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DOJ Subpoenas Villar Family Over SEC Securities Complaint
DOJ Subpoenas Villar Family, Villar Land Executives Over SEC Securities Complaint MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Justice (DOJ) has issued subpoenas to several members of the Villar family and [...]
20th Congress SB 190 Seeks to Abolish PDEA, DDB
20th Congress SB 190 Proposes Abolition of PDEA and Dangerous Drugs Board MANILA, Philippines — Senate Bill No. 190 in the 20th Congress, filed on July 7, 2025, seeks to [...]
ICC Ends Duterte Hearing; 60-Day Ruling Period
ICC Ends Duterte Hearing; Judges Given 60 Days to Decide on Trial THE HAGUE, Netherlands — Feb. 28, 2026 — The International Criminal Court (ICC) on Friday concluded the confirmation [...]
SSS to Implement 10% Pension Increase in September 2026
SSS to implement 10% pension increase in September 2026 QUEZON CITY — The Social Security System (SSS) will implement a 10% increase in retirement and disability pensions beginning September 2026, [...]
Pag-IBIG Fund Raises 2025 Dividend Rates to 6.62% and 7.12%
Pag-IBIG Fund sets 6.62% P1, 7.12% MP2 dividends for 2025 MANILA, Philippines — The Home Development Mutual Fund (Pag-IBIG Fund) has approved higher dividend rates for members’ 2025 savings, setting [...]