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SSS Launches EMV-Equipped, Dual-Function MySSS Card

QUEZON CITY – In response to the 8 September 2025 directive issued by Department of Finance Secretary and Social Security Commission ex-officio Chair Ralph G. Recto to roll out faster services to pensioners and members, the Social Security System (SSS) has officially launched the MySSS Card – designed to transform the way Filipino workers, pensioners, and their beneficiaries access their social security benefits and financial services.  SSS President and Chief Executive Officer Robert Joseph Montes De Claro stated that the MySSS Card fulfills two purposes. It acts as an official ID, replacing the long-standing Unified Multi-Purpose Identification (UMID) card. It also operates as a fully functional debit card linked to a savings account.  De Claro noted that the card is equipped with an EMV chip. It is integrated with the Philippine Identification System (PhilSys) eVerify and biometric authentication. This provides a safe and convenient way for members to access SSS benefits an...

Proud to be a Media Partner of Pride Philippines 2025

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🌈✨ LIVE WITH PRIDE! ✨🌈 📍 Ayala Malls Feliz 📅 June 23–25, 2025 💖 For the benefit of The Golden Gays This Pride Month, let’s celebrate with purpose, passion, and pride! Join us for a vibrant Fashion Show Extravaganza featuring trailblazing icons from: 👑 Mr. Bear Philippines 👑 Tmboy Philippines 👑 Mr. Gay World Philippines ❤️ Love Pride Together with the incredible support of: 🎭 Hataraku 🌈 One Diwata Organization Inc. 🌍 Trippers Pilipinas Organization 💜 Parea Bi Alliance 🌟 Every strut on the runway is a tribute to love, diversity, and the enduring strength of our LGBTQIA+ community—especially our elders. Proceeds and love go to The Golden Gays, honoring those who paved the way with pride and resilience. 🎶 Expect music, style, power—and a whole lot of heart. Let’s shine brighter, together. #thephilippinepostnewstoday  #thephilippineseventnewstv  #PrideMonth2025  #AyalaMallsFeliz  #todayph25 #themanilastandard  #TheManilaTimes  #national...

MAFBEX 2025 turns up the heat with non-stop culinary activities and innovation

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Manila, Philippines. EAT’S FINALLY BACK! Worldbex Services International (WSI) welcomes all food lovers and food businesses to attend this event and see how the Philippine F&B industry continues to grow and innovate, happening from June 11 to 15, 2025, at the World Trade Center Metro Manila! The Manila Foods and Beverages Exposition (MAFBEX) returns this year to bring you the 19th edition of the biggest and tastiest food & beverage expo in the Philippines! Unlike other F&B events, MAFBEX sets itself apart with its unique activities and highlights. These highlights will serve as a great introduction to the world-class potential of the Philippine food & beverage industry, attracting not only the Filipino market but also internationally. It is also proven by its ever-growing foot traffic, reaching 52,000 quality audiences! Chefs of the World Located at the Main Lobby of the World Trade Center, the Chefs of the World stage shines a spotlight on ...

PCCI-QC Holds 5th Quezon City International Business Conference "Building Tomorrow Together"

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QUEZON CITY - The 5th Quezon City International Business Conference will be held on Friday day (Feb. 28) with the theme: “Building Tomorrow Together: Future Proofing Business, Driving Sustainable and Fostering Equitable Economy” at the M.I.C.E in Quezon City Hall Complex. In a press conference, Dr. Carl Balita, Chairman Emeritus of Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry-Quezon City  (PCCI-QC) said that we are proud in staging the first International Business Conference in Quezon City. The PCCIQC has been adjudged for being the Most Outstanding PCCI Chapter in the Philippines for two years in a row — 2023 and 2024. The conference is a collaboration between the PCCI-QC and the Quezon City Local Government Unit (QC LGU). The event was intended to help small-scale businesses, also known as Nano enterprises.   The conference aimed to foster partnerships for a sustainable future. It also showcased the QC LGU's initiatives, including the Business Permit an...

The Largest Pharmaceutical, Medical & Healthcare Exhibition on February 25-27

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Philippine Pharma & Healthcare, the Largest Pharmaceutical, Medical & Healthcare Exhibition in Philippines will be taking place from 25 – 27 February, 2025 at the SMX Convention Center , Manila, Philippines. The exhibition will be the gateway to the South East Asian Business Community in Philippines. It is the premier exhibition series in this sector in the South East Asian region. The international expo provides an immense opportunity to capture the untapped market of the South East Asian Region through Philippines. The show is organised by ACE Group. It is one of the shows in the umbrella of upcoming shows being organised in the ASEAN region. Register HERE for free ticket 

PH Gears Up for Improved Business climate with PPP Benchmarks on 2024 B-READY Rrport

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Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) Secretary Ernesto V. Perez underscored the importance of a whole-of-nation approach and active participation of the private sector in addressing areas for improvement identified in the 2024 World Bank Group (WBG) Business Ready (B-READY) report. This was highlighted during the ARTA and WBG joint forum titled 'New Insights on the Philippine Business Environment: Exploring the World Bank Business Ready Report' on 03 February 2025, at the Quezon City Hall's Meetings, Incentives, Conference, and Exhibits (MICE) Center.  "To be able to implement those maximum reforms [in the Philippine business environment], we need the support of the private sector because we all know that the primary driver of economic growth is really the private sector," ARTA Secretary Perez said.   The ARTA and WBG joint forum convened top economists, policymakers, researchers, and business leaders for in-depth discussions focused on policies and service...

QC MAYOR BELMONTE SIGNS RULES REQUIRING QC RESTAURANTS TO DISPLAY CALORIE COUNTS

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Quezon City - Quezon City restaurants are one step closer to displaying calorie counts in their menus as Mayor Joy Belmonte officially signed the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of the city's calorie labeling ordinance. This means that starting December 2025, food establishments with five or more branches in Quezon City will display calorie counts in their menus as part of the first phase of implementation. In a media briefing held at Quezon City Hall, Mayor Belmonte shared that calorie labeling will help QCitizens make informed food choices by gaining insight into the number of calories they are consuming. “Sa pamamagitan ng hakbang na ito, mas magiging empowered na ang ating mga residente dahil kapag may calorie count labels na sa mga menu ng mga restaurant, may kapangyarihan ang QCitizen na pumili ng masustansyang pagkain. Dahil sa tamang impormasyon, maisusulong din natin ang isang lungsod na prayoridad ang pangangalaga sa kalusugan. (With this step, our re...