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SSS pushes for social security protection of Filipino seafarers

The Social Security System (SSS) assured the social security coverage of all Filipino seafarers and maritime professionals as labor groups, manning agencies, ship owners and government agencies formed the Maritime Industry Tripartite Council (MITC) during a pact signing ceremony in Intramuros, Manila. SSS president and chief executive Rolando Ledesma Macasaet said SSS is one of the members of the newly created MITC, representing the government sector. Macasaet lauded the Department of...

Foreign chambers ask Senate to pass Open Access bill

The Joint Foreign Chambers of the Philippines (JFC) asked the Senate to...

SM, private sector groups agree to create over 1m jobs

The SM Group joined a massive private sector-led campaign to create over...

PLDT to name new CEO in 2025, says Pangilinan

PLDT Inc. chairman Manuel Pangilinan on Thursday hinted at stepping down as...

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Gov’t budget deficit surged by 21.8% to P1.67t last year

The government posted a budget deficit of P1.67 trillion in 2021, up 21.8 percent from the P1.37-trillion gap a year ago, as the 10.6-percent...

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