Arroyo OKs 1-year suspension of payments for SSS, GSIS loans
A one-year suspension of payments for salary and housing loans of members of the Social Security System (SSS) and Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has been approved to help victims of Tropical Storm “Ondoy” and Typhoon “Pepeng,” an economic adviser of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo said Monday.
Housing group asserts role in nat’l recovery
WITH ITS forthcoming national convention, the largest organization of subdivision and housing developers in the Philippines is reasserting itself in playing a key role in the country’s economic recovery.
Palace steps into Palawan’s P1-B loan row
Malacañang has directed the Philippine Veterans Bank (PVB) to answer the issues raised by a civil society group that plans to sue for graft key officials of the provincial government if it pushes ahead with a P1.1-billion bank loan.
Loren grills Noli, leaves Miriam amused
The exchange was so heated it made everyone wonder whether bitter rivals Sen. Loren Legarda and Vice President Noli de Castro had indeed reconciled as claimed earlier.
De Castro: Arroyo backing will help me decide
While he was not actively seeking support from anyone in particular, Vice President Noli de Castro said an endorsement from President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo would help him decide on whether to seek the presidency.