House of Representatives Approved SSS Pension Hike Bill

The Lower House of Philippine Congress, the House of Representatives approved on third and final reading a bill mandating a P2,000 across-the-board increase in all monthly Social Security System (SSS) pension. The bill is now at the Upper House of Congress, the Philippine Senate. According to House Bill 5842, the bill seeks to amend Republic … Read more

Claire Adorna Wins First SEA Games 2015 Gold for PH

Triathlete Claire Adorna has won Philippine’s first gold medal in the 2015 Southeast Asian Games in Singapore. Adorna bested the other triathletes on Saturday clocking two hours, 13 minutes and eight seconds to own the gold medal. While, compatriot Kim Mangrobang landed second with a time of two hours, 14 minutes and 26 seconds. The Filipinas … Read more

Viral: Cop Buys Anti-Rabies for Beggar Praised by Netizens

Netizens lauded a cop who was caught on camera helping a beggar in buying an anti-rabies medicine at the San Lazaro Hospital in Manila. The photo was first posted by Facebook user Celine Anne Giguera Hugo who posted it online and was shared by the official Facebook Page of the Philippine National Police. According to … Read more

June 12, 2015 Holiday: 117th Philippine Independence Day (Theme)

Filipinos from different parts of the country and those who are living in various countries worldwide is set to celebrated the 117th Philippine Independence Day celebration this coming June 12, 2015. The Philippine government already declared the Independence Day as a Regular Holiday based upon Proclamation No. 831 signed by Pres. Aquino. See Also: June … Read more

Fil-Am Armless Pilot Jessica Cox Honored in Los Angeles

Jessica Cox, the Filipino-American motivational speaker and armless pilot continues to be handed more and more awards and honors despite living without arms as he is back in Los Angeles, California racking up another honor. The 30-year-old motivational speaker was honored by Women of Inspiration on behalf of Shane’s Inspiration, an international project that helps … Read more