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Gov’t already spent P275M in typhoon aid — DSWD
The two weather disturbances that struck the country a couple of weeks ago have affected 3.2 million Filipinos, the Department of Social Welfare and Development said Saturday. "And the total cost of humanitarian assistance is 275 million plus pesos — this is provided by DSWD, LGUs, NGOs, and other partners," DSWD Disaster Response Management Bureau Chief, Director Chris Mathay, said. At the weekly Saturday News Forum in Quezon City, Mathay disclosed that the severe typhoons, "Egay" and "Falcon", have made "Secretary Rex Gatchalian to fully loaded all badly-affected areas in the country with family food packs." He said Gatchalian also instructed them "to give emergency cash transfers" for Filipinos to buy other important needs like medicines. "That’s not just it, sabi din niya na magbibigay din tayo ng cash for work, this is, katumbas ng daily minimum wage at sa ganoon ay mabigyan ng hanapbuhay ang ating mga kababayan na nawalan ng trabaho. And, mayroon din tayong early recovery cash grants para sa mga nasiraan ng bahay at para sa ganoon matulungan natin silang bumangon muli," Mathay further explained. He added that there are still available relief resources that amounted to P2.2 billion. "These are standby funds, quick response funds. This is cash and iyong cost of stock files natin, ito iyong mga food and non-food items — iyong food items is iyong family food packs, tapos iyong non-food items ay iyong mga kitchen kit, hygiene kit, sleeping kit, family kit; family kit, ang contents nito ay iyong mga clothing for the whole family, sa ama, sa ina at sa mga bata. Ang cost of stockpiles nito ay nasa P1.8 billion pesos," Mathay said. Meanwhile, Gatchalian also over the weekend, conducted a series of disaster response meetings with the heads of the LGUs in Central Luzon. After conferring with Bulacan Governor Daniel Fernando, Gatchalian headed over to Pampanga for a luncheon meeting with Governor Dennis "Delta" Pineda and Vice-Governor Lilia "Baby" Pineda. Gatchalian and top Pampanga provincial officials discussed the possible collaboration efforts to assist the Typhoon "Egay"-affected residents, including the provision of Emergency Cash Transfer (ECT). Concluding these meetings was an appointment with Bataan Governor Jose Enrique “Joet” Garcia III at the provincial capitol. The main agenda of the meeting was focused on the number of family food packs (FFPs) and other augmentation support for typhoon-stricken residents and communities of the local government of Bataan. The post Gov’t already spent P275M in typhoon aid — DSWD appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Addressing poverty, hunger toward inclusive econ recovery
As President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos prepares to deliver his second State of the Nation Address today, I remain hopeful that this can be an opportunity to highlight concrete steps towards a path of full and inclusive economic recovery. I am optimistic that this platform where all branches of government come together to listen to the priorities of the President can strengthen our unity and commitment to uphold the administration’s eight-point Philippine Development Plan 2023-2028, which includes food security, supply chain management, energy costs, healthcare and social protection, infrastructure development, green economy, market competition, and entrepreneurship. As I always say, “Dapat po ay walang maiwan na Pilipino lalo na po ang mga mahihirap nating kababayan. Dapat po walang magutom. Importante po ang laman ng tiyan at trabaho po para sa bawat Pilipino (No Filipino should be left behind, especially our poor countrymen. No one should go hungry. Food and work are important for every Filipino).” Amidst the recent lifting of the State of Public Health Emergency due to the Covid-19 pandemic, ensuring food security for all Filipinos must remain a top priority of the Marcos Administration. It is in this light that I fully support President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr.’s “Walang Gutom 2027: Food Stamp Program”, which was recently launched in Tondo, Manila. As one of the priority programs of the Department of Social Welfare and Development, the FSP seeks to reduce involuntary hunger incidents among low-income households. We also respect the decision of President Marcos, Jr. in lifting the State of Public Health Emergency in our country. We trust that it was arrived at after careful consideration of the present health issue and the need to finally open up the economy. With or without the State of Public Health Emergency, the government should fulfill its obligations to protect the lives of Filipinos, safeguard their health, and give what is due to them, especially to our medical frontliners. As a legislator, I have authored and supported bills that aim to address the most urgent issues faced by our fellow Filipinos today. I have also spearheaded the enactment of several legislations that aim to bring healthcare services closer to those in need, especially at the grassroots. As we all know, health is wealth and must be prioritized to attain a productive citizenry. Among these is the Malasakit Centers Act which I principally authored and sponsored in the Senate and was enacted into law in 2019. These centers bring various government agencies under one roof to provide convenient access for indigent patients needing medical assistance. So far, 158 Malasakit Centers are