygiene

Manila: The Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) raised PHP28.6 billion from the Treasury bills auction on Monday, exceeding the initial offer of PHP25 billion. “The auction was 3.4 times oversubscribed, attracting PHP84.3 billion in total tenders, prompting the Committee to double the accepted non-competitive bids for the 364-day T-bills to PHP7.2 billion,” the BTr stated. According to Philippines News Agency, total tenders for the 91-day T-bills reached PHP25.6 billion. The Auction Committee accepted PHP8 billion, with the yield settling at 5.468 percent. The BTr also raised PHP8 billion from the 182-day Treasury bills, with total tenders reaching PHP30.3 billion and

Manila: The Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation, and Unity (OPAPRU) has praised the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) for approving the release of PHP1.4 billion in funding dedicated to community development initiatives under the “PAyapa at MAsaganang PamayaNAn” (PAMANA) Program. According to Philippines News Agency, OPAPRU Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. highlighted that the funding demonstrates President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s commitment to ensuring that no Filipino is left behind in the pursuit of peace and inclusive progress. He also expressed gratitude to Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman and her team for their support in facilitating the release

Quezon City: The Unified 911 Emergency System will officially go live in July in the National Capital Region (NCR), Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), and Regions 1 (Ilocos) and 7 (Central Visayas), Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla said on Monday. In a press conference at the Quezon City Police District headquarters, Remulla announced that the Unified 911 will be powered by cutting-edge technology and will be expanded to other regions in the succeeding months, in line with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive. According to Philippines News Agency, Remulla emphasized the deployment of the latest technology, which includes features