The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has lifted the cap on survivorship pensions, allowing widows and widowers of government employees to claim higher benefits without restriction. Read more »
The Social Security System (SSS) has launched its first-ever multi-year pension increase, marking a historic milestone in its 68-year history. Read more »
Starting July 2025, banks in the Philippines began implementing a uniform 20% final withholding tax (FWT) on all interest income from bank deposits. Read more »
The gig economy in the Philippines–encompassing freelancers, ride-hailing drivers, delivery riders, and online workers–has rapidly grown in recent years. While freelancing offers flexibility, it also means inconsistent income, lack of benefits, and limited job security. Read more »
Social Security System (SSS) and Pag-IBIG Fund are offering calamity loans to their members to support recovery efforts from the devastating effects of Typhoon Carina. Here’s a guide on where and how to apply for these loans. Read more »
In honor of the late actor Eddie Garcia, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. signed Republic Act 11996, also known as the "Eddie Garcia Law," strives to safeguard and ensure the welfare of workers in the aforementioned industries, sparked by the demise of Garcia while shooting a television series. Read more »
