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Pag-IBIG Fund has released ₱5.82 billion under its Special Assistance for Financial Emergencies (SAFE) Loan as of July 22, providing aid to 803,769 members in less than six weeks since the program started on June 10.
Consumers will experience a slight increase in their July electricity bills following a rise in national grid transmission charges.
The Federation of Free Workers (FFW) welcomed Finance Secretary Ralph Recto's proposal to improve PhilHealth benefits for paying members, but warned that better benefits should never come at the expense of universal healthcare or the diversion of PhilHealth funds.
Under the government's Expanded 4PH initiative, Pag-IBIG Fund announced promotional rates of 4.5% and 5.75% for low-cost to open-market homes to support affordable homeownership.
The Federation of Free Workers argues that a nationwide P200 wage hike will trigger a positive velocity of money across regional economies, benefiting neighborhood micro-enterprises.
Mindanao MSMEs are deploying decentralized artificial intelligence tools to optimize efficiency and bypass massive infrastructure capital requirements.
Property owners in Cagayan de Oro have until July 5, 2026, to clear delinquent real property taxes with zero accrued penalties or surcharges.
Pag-IBIG Fund has rolled out new promotional interest rates for housing loans up to P10 million, aiming to lower monthly amortization costs for Filipino families until 2026.
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — A Commission on Audit (COA) special report has flagged the bulk water supply agreement between the Cagayan de Oro City Water District (COWD) and Cagayan de Oro Bulk Water Inc. (COBI), revealing steep price increases for local households alongside unresolved infrastructure delays and water loss levels that exceed national regulatory limits.