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Continue serving with care, compassion, PBBM tells DSWD

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. emphasized the importance of serving the public with care and compassion during the Department of Social Welfare and Development's (DSWD) 73rd anniversary celebration. He commended the DSWD for its continuous efforts in providing aid to disaster victims and the disadvantaged sectors. President Marcos urged the DSWD to treat the poor and vulnerable with kindness and empathy, highlighting the agency's role in uplifting communities. He also noted the significant increase in the agency's budget, particularly for programs such as Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), senior pension, food catering operations, and the food stamps program. President Marcos emphasized that the DSWD's programs are designed to offer a hand up rather than a handout, aiming to empower individuals and families to improve their circumstances. He underscored the government's commitment to dignified giving and support for those in need, emphasizing the agency's role in providing assistance while promoting self-sufficiency......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 15th, 2024

Boracay Water pipelines P240 million for service upgrade

Boracay Island Water Co. Inc. has earmarked P240 million to bankroll its capital expenditure this year to improve water and wastewater services in Boracay Island......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

Davao CSWDO distributes 24K food packs to flood, landslide-hit families

THE Davao City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) has already distributed 24,819 food packs in districts affected by flooding and landslides brought about by the trough of the Low-Pressure Area in the city in the first week of February......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 14th, 2024

Basak Pardo fire victims receive family food packs, legal assistance

Basak Pardo fire victims receive family food packs, legal assistance.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 19th, 2024

DSWD chief visits flood-hit Davao Oriental

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian visits Caraga town in Davao Oriental on Saturday (February 3) where he led the distribution of family food packs to some 512 residents hit by torrential rains and flooding incidents that have been affecting the province lately. Aside from relief distribution, Secretary Gatchalian inspected some […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  journalRelated NewsFeb 4th, 2024

Expired canned goods, poultry wastes unearthed in the farm of Palompon mayor

ORMOC CITY, Leyte —Tons of poultry wastes and expired canned goods, believed to be intended as donations for Yolanda victims, were unearthed from a farm in Palompon, Leyte, reportedly owned by the town’s mayor, Ramon Oñate. On Sunday, January 21, 2024, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Region 8 spearheaded the excavation of.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

402 POGO hubs have expired licenses’

At least 402 Philippine offshore gaming operator hubs in the country have expired licenses, according to the Philippine Anti-Organized Crime Commission......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 14th, 2024

DILG: Surrender, renew expired licenses of firearms

Over 2,000 local government units have expired firearms under their use that were ordered to be surrendered or renewed by the Department of the Interior and Local Government......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 10th, 2024

DSWD duty-bound to implement GAA provisions faithfully – DSWD exec

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Tuesday (February 13) welcomed questions by senators on the Ayuda sa Kapos ang Kita Program or AKAP which is funded under the General Appropriations Act (GAA) of 2024. DSWD Undersecretary for Legislative Affairs Fatima Aliah Dimaporo said the agency respects the power of the purse by […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  journalRelated NewsFeb 13th, 2024

DSWD levels up commitment to peace process in Bangsamoro

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has established its peace and development program as part of the agency’s efforts to strengthen its commitment to the peace agreement between the Government of the Philippines (GPH) and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) in Bangsamoro, a senior DSWD official said last February 10. “The DSWD […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  journalRelated NewsFeb 13th, 2024

Vice: Dapat lahat may closure, pero ano bang closure tinutukoy mo?

MGA ka-BANDERA, naniniwala ba kayo sa “closure“? Yung dapat nag-uusap daw ang naghiwalay na magdyowa para mas mabilis ang pagmu-move on? Naging hot topic ang usaping ito sa isang episode ng “EXpecially for You” segment ng “It’s Showtime” nitong nagdaang Friday. Baka Bet Mo: Albie Casino walang time magkadyowa; may 4 na katangiang hinahanap sa.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 22nd, 2024

Closure of 2,000 lotto outlets probed

The House of Representatives on Tuesday investigated the closure of some 2,000 lotto outlets by the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office.The House of Representatives on Tuesday investigated the closure of some 2,000 lotto outlets by the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 1st, 2024

CinePanalo Film Festival announces film grant recipients

Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival officially introduced the recipients of its coveted film grants......»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

Boracay logs lower tourist arrivals during Holy Week

More than 13,000 tourists arrived on Thursday on Boracay Island in Malay, Aklan, which was lower compared to the P16,000 arrivals recorded on the same day last year, according to the municipal government......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 31st, 2024

Ati tribe fenced off in Boracay

Tension has sparked in Boracay after security guards allegedly fenced off parcels of land owned by members of the Ati tribe......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 27th, 2024

Boracay hosts PKA Tour Season 9 finale

The final leg of the ICTSI Philippine Kiteboarding Tour promises an exhilarating showcase of talent and excitement on Boracay Island beginning today at the Aqua Resort along Bulabog beach......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 1st, 2024

After 6 years, Boracay beach parties are back

When Boracay reopened in October 2018 after a six-month rehabilitation project, parties have been confined to establishments.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 25th, 2024

Global conference on research slated

The National Association of Public Secondary Schools of the Philippines Inc. will hold the first International Conference on Research Culture Management in Basic Education on Jan. 26 to 28 in Boracay Paradise Garden Resort and convention Center, Mangayad, Manoc-Manoc, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 30th, 2024

Boracay welcomes 1st cruise ship this year

The M/V Resorts World One, which was carrying 1,600 passengers, arrived in Boracay on Wednesday, the first cruise ship to visit the island this year......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 27th, 2024

Why Boracay’s La Carmela feels like second home

We’ve been planning to do a live episode of Fast Talk with Boy Abunda at La Carmela de Boracay Hotel and Convention Center but knowing how tough it is to make a schedule that is favorable to both production staff and guest artists, I could not tell when it is exactly going to happen......»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 22nd, 2024