operational nationwide and have helped more than seven million Filipinos, according to the Department of Health. I have recently successfully sponsored the Regional Specialty Centers bill, which I am also a co-author, now awaiting the signature of the President. The bill aims to make available specialized medical facilities in various regions nationwide, benefitting particularly poor and impoverished Filipinos. For example, under the bill, services provided by the Philippine Heart Center, currently located in Quezon City, will also be available in regional DOH hospitals. The enactment of the measure will also include services for a broad range of specialties, including lung care, orthopedics, neonatal care, renal care, cancer care, and mental health, among others, making it a multi-year comprehensive nationwide healthcare improvement plan. Aside from these, we have also continuously supported the establishment of Super Health Centers in strategic locations around the country as a way to provide better access to basic medical services, especially at the grassroots. Through the collective efforts of DOH and fellow lawmakers, sufficient funds had been allocated for 307 Super Health Centers in 2022 and 322 in 2023. DOH, the lead implementing agency, identifies the strategic areas where they will be constructed. Meanwhile, driven by my passion for public service, I continue to respond to the needs of our fellow citizens, particularly the poor, wherever they may be in the country in my capacity as a senator and public servant. On 18 July, we were in Bulacan to attend the ribbon-cutting ceremony of the San Miguel Super Health Center. Alongside Congresswoman Lorna Silverio, Board Member Raul Marian, and Mayor Roderick Tiongson, we also provided aid to 1,000 impoverished individuals in the town. We then visited the town of Bustos to distribute assistance to 1,000 indigents, in collaboration with Mayor Iskul Juan’s office. I am delighted to announce that on 20 July, we held and witnessed the topping-off ceremony of the New Senate Building in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City. This was presided over by Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri, fellow senators, and other officials. This will be the new home of the Senate once completed. My office continues to deliver aid this week to our fellow citizens facing various crises. We promptly responded to the needs of victims of separate fire incidents. In Brgy. Kasangyangan, Zamboanga City, we helped 419 victims; in Baganga, Davao Oriental, we assisted 299 victims; and in Maco and Laak, Davao de Oro, we aided three victims. We conducted a series of aid distributions in Batangas, bringing smiles to 300 residents of Batangas City in partnership with Board Members Lydia Lopez, Maria Louise Gamo Vale, and Jesus de Veyra; 100 in San Juan in partnership with BM Melvin Vidal; 100 in Lipa City in partnership with BM Aries Mendoza; and 100 in Rosario in partnership with BM Jonas Patrick Gozos. We did not neglect the people of Nueva Ecija, where I am considered an adopted son of the province, and managed to spread joy to 364 beneficiaries from Llanera in coordination with their municipal council, and 166 from the Science City of Muñoz, in collaboration with Mayor Baby Alvarez’s office. We also reached San Fernando City, Pampanga, where we were able to assist 16 indigents alongside Mayor Vilma Caluag. In Quezon City, together with Councilor Aiko Melendez, we were able to assist 163 displaced workers. We also supported 100 individuals in Biñan City, Laguna, in collaboration with Councilor Alvin Garcia. Millions of Filipinos require the support and protection of the government. As a legislator, I can only do so much. However, if each of us does our part, then we can be a powerful force that could help our fellow Filipinos break free from the cycle of poverty and hunger. The post Addressing poverty, hunger toward inclusive econ recovery appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Suspect arrested after pouring boiling water onto 3-month-old baby
An 18-year-old man was arrested after he allegedly poured boiling water on his three-month-old nephew while under the influence of drugs in Cainta on Monday. Police said John Melvin Campos admitted to the crime after he was apprehended in San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan. Campos was entrusted the care of Bryant Louise Ballesteros and his one-year-old brother while their mother, Vivien Navarro, 27, left for work. Campos and Navarro are cousins. Neighbors said Campos took the one-year-old child to them while he left in a hurry carrying a bag of clothes. Knowing that there was an infant in the home, they checked to find out Ballesteros dead with scald wounds. Authorities are set to file murder charges against Campos. The post Suspect arrested after pouring boiling water onto 3-month-old baby appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Parents of baby in JK Labajo s concert speak up
The parents of an infant in a Juan Karlos gig in Tarlac broke their silence, explaining why they brought the baby in a concert. .....»»
Kris naka-survive na walang yaya sa loob ng 1 linggo, grateful sa mister
UNTIL now, naghahanap pa rin ng yaya ang aktres na si Kris Bernal. Ayon sa kanya, isang linggo na silang walang katuwang sa pag-aalaga sa anak nila ni Perry Choi na si Baby Hailee Lucca. Kaya naman, isang linggo rin siyang hindi nakapag-post sa social media. Recently lamang ay nagkaroon siya ng update at nabanggit nga.....»»
