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US offers up to $5 billion in financing for private nuclear power projects in the Philippines
The United States has indicated it could provide up to $5 billion in long-term debt financing for private companies planning nuclear power plants in the Philippines, the Department of Energy (DOE) said. Energy Undersecretary Giovanni Carlo Bacordo told reporters that the US…
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SSS lists 5 conditions for DSWD UPLIFT Group 3 assistance
The Social Security System (SSS) has listed five conditions that members may use to check whether they qualify for Group 3 of the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) UPLIFT Assistance. According to the SSS, a member qualifies for UPLIFT cash aid if: The SSS…
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NPC warns Filipinos against online lending apps that ask for access to phonebook, photo gallery
The National Privacy Commission (NPC) urged the public to be careful when applying for loans through online lending apps, particularly those that ask for access to personal information such as a phone’s contact list. The commission said illegal online lending apps typically ask…
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SSS, DICT sign deal to widen social security coverage for freelancers
The Social Security System (SSS) and the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) have signed an agreement to extend social security coverage to an estimated 1.5 million freelancers and virtual assistants in the Philippines. The two agencies signed a…
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House bill seeks ₱50,000 minimum monthly pay for public teachers
Rep. Antolin “Lenlen” A. Oreta III of the Lone District of Malabon City has filed House Bill No. 11209, which would set the minimum monthly salary of public school teachers at ₱50,000. The House Bills and Index Service stamped the measure as e-filed on September 8, 2026, at 4:54…
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Marcos urges foreign manufacturers to invest in Philippine EV industry
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday urged foreign manufacturers to invest in the Philippines’ electric vehicle (EV) industry, as the government aims for EVs to make up 50% of the country’s vehicle fleet by 2040. Marcos made the call during a visit to the manufacturing and…
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Stricter verification proposed for multiple SIM cards registered under one name
The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) has ordered mobile network operators to conduct know-your-client (KYC) checks on subscribers who have registered more than 100 SIM cards under one name. SIMs whose registered owners cannot show continued possession, control and…
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DOE warns of higher electricity rates after peso breaches ₱64 per dollar
Energy Secretary Sharon Garin said on Tuesday that the peso’s decline against the US dollar could push electricity rates higher, because power companies must spend more pesos on imported fuel. The peso closed at a record ₱64.17 per dollar on October 27, after touching an…
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Why at least 19 governments are urging citizens to prepare for emergencies
At least 19 governments and the European Union, across North America, Europe and Asia, are urging citizens to keep food and water at home for several days. The calls come as countries strengthen preparations for natural disasters, security threats and disruptions to essential…
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UPLIFT payout: When and how to get the third and fourth ₱2,000 tranches
Qualified beneficiaries of the government’s UPLIFT assistance program can expect their third and fourth cash tranches from late October to November. The schedule depends on the beneficiary group and, for Social Security System (SSS) members, on monthly salary credit (MSC).…
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SSS members with ₱10,000 salary credit or below get up to ₱8,000 UPLIFT aid
The Social Security System (SSS) will begin releasing up to ₱8,000 in financial assistance on October 30, 2026, to qualified members with a monthly salary credit (MSC) of ₱10,000 or below. The aid comes under the expanded coverage of the Department of Social Welfare and…
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North Maharlika Energy plans ₱3.2-billion, 12-MW waste-to-energy plant in Pangasinan
North Maharlika Energy Corp. (NMEC) plans to build a 12-megawatt waste-to-energy (WTE) power plant in Urdaneta City, Pangasinan, at a cost of up to ₱3.2 billion. The facility will turn municipal solid waste into electricity for the Luzon grid. The project requires total capital…
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DSWD plans cash assistance program for college students from enrollment to graduation
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is preparing a program that would give qualified Filipino college students cash assistance at three points in their studies: enrollment, continued attendance and graduation. Called the Tuloy Program, the initiative is meant…
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Global ube market valued at $595M, but Philippines earns just $3M
An ube industry group is asking the Department of Agriculture (DA) to strictly enforce the ban on fresh purple yam exports. It says neighboring countries are growing Philippine ube varieties while the Philippines earns only $3 million from a global market valued at about $595…
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House bill seeks to create Pax Silica advanced manufacturing zone in New Clark City
Members of the National Unity Party (NUP), led by House Deputy Speaker Ronaldo Puno, have filed a bill in the House of Representatives to create an Advanced Industries Zone in New Clark City, Tarlac. The proposed zone would serve as the country’s national hub for strategic…
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JET Programme 2027 for Filipinos: Requirements, Salary and How to Apply
The Embassy of Japan in the Philippines is accepting applications for the 2027 Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme, which places foreign graduates in Japanese schools as Assistant Language Teachers (ALT). Filipino citizens who hold a bachelor’s degree may apply. The…
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SSS members earning ₱10,000 or less to receive up to ₱8,000 UPLIFT aid starting Oct. 30
Active Social Security System (SSS) members with a monthly salary credit (MSC) of ₱10,000 or lower will begin receiving up to ₱8,000 in UPLIFT cash aid on Oct. 30, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said on Monday. DSWD Spokesperson Assistant Secretary Irene…
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How to report establishments that refuse to accept the National ID
Filipinos whose National ID is turned down by a bank, shop or office can report the establishment through hotline 1388, email or Facebook, and the business can be fined up to ₱500,000. Republic Act 11055, the PhilSys Act, makes the PhilID an official government-issued ID that…
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Denmark Opens Official Job Website to Foreign Workers: What Filipinos Should Know
Denmark has launched an official government website where foreign workers can search for job vacancies in the country. The site, Work in Denmark (https://www.workindenmark.dk), is publicly accessible, and users do not need to register to browse listings. For Filipino jobseekers,…
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DSWD schedules UPLIFT payouts: ₱4,000 for Group 2 on Nov. 6, SSS members from Oct. 30
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has announced the payout schedule for Group 2 and Group 3 beneficiaries of its UPLIFT Assistance program. Group 2 beneficiaries will receive ₱4,000 for the third and fourth installments, while some Group 3 members of the…