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US Launches Follow-Up Strike on Houthi Radar Site

WASHINGTON - The United States launched a follow-up strike against a Houthi target in Yemen early Saturday, after officials said they were not satisfied with the damage inflicted during the initial round of airstrikes late Thursday.U.S. Central Command said it launched the additional strike from the USS Carney, a guided missile destroyer, firing multiple Tomahawk Land Attack Missiles to take out a radar site tha.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 13th, 2024

Marcos cool to rice instead of money as 4Ps aid

The government will still consider the proposal to give rice instead of cash aid to beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program even if President Marcos and Social Welfare Secretary Rex Gatchalian think it may be logistically difficult......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 20th, 2024

Grievance system in 4Ps needs improvement – PIDS

The government needs to enhance the capability of staff in handling complaints and concerns of beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program, as well as improve data management for better implementation of the conditional cash transfer program, according to the Philippine Institute for Development Studies......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 14th, 2024

4Ps recipients warned vs loan sharks, pawning cash cards

The Department of Social Welfare and Development yesterday reiterated its warning to Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program’s beneficiaries against pawning their cash cards, an official said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2024

100,000 4Ps beneficiaries delisted due to fraud

The Department of Social Welfare and Development has so far delisted about 100,000 families from the government’s Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program because of anomalies......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 2nd, 2024

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......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 27th, 2024

DOLE to employers: Excuse working parents during measles vaccination drive

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) encouraged private companies to allow employees accompanying their children during the nationwide Measles-Rubella and Bivalent-Oral Polio Vaccine immunization to be excused from work......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 13th, 2024

DPWH tallies 268 gov’t and school buildings partially destroyed in Hinatuan quake

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in Davao Region reported that a total of 268 school and national government buildings were partially destroyed by the magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur on December 2. The estimated damage amounted to P108,497,894.84 for school buildings and P1,899,365.60 for national government buildings. The damages included cracks on walls and falling debris such as ceilings. According to Engr. Alexander Turingan of DPWH XI, there were no reported damages in Davao Occidental and Davao del Sur. Franz Irag, Office of Civil Defense (OCD) XI operations head, emphasized the importance of addressing damages to school buildings, which also serve as evacuation centers during calamities. Dean Ortiz, spokesperson of DPWH XI, highlighted the agency's focus on national roads and bridges, clarifying that they will respond to requests to inspect private and government buildings. Architect Kashagar Toghyani, officer-in-charge of the Office City Building Official (OCBO) of Davao City, urged private building owners to promptly engage professional engineers to assess structural integrity, especially for buildings housing more than 10 individuals. He emphasized the necessity of fire inspections and transparency with building occupants to ensure their safety. The recent earthquakes did not affect government buildings in the Davao Region, and DPWH is committed to conducting thorough assessments and ensuring the safety of buildings and their occupants in the aftermath of the quake......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

Sara reveals she will run in next polls

Summary: Sara Duterte, the Vice President and Education Secretary, announced her intention to run in the next election during a visit to flood victims in Barangay Bago Gallera. In a Facebook Live video, she mentioned that her brothers, Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte and First District Rep. Paolo “Pulong” Duterte, may not run in the next election, prompting her decision to campaign. However, she did not specify the position she would be running for. The upcoming election will be the 2025 midterm senatorial elections for senators, congressmen, and local officials, with the presidential national elections scheduled for 2028. Duterte also emphasized the importance of barangay development councils in times of calamity and stressed the need for disaster resilience and awareness among barangay officials and children. Additionally, she highlighted the significance of safety and security, urging trust in security personnel and caution against scammers and swindlers. Duterte also emphasized the importance of education for the younger generation and the equal opportunities it provides. This announcement comes amidst her visits to various areas in the Philippines, where she has been extending aid and addressing pertinent issues such as disaster resilience and community safety......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

DSWD trains 400 cash-for-work beneficiaries in San Carlos

DSWD trains 400 cash-for-work beneficiaries in San Carlos.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 24th, 2024

Marcos distributes land titles to beneficiaries in Negros Occidental

Marcos distributes land titles to beneficiaries in Negros Occidental.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

Marcos distributes land titles to beneficiaries in Negros Occidental

Marcos distributes land titles to beneficiaries in Negros Occidental.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

289 beneficiaries get cash aid in 4th District

289 beneficiaries get cash aid in 4th District.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 2nd, 2024

DavNor’s IP women charity beneficiaries

BAE Rosita Q. Zafra, President of the IP Women Federation in Davao del Norte and the Island Garden City of Samal (Igacos), expressed gratitude as Indigenous People (IP) women were named beneficiaries of a charity event held on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at the Philippine Women’s College of Davao (PWC)......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

DSWD introduces 3 schemes to distribute financial aid

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — To fast-track the distribution of financial assistance to social pension beneficiaries, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) issued Memorandum Circular No. 17, introducing three delivery schemes. This includes cash advances of special disbursing officers (SDOs) of the agency, door-to-door delivery for beneficiaries in critical condition, and the transfer of.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 20th, 2024

Marcos distributes cash aid to 2,000 beneficiaries in Negros Occidental

Marcos distributes cash aid to 2,000 beneficiaries in Negros Occidental.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 14th, 2024

40 ka LGU ming-nominate og beneficiaries sa ‘Negosyo’

40 ka LGU ming-nominate og beneficiaries sa ‘Negosyo’.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024

50,000 CARP beneficiaries in Nasugbu to lose land

At least 50,000 farmers in Nasugbu, Batangas, who were beneficiaries of the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program, face eviction following a ruling of the Department of Agrarian Reform canceling their certificates of land ownership awards......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 9th, 2024

DOLE releases P4.7-M aid to TUPAD beneficiaries in Dumaguete

DOLE releases P4.7-M aid to TUPAD beneficiaries in Dumaguete.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 28th, 2024

Tesla shareholders asked to vote again on Musks $56 billion payout

Electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla is set to ask its shareholders to reinstate CEO Elon Musk’s $56 billion pay package, following a Delaware judge’s decision to.....»»

Category: newsSource:  thedailyguardianRelated NewsApr 17th, 2024