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Hayco: PSC-PRISAA grassroots program earns SCUAA support in Mindanao
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC), headed by Commissioner Edward Hayco, was welcomed with a resounding support in a recent joint orientation activity held in Cagayan de Oro City. Hayco, along with PSC consultant and grassroots coordinator Elbert “Bong Atilano, conducted a joint orientation activity at the Pilgrim Christian College in Cagayan.....»»
Hayco reiterates importance of PSC-PRISAA grassroots program partnership
CEBU CITY, Philippines— The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC), through Commissioner Edward Hayco, rolled out its nationwide grassroots program initiative earlier this year. Last month, PSC and the Private Schools Athletic Association (PRISAA) officially sealed their partnership through a “Memorandum of Agreement” (MOA) to initiate the grassroots program. Hayco, in an interview, wanted to reiterate the.....»»
Target na Olympic slot ng Para-athletes suportado ng PSC
KABILANG sa prioridad ng Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) ang paglalaan ng sapat na suporta at pondo para makamit ng Pinoy Para Athletes ang pangarap na magkwalipika sa 2024 Paralympics sa Paris. Ipinahayag ni PSC Commissioner Walter Francis ‘Wawit’ Torres na nakapaglaan na ang ahensiya ng sapat na pondo para magamit ng mga atletang may kapansanan ….....»»
Drug war-related killings of children continue, refuting Marcos Jr’s claims
In the first six months of the Marcos Jr administration, the Children’s Legal Rights and Development Center documented 12 children killed. In 2023, 20 children died in Caloocan and Manila alone. The post Drug war-related killings of children continue, refuting Marcos Jr’s claims appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Rights groups call for a safer environment for children
By DOMINIC GUTOMAN Bulatlat.com MANILA – Half a million Filipino children were trafficked for the production of new child sexual exploitation material in 2022, according to rights groups. Over the past 15 years, online child sexual abuse material surged by 15,000 percent, according to non-profit organization Thorn: Digital Defenders of Children. Women’s group Gabriela attributed… The post Rights groups call for a safer environment for children appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
DSWD-Davao raises child feeding budget to P21
The Department of Social Welfare and Development-Davao Region (DSWD-Davao) has increased its budget for the Supplementary Feeding Program to P21 per child, up from the previous P15 allocation. Kyla Denise T. Pamat, a nutritionist dietician at DSWD-Davao, shared in a radio interview on Davao City Disaster Radio (DCDR) on January 26, 2024, that the enhancement is a result of a budget insertion in 2023. The 13th cycle targets 122,400 children in Davao Region, with five local government units (LGUs) already initiating the feeding program, while others are in the procurement process. The program focuses on children aged two to four in child development centers and supervised neighborhood places, providing hot meals (rice and viand) for 80 days and alternative meals (pancake, nutribun, and fruit salad) for 40 days during the 120 feeding days. Additionally, selected LGUs with a prevalent number of underweight children receive milk feeding for the entire duration. The 12th cycle showed an 82.27 percent improvement in the weight of underweight children, reducing their number from 4,567 to 784 after the 120 feeding days. Pamat highlighted its alignment with Republic Act 11037, also known as the Masustansyang Pagkain Para sa Batang Pilipino Act, and encouraged LGUs, communities, and parents to support the program for continuous improvement......»»
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......»»
NO STATE OF CALAMITY DECLARATION | Crop damage in WV due to El Niño reaches over P761M
NO STATE OF CALAMITY DECLARATION | Crop damage in WV due to El Niño reaches over P761M.....»»
Washington state reaches a nearly $150 million settlement with Johnson & Johnson over opioid crisis
Washington state reaches a nearly $150 million settlement with Johnson & Johnson over opioid crisis.....»»
With over 460 million children living in conflict, child protection systems must be strengthened, says UNODC Executive Director
In a world where "460 million children were living in contexts of conflict in 2022", child protection systems must be strengthened, said Ms. Ghada Waly, Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), at a high-level conference at the European Parliament. At the Protection of Children in Armed Conflict conference in Brussels, organize.....»»
House expedites release of P35M aid for Davao disaster victims
The House of Representatives, in collaboration with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., is expediting the release of P35 million in financial aid and 17,500 food packs to assist the seven congressional districts affected by recent flooding and landslides in the Davao Region. Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez emphasized the urgency of their efforts, aiming to provide substantial assistance to the nearly 45,000 affected families and over 187,000 individuals in the region. Coordination with the Department of Social Welfare and Development is underway to swiftly release PHP5 million to each district through the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations program. The financial aid will support various relief efforts, including infrastructure reconstruction and medical assistance. Tingog Party-list representatives also expressed their commitment to ensuring the assistance reaches those most in need......»»
PCSO: Wala pong nanalo ng 20 jackpot games in one month
NILINAW ni Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office General Manager Mel Robles na ang lottery bettor na nanalo ng 20 beses sa isang buwan ay hindi jackpot ang nakuha. Sa kanyang pahayag nitong Miyerkules, March 13, sibabi nito na puro “low-tier” games ang napanalunan niyo at hindi ang jackpot prizes sa six-digit games. Matatandaang una nang kinalampag.....»»
6 Best Relaxing Games You Can Play
When it’s time to unwind and relax at the end of the day, why not sit down and play some video games? These six titles offer a non-frenetic pace so you can calm down and enjoy your hobby. Stardew Valley Stardew Valley is a farming simulator that has all the right moves, including a slower […] The post 6 Best Relaxing Games You Can Play appeared first on Kagay An......»»
Damage to crops in NegOcc due to El Niño reaches P184.7M
Damage to crops in NegOcc due to El Niño reaches P184.7M.....»»
Barmm measles vax drive reaches nearly 1M
Barmm measles vax drive reaches nearly 1M.....»»
Stephen Curry reaches 300 3-pointers for record fifth time, Warriors beat Grizzlies 137-116
Stephen Curry reaches 300 3-pointers for record fifth time, Warriors beat Grizzlies 137-116.....»»
AREA ASSESSMENT | DA conducts survey for cloud seeding as dry spell damage in NegOcc reaches P77.7M
AREA ASSESSMENT | DA conducts survey for cloud seeding as dry spell damage in NegOcc reaches P77.7M.....»»
P25/kilo rice reaches more households in NegOcc
P25/kilo rice reaches more households in NegOcc.....»»
Death toll from Chile’s wildfires reaches 131
Death toll from Chile’s wildfires reaches 131.....»»
Japan’s moon probe back to work after sun reaches its solar panels
Japan’s moon probe back to work after sun reaches its solar panels.....»»