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Explainer: What is Ramadan and why does it require Muslims to fast?

Ramadan, a holy month of fasting in Islam, begins this week, and asks Muslims to give thanks to God for the sustenance the Earth provides.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsMar 11th, 2024

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

Rep. Cindi Chan thanks PBBM for sining Tatak Pinoy Act

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu— Lapu-Lapu City lone district Representative Cindi King-Chan expressed her gratitude to President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos for signing into law Republic Act No. 11981, also known as the “Tatak Pinoy Act,” which she co-authored. The Tatak Pinoy Act encourages local industries by incentivizing them to create more sophisticated products. Chan hopes that through.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 27th, 2024

Malabon releases P2.4 million aid for 800 poor residents

Over 800 poor residents from Malabon City received P2.4 million in financial assistance under the national government’s Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations on Friday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024

Personal memories of Cory on her 91st birthday

My favorite stories are those times she focused on directly helping the poor. She saw the poor as individuals with different needs and not just as economic indicators or poverty rates. . . That was why we created the President’s Social Fund......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024

DA: 30 percent of crops wasted due to poor logistics

Nearly a third or 30 percent of the country’s agricultural produce is wasted because of a poor logistics system, the Department of Agriculture said yesterday, as it cited the need to invest “heavily” in post-harvest facilities to reduce losses and lower commodity prices......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 17th, 2024

TURNING POINT: Too Poor Against Poverty

NAAWAN, Misamis Oriental (MindaNews / 06 March) – Poverty is unquestionably the key driver of human trafficking. Crime syndicates, including religious groups, use the poor to advance their interest. Traffickers exploit women and children from rural communities, conflict- and disaster-affected areas, and impoverished urban centers in sex trafficking, forced domestic work, forced begging, and other […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024

13 million families felt poor in 2023 – SWS poll

Nearly half or 47 percent of Filipino families rated themselves poor during the last quarter of 2023, hardly moving from 48 percent in September last year in a similar survey conducted by the Social Weather Stations......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 17th, 2024

New Pinoy nurses urged to work in Philippines

The 492 new registered nurses who recently took their oath were urged to stay and work in public and private hospitals in the Philippines......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 22nd, 2024

‘P7 billion senior high vouchers went to non-poor’

Aside from around 19,000 “ghosts” or undocumented students receiving government assistance, more than P7 billion was spent on non-poor beneficiaries of the senior high school voucher program (SHS-VP), according to Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

Fish dealers cry for help amid ‘poor conditions’

Fish dealers cry for help amid ‘poor conditions’.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 14th, 2024

Aging poor Pinoys lack access to health coverage – ADB

“The Philippines stands out as among those with relatively low coverage of poor older people despite the Universal Healthcare Law.”.....»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 5th, 2024

Health workers grapple with understaffing, poor protection

Jao Clumia of the AHW said, the prolonged delay in receiving these benefits affects the morale and service of healthcare workers. They feel disheartened, leading to the exodus of frontline workers. The post Health workers grapple with understaffing, poor protection appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsMay 3rd, 2024

Badian canyoneering death puts poor communication signal in focus

Badian canyoneering death puts poor communication signal in focus.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 3rd, 2024

Ma seeks justice after daughter dies due to ‘poor medical care’

Ma seeks justice after daughter dies due to ‘poor medical care’.....»»

Category: newsSource:  thedailyguardianRelated NewsApr 7th, 2024

Ma seeks justice after daughter dies due to ‘poor medical care’

Ma seeks justice after daughter dies due to ‘poor medical care’.....»»

Category: newsSource:  thedailyguardianRelated NewsApr 7th, 2024

Ma seeks justice after daughter dies due to ‘poor medical care’

Ma seeks justice after daughter dies due to ‘poor medical care’.....»»

Category: newsSource:  thedailyguardianRelated NewsApr 7th, 2024

Ma seeks justice after daughter dies due to ‘poor medical care’

Ma seeks justice after daughter dies due to ‘poor medical care’.....»»

Category: newsSource:  thedailyguardianRelated NewsApr 7th, 2024

Marcos on Easter Sunday: Share blessings to sick, poor, downtrodden

Marcos on Easter Sunday: Share blessings to sick, poor, downtrodden.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 31st, 2024

Morissette Amon cries foul over alleged poor performance at corporate event

Singer Morissette Amon broke her silence over an alleged poor performance at a corporate event. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 4th, 2024