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Manila: State-run Land Bank of the Philippines has introduced OptiSaver Plus, a new savings account designed to assist Filipinos in growing their funds while providing free insurance coverage for enhanced financial security. The launch aims to combine the advantages of higher savings potential with built-in financial protection. According to Philippines News Agency, OptiSaver Plus is an upgraded version of the previous OptiSaver account, offering a tiered interest rate of up to 4 percent per annum. This new account provides depositors with free insurance coverage, which is determined by their Average Daily Balance (ADB). The personal accident insurance included in the

Mandaluyong City: The House of Representatives on Wednesday formally served the motion to the Office of the Vice President (OVP) notifying Vice President Sara Duterte of the impeachment proceedings initiated against her. According to Philippines News Agency, the Entry with Motion to Issue Summons was received by the OVP at 11:20 a.m. on Wednesday at its office on the 11th Floor of Robinsons Cybergate Plaza, Mandaluyong City. The motion, received by the Senate on Tuesday, requests Senate President Francis Escudero to issue a writ of summons to Duterte, directing her to respond to the verified impeachment complaint within 10 days

Malate: University of the Philippines tightened up on its defense to prevail over University of Santo Tomas, 7-2, Wednesday in the UAAP Season 87 baseball tournament at the Rizal Memorial Baseball Stadium in Malate. With Kobe Torres at the helm, the Fighting Maroons secured the final three outs to claim victory and join Adamson in third place at 2-2. According to Philippines News Agency, UP head coach Iking Jimenez emphasized the importance of maintaining focus throughout the game. “Every time we talk to these guys, it’s all about motivation. Like what happened before when we had a big lead, they

Manila: There is no security threat despite the anticipated prayer and candlelight rallies to mark the 80th birthday of former president Rodrigo Duterte on March 28, the National Security Council (NSC) said Wednesday. According to Philippines News Agency, NSC Assistant Director General Jonathan Malaya assured in a panel discussion with Palace reporters that there have been no significant security threats identified related to Duterte’s birthday celebrations. “Wala pa naman kaming namo-monitor na significant na security threat with relation to the, kung ano ang puwede mangyari sa (We have not yet monitored any significant security threats in relation to what could

Manila: Parts of the Visayas and Mindanao will experience rains due to a low pressure area (LPA) last spotted 645 kilometers east of southeastern Mindanao, the weather bureau said Wednesday. The LPA is unlikely to develop into a tropical cyclone within the next 24 hours, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said in its 5 a.m. bulletin. According to Philippines News Agency, the LPA will cause scattered rains and thunderstorms over Central and Eastern Visayas, Caraga, Davao Region, and Siquijor. Flash floods or landslides are possible in those areas due to moderate to heavy rains. Meanwhile, the