Ashley Tisdale buntis sa 2nd baby: ‘We can’t wait to meet you!’
MAY exciting news ang Hollywood actress at “High School Musical” star na si Ashley Tisdale sa madlang pipol! Ayon sa kanya, ipinagbubuntis niya ang second baby nila ng mister na si Christopher French. Sa Instagram, ibinandera ni Ashley ang kanyang baby bump at ang caption niya: “We can’t wait to meet you [emoji].” Baka Bet.....»»
Girl, 4, dies after being hit by SUV
A four-year-old girl died after she was hit by a sport utility vehicle in Quezon City on Tuesday afternoon......»»
JK Labajo pauses concert to take care of 2-month-old baby from crowd
Singer Juan Karlos paused his concert to take care a two-month-old baby from the crowd. .....»»
Katya mas inuna ang pagbuo ng baby kesa sa kasal nila ni Paulo Pilar
MAS inuna ng engaged couple na sina Katya Santos at Paolo Pilar ang pagkakaroon ng baby kesa ang kanilang pagpapakasal. Iyan ang bonggang rebelasyon ng dating sexy actress nang matanong tungkol sa estado ng relasyon nila ngayon ng kanyang non-showbiz fiancé. Ayon kay Katya, kahit nag-propose na sa kanya si Paolo last January sa Japan,.....»»
Angelica Panganiban ibinandera ang sweet video nila ni Bean
NAANTIG ang puso ng mga netizens sa simpleng bonding moments ng aktres na si Angelica Panganiban sa kanyang baby girl na si Bean. Sa kanyang Instagram page ay ibinandera ng aktres ang video nila ni Bean kung saan makikitang nakahilig ang kanyang ulo sa binti ng anak habang nanonood ito. Ngunit ang nakakatunaw ng puso.....»»
JK Labajo awang-awa sa umiiyak na sanggol habang nagko-concert
UMANI ng 100% pogi points ang singer-actor na si Juan Karlos o JK Labajo mula sa madlang pipol matapos magpakita ng concern sa isang 2-month-old baby. Nangyari ito sa isa niyang show kung saan kinarga at pinatahan niya ang naturang sanggol na iyak nang iyak habang siya’y nagpe-perform. Base sa viral Facebook post ng isang.....»»
Canino claims women’s chess crown
Ruelle Canino, the 16-year-old chess wonder, shook the current order and slew some of the country’s giants of the game in conquering the National Women’s Chess Championship in Malolos, Bulacan over the weekend......»»
‘Charlie’s Angels’ star Cameron Diaz may baby boy na: ‘He’s really cute!’
MAY baby boy na ang Hollywood actress na si Cameron Diaz! Ang exciting news, ibinandera mismo ni Cameron at ng kanyang mister na musikero na si Benji Madden sa social media. Sa Instagram, sinabi ng mag-asawa na sila ay “blessed and grateful” sa bagong miyembro ng kanilang pamilya. Hindi na sila nagpa-face reveal, pero pinangalanan.....»»
Canino is Olympiad bound
It was sealed by an 83-move draw with Woman FIDE Master Cherry Ann Mejia of a Sicilian in the 10th and penultimate round of the Philippine National Women’s Chess Championship at the Malolos City Hall in Bulacan......»»
2 carjack suspects killed in Bulacan ‘shootout’
Two suspected carjackers were killed in an alleged shootout in Bulacan on Saturday night......»»
Cameron Diaz, Benji Madden announce birth of baby boy in IG post
Actress Cameron Diaz and her musician husband, Benji Madden, say they are “blessed and grateful” to have welcomed a baby boy — Cardinal Madden — to their family. The couple announced the arrival of their son in an Instagram post they each shared Friday. “He is awesome and We are all so happy he is here!.....»»
Cameron Diaz, rocker Benji Madden welcome baby no. 2
Cameron Diaz and Good Charlotte guitarist Benji Madden now have a son in addition to a daughter as they announced his birth on Instagram on Saturday. .....»»
Martin Nievera is proud ‘Lilo’ to first apo
Martin Nievera is now a proud grandfather to baby Phineas Atlas, his and ex-wife Pops Fernandez’s first apo from their eldest son Robin and his non-showbiz partner......»»
National women s chess tilt: Frayna stops Canino to stay in title contention
Janelle Mae Frayna restored some order in the Philippine National Women’s Chess Championship after she stopped wonder girl Ruelle Canino in the ninth round Friday to remain in the title race in Malolos, Bulacan......»»
Canino back on top
Prodigious Ruelle Canino, regarded as the future of Philippine women’s chess, sustained her fine form in the Philippine National Women’s Chess Championship in Malolos, Bulacan.....»»