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Ex-SSS chief denies dismissal, abuse of funds

By Alexis Romero | April 27, 2018 - 12:00am

Former Social Security System chairman Amado Valdez insisted yesterday that he was not fired and that there was no abuse of funds during his stint in the pension fund.

Headlines

Ex-SSS chief Amado Valdez: I wasn’t fired

By Mary Grace Padin | February 14, 2018 - 12:00am

Social Security Commission chairman Amado Valdez clarified yesterday that he was not fired by President Duterte but was simply...

Headlines

Duterte lets go of SSS chairman and commissioner

By Alexis Romero | February 13, 2018 - 12:01am

President Duterte has terminated the services of Social Security System chairman Amado Valdez and SSS commissioner Jose Gabriel...

Headlines

The battle for NAIA

By Iris Gonzales | January 16, 2018 - 12:00am

WHEN Yosemite Sam, the heavily bearded antagonist of Bugs Bunny grew tired of trying to beat his archenemy, he finally heaved a sigh of frustration and said, “If you can’t beat them, join them.&rdqu...

Business

Members contribution sa SSS ‘di tataas

By Angie dela Cruz | January 11, 2018 - 12:00am

Ipinaliwanag ng Social Security System (SSS) na walang ipatutupad na pagtataas ng monthly contribution sa mga miyembro...

Bansa

New SSS chair backs proposed pension reforms

October 28, 2016 - 12:44pm

Newly-appointed Social Security Commission Chairman Amado Valdez has expressed support for lawmakers pursuing pension reforms,...

Headlines

Stock market may remain weak this week

By Iris Gonzales | September 5, 2016 - 12:00am

The market may trade within the 7,700 to 7,850 levels this week, with sentiment still weak which could drag the market toward...

Business

Poe eyes Bongbong DNA test after polls

By Marvin Sy | February 1, 2016 - 10:00am

She’s open to the idea of a DNA test with her long-rumored “brother,” Sen. Ferdinand Marcos Jr., but if...

Headlines

Valencia Lecture series set

January 29, 2016 - 12:00am

In response to growing interest in the media, the Teodoro F. Valencia Foundation, Inc.

Entertainment

SC to continue oral arguments on Poe DQ

By Evelyn Macairan | January 25, 2016 - 9:00am

Oral arguments on Sen. Grace Poe’s petition against  the Commission on Elections (Comelec)’s cancellation of her certificate of candidacy for president are set to continue this afternoon at the Supreme...

Headlines