Public Affairs

Higher member availments boost SSS benefit releases for maternity, sickness

The Social Security System (SSS) released P3.88 billion and P1.65 billion for maternity and sickness claims, respectively, for the first nine months of 2015, with corresponding double-digit growths of 21 percent and 18 percent in benefit payments due to the increase in number of availing members. SSS Vice President for Benefits Administration Agnes E. San Jose said the state-run agency granted maternity benefits for 191,064 members within January to September this year, higher by 19 […]

SSS to release P6.34 billion for 13th month pensions

The Social Security System (SSS) has earmarked a total of P6.34 billion for the 13th month pensions of over two million SSS pensioners for retirement, disability and death which is scheduled for release to the pensioners’ bank accounts and via mail this December. SSS Vice President for Benefits Administration Division Agnes E. San Jose, in a statement said that with the 13th month pension, SSS pensioners would receive double the amount of their regular monthly […]

Let go of old bank notes

If you are one of those still holding on to old bank notes (New Design Series or NDS) for sentimental or other reasons or if you received as change from your “suki” fruit vendor dark-colored peso bills after paying your purchases, be sure you dispose of these bills right away, or else be left holding “demonetized”, or value-less money. Infographics by Dex Magno

Power interruption mararanasan sa Isabela at Zambales

Ilang oras na mawawalan ng suplay ng kuryente sa ilang bahagi ng Isabela at Zambales sa araw ng Biyernes, Disyembre 11. Sa advisory ng National Grid Corporation of the Philippines ang power interruption ay magsisimula ng alas-ocho ng umaga hanggang alas-singko ng hapon sa ilang bahagi ng Santiago City at Ramon sa Isabela. (Agila Probinsya Correspondent Lyn Cabrido)

BSP reminds public regarding the use of old money bills

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas reminded the public that old money bills can no longer be used by January 1, 2016 but the public can still exchange said bills for new ones until December 31, 2016. Overseas Filipino workers should register themselves to the BSP’s website until December 31, 2016 and can exchange up to Php 10, 000 worth of old money bills once they returned to the country. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay […]

LTFRB asks the public to avail holiday express bus

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board is encouraging the public to avail of the holiday express bus service which aims to solve the serious traffic problem during the holiday season. According to the LTFRB, said express buses will conduct a non-stop trip between stations. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/H-rRNsw6Wq0

Holiday Hazards Prevention Month

The holiday season can be a source of a lot of memories Let us not let these dangers give us that worst memories Instead, follow these tips to have a peaceful and fruitful holiday season: December is Holiday Hazards Prevention Month Infographics by Dexter Magno Research by Clark Jason Mangahas

New scam in NAIA

There is a new scam in the Ninoy Aquino International Airport as the Bureau of Immigration warned against fake Immigration agents who approached overseas Filipino workers to extort cash. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)

Eagle News Special Report – Tahanan sa Lansangan

Paano nga ba mabuhay ang mga nakatira sa lansangan? Marami sa ating mga kababayan ang patuloy na nalulugmok sa kahirapan, kung saan inaakala nilang sa kanilang pagluwas sa Maynila ay malulutas ang kanilang mga suliraning pangpinansiyal. Dahil sa hirap ng buhay at kawalan ng mataas na pinag-aralan ay nahihirapan ding makahanap ng mas maayos na ikabubuhay. Dahil na rin sa suliraning ito ay napipilitan ang marami na tumira sa mga lansangan. Alamin natin sa special […]

Main roads still closed due to APEC

According to the Highway Patrol Group of the Philippine National Police, several main roads in Metro Manila remain closed due to the Asia-Pacific Economic Summit. For more information regarding the closed roads, please watch the accompanying video. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/cd5h41IxQW8

Tips on how to avoid “Tanim-Bala” extortion scheme in airports.

The infamous “laglag bala” or “tanim bala” had caused a media field day, widely reported and covered in newspapers, radios and televisions and in the internet as well. Some employee had even lost their jobs when the authorities found out that their luggage are said to contain bullets. Now that holiday is coming shortly, many of us will be going in and out of the country for a vacation and sightseeing. Here’s some more tips […]