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Mandaue City changes venue for cash aid distribution due to intense heat
MANDAUE CITY, Philippines – Mandaue City will make adjustments to the distribution of financial assistance for senior citizens due to the intense heat. Earlier, the Office of the Senior Citizens Affairs in Mandaue City posted the schedule for the distribution of the first tranche of cash assistance from April 16 to 24. The schedule also.....»»
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......»»
Lapu-Lapu demolition victims receive cash assistance from LGU
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Around 318 families, who were victims of demolitions last year, received financial assistance from the Lapu-Lapu City Government on Wednesday, February 21, 2024. Of the said number, 214 families received P21,000 each, while 104 families received P20,000 each. Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Junard “Ahong” Chan said that this was in line with.....»»
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......»»
200 jobseekers hired at SM job fair
Nearly 200 jobseekers were hired on the spot yesterday by various companies during an employment event organized by the Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC) Jobs Committee, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), the Quezon City government and SM City North EDSA......»»
DOTr: Government, PPP projects to solve Metro traffic
The Department of Transportation has committed to solve the traffic congestion in Metro Manila through public-private partnerships after the region was ranked as the worst metro in the world in a mobility index......»»
Over $1 billion investment to Philippines from US, says Raimondo
MANILA, The Philippines: During an official visit to Manila, U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo has said that U.S. companies have announced investments totaling more than US$1 billion in the Philippines.In a first of its kind for the Philippines, Raimondo headed a two-day trade and investment mission that included executives from 22 companies, such as United Airlines, Alphabet's Google, Visa, KKR Asia Pacific.....»»
Cebu City Council OKs P400M financial aid for 80 barangays
CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Cebu City government will soon distribute financial assistance to its 80 barangays. The City Council approved the allocation of P400 million during their May 15 session. The resolutions were authored by City Councilors Franklyn Ong, the president of the Association of Barangay Councils (ABC), and Jocelyn Pesquera. City Councilors Franklyn.....»»
DSWD introduces 3 schemes to distribute financial aid
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — To fast-track the distribution of financial assistance to social pension beneficiaries, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) issued Memorandum Circular No. 17, introducing three delivery schemes. This includes cash advances of special disbursing officers (SDOs) of the agency, door-to-door delivery for beneficiaries in critical condition, and the transfer of.....»»
SC orders Metro Manila LGUs to cease traffic receipts, confiscate driver s licenses
The Supreme Court ordered Metro Manila local government units to follow the the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority’s single ticketing system instead of using their own traffic violation receipts......»»
Meralco to invest P280 million for Metro Manila Subway
Pangilinan-led Manila Electric Co. will invest P280 million for the Metro Manila Subway Project......»»
MMDA, Palace to tackle proposals to decongest Metro Manila
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority is set to discuss with Malacañang its proposals to decongest Metro Manila, an MMDA official said yesterday......»»
Capital One to Acquire Discover for $35 Billion in Merger of Major US Credit Card Companies
Capital One Financial has announced plans to purchase Discover Financial Services in a landmark deal valued at $35 billion. The acquisition, which will be an.....»»
Grey list
Grey is just a shade lighter than black. Being on the grey list is just one grade better than being on the black list. Not too many shades there......»»
LIST: 21 medicines added to VAT-exempt list
The Bureau of Internal Revenue has expanded its list of medicines which are exempt from the value added tax......»»
Philippines investment board awards green lane for solar power project
MANILA, Jan. 29 (Xinhua) -- The Philippine Board of Investments has granted the green lane certificate for the floating solar power project that will soon rise in Nueva Ecija province, north of Manila, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said on Monday. The Fuego Renewable Energy Corp. (FREC) will build the Pantabangan Floating Solar Power Plant, a 463.995 megawatts (MWac) floating solar photovoltaic (PV).....»»
Philippines investment board awards green lane for solar power project
MANILA, Jan. 29 (Xinhua) -- The Philippine Board of Investments has granted the green lane certificate for the floating solar power project that will soon rise in Nueva Ecija province, north of Manila, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said on Monday. The Fuego Renewable Energy Corp. (FREC) will build the Pantabangan Floating Solar Power Plant, a 463.995 megawatts (MWac) floating solar photovoltaic (PV).....»»
Explore Canadian Flavors Launch in Metro Supermarket Cebu
An exciting shopping experience awaits customers as The Metro Supermarket and the Canadian Embassy join forces in an exciting partnership! From February 15 to March 15, 2024, The Metro Supermarket and the Canadian Embassy will collaborate to offer customers a unique gastronomic experience, inviting them to “Explore Canadian Flavors” through a curated selection of products.....»»
No rice subsidies, cash assistance for El Niño-stricken local food producers – KMP
By ZYSA MEI ELLORAN Bulatlat.com MANILA – The farmers are hungry. This is the sentiment of Filipino farmers as they continue to call for government support having suffered the worst impacts of the El Niño phenomenon, resulting in heavy losses in their livelihood. “Farmers need an urgent and concrete response from the government. Farmers need… The post No rice subsidies, cash assistance for El Niño-stricken local food producers – KMP appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
BSP logs 40K complaints relating to financial consumer protection; only 5% come from Mindanao
SINCE the effectivity of the Financial Consumer Protection Act (Republic Act 11765) in June 2022, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has logged more than 40,000 complaints from customers of different BSP-supervised financial institutions from all over the Philippines. Of this number, only around 5 percent come from Mindanao, implying the Mindanaoans' unawareness of the law......»»