‘PWDs, single parents should get birth certificates for free’
The ACT-CIS party-list yesterday vowed to push for a law that will make the acquisition of birth certificates and other government clearances free of charge to persons with disabilities and single parents......»»
Solo parents to get P1K monthly subsidy
The Local Solo Parents' Ordinance, recently approved by the 20th City Council of Davao City, promises a monthly subsidy of approximately P1,000 for eligible beneficiaries. Councilor Tricia Ann Villafuerte highlighted the ordinance's significance in providing vital support to solo parents and their children, as there are approximately 6,000 solo parents in Davao City. This ordinance is an adaptation of the national law, Republic Act 8972, customized to address the unique needs of solo parents in the city. It aims to meet the essential needs of mothers and their children, including school supplies, consultation, laboratory diagnostics, and financial assistance, such as medical, death, and burial aid. Additionally, solo parents will receive a monthly monetary subsidy of P1,000 and are entitled to a 10 percent discount on select basic commodities, similar to senior citizens and Persons with Disability (PWD). To qualify for the benefits, applicants must submit necessary documents and meet specific criteria, while disqualification grounds include changes in civil status and provision of necessary assistance by the other biological parent as per the Family Code of the Philippines. It's important to note that individuals under the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) are ineligible for the Local Solo Parents' Ordinance......»»
DSWD may ‘Program SOLo’ para sa single parents: We’re here to support you!
HINDI na magiging “feeling lonely” ang mga mahal nating single parents! May bagong programa kasi ang Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) na tiyak na dadamayan at susuportahan ang mga single parent sa pag-aalaga ng kanilang mga anak. Ito ang tinatawag nilang “Strengthening Opportunities for Lone Parents” program o Program SOLo. Ayon sa DSWD,.....»»
260,000 PWDs benefit from DSWD ‘cash-for-work’ program
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) reported on Friday that roughly 260,000 persons with disabilities (PWDs) have availed benefits from its Kapangyarihan at Kaunlaran sa Barangay-Cash-For-Work (KKB-CFW) Program. According to DSWD Assistant Secretary Romel Lopez, the objective of the CFW is to give temporary employment to PWDs or their family.....»»
UP offers 24 free online courses with training certificates
The University of the Philippines Open University is offering 24 free online courses on a diverse range of topics — from business analytics to graphic design — that will grant its completers training certificates they can add to their resume......»»
Free PhilHealth coverage OK’d for solo parents
Single parents will now be entitled to free coverage of the state-run Philippine Health Insurance Corp. as provided under the law expanding the economic benefits for single fathers and mothers, a senior administration lawmaker disclosed yesterday......»»
Free hospitalization sa Toledo alang sa seniors, PWDs, PDLs
Free hospitalization sa Toledo alang sa seniors, PWDs, PDLs.....»»
Seniors, PWDs to get P125/week discount starting March
Seniors, PWDs to get P125/week discount starting March.....»»
Gov’t readies new discount guidelines for seniors, PWDs
The national government is crafting new guidelines to expand the monthly discount cap on grocery items and prime commodities for senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PWDs). Cherryl Carbonell, officer in charge of the Department of Trade and Industry’s (DTI) Consumer Policy and Advocacy Bureau, said on Saturday what they have now was an initial.....»»
Comelec: 5 a.m. to 7 a.m. of election day is reserved for seniors, PWDs
MANILA, Philippines — Senior citizens, persons with disabilities (PWDs), and pregnant women will have the voting precincts to themselves from 5 a.m. to 7 a.m. on election day in 2025, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said on Wednesday. According to Comelec Chair George Erwin Garcia, the voting precincts will be exclusively available to persons meeting any.....»»
Senate probes Filipino citizenship for sale scam
Senators expressed alarm yesterday over a possible crime ring in local civil registrars that has allowed foreign citizens to fraudulently apply for live birth certificates......»»
Chinese nationals arrested for obtaining gov t IDs illegally — BI
During the operation which was carried out by three different agencies, various Philippine-issued IDs such as driver’s licenses, postal IDs and birth certificates were discovered and confiscated from the foreign nationals......»»
DSWD-11 launches ‘Program SOLo’ for solo parents in Davao
IN A significant move towards supporting solo parents in the region, the Department of Social Welfare and Development-Davao Region (DSWD-Davao) officially launched the Program SOLo (Strengthening Opportunities for Lone Parents) on March 14, 2024. The launch took place through a ceremonial signing of the Memorandum of Agreement between the Local Government of Panabo and DSWD-Davao......»»
Solo parents deserve bigger cash subsidy – Rep. Chan
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu – Solo parents, who are receiving minimum and below minimum wage, deserve more than the P1, 000 cash subsidy that is provided for in the Expanded Solo Parents Welfare Act. This was according to Lapu-Lapu City Lone District Representative Cindi King-Chan. Chan, who delivered a privilege speech during the “All Women Legislators.....»»
Solo parents get P3K financial assistance
Solo parents get P3K financial assistance.....»»
Get kids jabbed versus pertussis, parents urged
Get kids jabbed versus pertussis, parents urged.....»»
My light : Gal Gadot gives birth to 4th child
"Wonder Woman" star Gal Gadot gave birth to her 4th child with husband Jaron Varsano......»»
‘AwiTeofilo’ commemorates Camomot s 110th birth anniversary
‘AwiTeofilo’ commemorates Camomot s 110th birth anniversary.....»»
Maureen Wroblewitz nakaranas ng side effects sa birth control pills
NAPILITANG gumamit ng birth control pills ang model-beauty queen na si Maureen Wroblewitz dahil sa mga abnormality sa kanyang menstrual cycle. Dahil dito, napatunayan ng dalaga na totoong may mga side effects na pwedeng maranasan ang mga babaeng gumagamit ng hormonal contraceptives. Sa kanyang Instagram account, nag-open up ang Asia’s Next Top Model Cycle 5.....»»
In Negros Occidental, young bride gives birth minutes before Valentine’s Day wedding
'It was indeed as double celebration of marriage and life in one sitting,' says Moises Padilla Mayor Ella Celestina Garcia-Yulo, who administered the wedding of the couple at the municipal health office where the bride had just given birth.....»»
Report: Pauleen Luna gives birth to 2nd girl
Pauleen Luna has reportedly given birth to her second baby with host Vic Sotto. .....»»