Windows26: Opposition mounts vs SSS premium hike

January 6, 2024

Hi, reader! Today, we're covering PhilHealth's approval of a 50% increase in benefit packages, the PCG's response to China's 'Monster' ship, and the mounting opposition to the SSS premium hike.

Opposition mounts vs SSS premium hike

Opposition to the scheduled increase in member contributions to the Social Security System (SSS) mounted over the weekend as a group of teachers and a former chief executive of the pension fund asked President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to defer the premium hike.

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PhilHealth approves 50% hike in most benefit packages

The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth), which is not getting any subsidy from the government this year, has proceeded with its earlier plan to approve a 50-percent increase in almost all of its benefit packages.

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More endorsers back 4th impeachment rap vs VP Duterte

With the filing of a majority-endorsed fourth impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte in the offing at the House of Representatives, Deputy Minority Leader France Castro expects moves to oust the country's second-highest official will gain momentum.

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Agri groups warn vs removal of rice labels

The move of the Department of Agriculture (DA) to remove brand labels and premium classifications on imported rice is a "shallow attempt" at addressing price manipulation and will only "deceive" consumers, two groups have claimed.

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PCG sends ship, 2 aircraft to challenge 'The Monster'

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) sent one of its patrol ships and two aircraft to monitor China's biggest coast guard ship after it was spotted off the coast of Zambales province on Saturday.

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EDITORIAL: Curing the 2025 national budget

With criticisms growing in intensity even with the administration's stout defense of the GAA, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. may well be advised to listen more closely to the sentiments of the people and consider curing the budget.

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