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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

CLOSAP welcomes passage of ordinance for drug-free workplace

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu- The City of Lapu-Lapu Office for Substance Abuse Prevention (CLOSAP) welcomed the recent passage of an ordinance that institutionalizes the implementation of a drug-free workplace here. The ordinance authored by Councilor Emilio Galaroza Jr., the Chairman of the Committee on Health, mandates the conduct of authorized drug testing in all offices of.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 2nd, 2024

53% drop in Davao City’s road accidents: DCPO-TEU

The Davao City Police Office-Traffic Enforcement Unit (DCPO-TEU) has reported a significant 53% decrease in road accidents during the first 16 days of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. Deputy Chief Pcpt. Raymundo B. Bacera Jr. revealed these statistics during the ISpeak media forum, citing 213 recorded incidents in 2023, compared to only 102 in 2024. He noted a reduction in the number of vehicles involved, from 120 to 51. Human error was identified as the primary cause of accidents, accounting for 97% of cases, while vehicle defects and road defects contributed to 2% and 1% of incidents, respectively. Private vehicles were involved in 40% of the accidents, with common human errors including texting/calling while driving, overtaking, and speeding. The peak hours for accidents were identified as between 2 pm to 4 pm. Despite the implementation of the New Speed Limit Ordinance, which came into effect on January 11, 2024, Dionisio Abude, head of the City Transport and Traffic Management Office (CTTMO), emphasized that the ordinance cannot guarantee the absence of road incidents, highlighting the critical role of driver behavior and driving habits. Since the ordinance's enforcement, CTTMO and DCPO-TEU have issued citations to 730 violators, with private vehicles constituting 49% of the total, followed by motorcycles, taxis, trucks, public utility jeepneys, buses, and public utility vans......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

ADB lends $20 million for affordable housing project

The Asian Development Bank is extending up to $20 million worth of loans to Lhoopa Inc. to bankroll its affordable housing project in the Philippines......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 18th, 2024

ALI’s affordable housing arm takes lead in smart solutions

Amaia Land, the affordable housing arm of property giant Ayala Land Inc., is taking the lead within the ALI business units in providing innovative residential solutions as it is set to unveil a groundbreaking advancement in modern living......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 29th, 2024

GSIS, PNB allot P1.2 billion for affordable housing

State-run pension fund Government Service Insurance System has teamed up with Lucio Tan-led Philippine National Bank to earmark P1.2 billion to construct affordable houses and address the backlog in the country......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 6th, 2024

Ayala Land unit expands Pampanga housing project

Amaia Land, the affordable housing arm of property giant Ayala Land Inc., has expanded its community in San Fernando, Pampanga as demand continues to grow......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 18th, 2024

Beating the housing finance conundrum

Despite the valiant efforts of our secretary for housing, we have failed by a long shot to meet our housing targets for the year......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated News2 hr. 57 min. ago

Belmonte, Herbosa discuss pertussis response

Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte on Thursday met with Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa to discuss the city’s response to the outbreak of pertussis or “whooping cough.”.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 6th, 2024

Belmonte: No tolerance for corruption

Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte yesterday reiterated her zero-tolerance policy against corruption following the arrest of an official for alleged extortion......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 27th, 2024

Mikey Belmonte bags Water Warrior Award

Quezon City Councilor Belmonte was conferred the “Water Warrior Award for Advocacy Leadership” during the 2024 World Water Day Awards in recognition of his contributions as an active partner of Maynilad in championing access to safe water, reliable sanitation and environmental responsibility......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 24th, 2024

Belmonte welcomes new Guinness record at pork festival

Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte has welcomed the new Guinness World Record for the most number of pork dishes displayed during the opening of the five-day hog festival at Gateway 2 mall in Cubao on Friday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 2nd, 2024

Belmonte hits violent dispersal of student protesters

Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte yesterday condemned the violent dispersal of students who protested outside the House of Representatives on Monday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 14th, 2024

Legarda, Belmonte distribute livelihood packages

s a response to the increasing cost of living, Sen. Loren Legarda and Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte distributed livelihood packages on Thursday to around 1,400 residents through the Department of Labor and Employment integrated livelihood program......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 10th, 2024

Belmonte, Frasco discuss QMC redevelopment plan

Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte met with Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco on Tuesday to discuss the local government’s......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 17th, 2024

4th mode of Cha-cha

In 2013, then House Speaker Quezon City 4th District Rep. Feliciano “Sonny” Belmonte Jr. first initiated a move to amend to the economic provisions of the 1987 Constitution by legislation – a law approved by Congress. Under Belmonte’s proposal, both chambers of Congress could vote separately to pass these economic amendments into law instead of a wholesale amendment of the Constitution......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 16th, 2024

Calorie counts on menus required for Quezon City restaurants

Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte has approved an ordinance that will require restaurants, fastfood chains and other food establishments to publish the calorie count of food items on their menus......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 22nd, 2024

Cebu City ‘BPO Day’ on March 28 gets City Council’s okay

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City Council approved on its third and final reading the proposed ordinance dedicating March 28 as “BPO Day” in Cebu City. The proposed ordinance authored by Councilor Pancrasio “Francis” Esparis was approved during its regular session on Wednesday, April 24. In a phone interview with Esparis, he said that.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 25th, 2024

Envi group urges city council to craft ordinance to reduce urban heat

A DAVAO City-based environment group advocates for crafting a local green building ordinance to reduce the Urban Heat Island (UHI) effect in highly developed areas. Interfacing Development Interventions for Sustainability (IDIS), in its Facebook post on Thursday, April 11, 2024, said that in their year-long investigation on UHI from April 2022 to April 2023, they formulated key strategies in lessening heat accumulation in urban areas......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 15th, 2024

Pampanga s culinary ordinance approved

Pampanga s culinary ordinance approved.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 11th, 2024