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Senators claim P26.7 billion from DSWD budget used in Cha-Cha drive | The wRap
The wRap highlights: Charter change, Senate-House rift, Apo Whang-Od.....»»
DSWD: Beggars earn up to P1,500 daily
Beggars in Metro Manila are receiving P1,000 up to P1,500 daily from empathetic motorists, a Department of Social Welfare and Development official said yesterday......»»
DSWD, UNFPA sign agreement vs gender-based violence
A five-year agreement to combat gender-based violence has been signed by the Department of Social Welfare and Development and the United Nations Population Fund Philippines......»»
DSWD welcomes President Marcos’s EO institutionalizing program on street dwellers
The Department of Social Welfare and Development has expressed gratitude to President Marcos for coming up with an executive order that aims to reach out to families, children and individuals in street situations and provide them with necessary interventions......»»
95 areas in Davao Region still grapple with flooding
Ninety-five areas in the Davao Region continue to grapple with flooding, as reported by the Office of Civil Defense-Davao Region (OCD-Davao). Davao del Norte has the highest number of flooded areas, with 64 barangays affected, followed by Davao Oriental with 22, and Davao de Oro with nine. The region has also experienced over 50 landslides, with Davao de Oro leading with 44 incidents and eight in Davao Oriental. Tragically, a significant landslide in Monkayo, Davao de Oro resulted in nine confirmed deaths, one critical injury, and four individuals still under search and rescue operations. Davao City also recorded casualties due to heavy rains. The adverse weather conditions have affected thousands of individuals and displaced over 4,000 families in evacuation centers. The Department of Social Welfare and Development-Davao Region (DSWD-Davao) has provided assistance to the affected families. The heavy rainfall is attributed to a weather system known as a shear line, causing widespread impact in the Visayas and Mindanao areas......»»
Shear line affects over 80-K families in Davao
The shear line in the Davao Region has had a significant impact on over 80,000 families, as reported by the Office of Civil Defense-Davao Region (OCD-Davao). The affected families are spread across Davao de Oro, Davao del Norte, Davao Occidental, and Davao Oriental. Evacuation efforts have been underway, with some families still in shelters. Tragically, casualties have been reported, including fatalities and injuries due to landslides and flooding. The infrastructure has also suffered, with roads and bridges being blocked or damaged. The Department of Social Welfare and Development-Davao Region (DSWD-Davao) has been providing relief to affected residents, and the local government units have also contributed aid. In response to the shear line, the OCD-Davao has raised its Blue Alert status, emphasizing the need for intensified monitoring and immediate mobilization of resources. The situation remains challenging, with ongoing flooding and landslides affecting numerous areas in the region......»»
DSWD ramps up social services as Marcos admin unveils expanded efforts
The Department of Social Welfare and Development is taking on more responsibilities to meet the rising demand for social support, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said on Friday......»»
Employment Increased to 96% in the April 2024 Labor Force Survey, PSA
The country’s employment rate increased to 96% in April this year according to the Philippines Statistics Authority’s (PSA) latest report on June 6, 2024. This is higher compared to both April 2023 and January 2024 with a rate of 95.5%. In April of this year, the labor force participation rate (LFPR) was 64.1%, which is […].....»»
Jobless Pinoys increase to 2.04 million; employment drops by 96%
he number of jobless Filipinos has once again surged in April 2024, registering a 4.0% unemployment rate, the Philippine Statistics Authority reported on Thursday......»»
Jobstreet by SEEK democratizes Platform, Offers Free Job Posts for All Employers
As it continues to revolutionize the employment market in the new age of hiring, Jobstreet by SEEK has democratized its all-new platform with Free Lite Ads, giving employers the opportunity to post unlimited job listings anytime and for any role, for free. Employers in need of job applicants need not worry about their hiring budget […].....»»
Responding to crimes in the fisheries sector in Small Island Developing States: Insights from the Maldives
Food. Income. Nutrition. Economic security. Fisheries are deeply entwined in the lives of many coastal communities around the world, acting as a vital source of food, employment, tradition, and culture. Yet crimes in the fisheries sector - including illegal shipments of marine resources; illegal fishing; corruption; money l.....»»
Faster GDP growth seen in 2nd quarter
he country’s gross domestic product growth will likely accelerate to 5.9 percent in the second quarter from 5.7 percent in the first quarter, supported by high employment, government spending and within-target inflation, according to First Metro Investment Corp. and University of Asia and the Pacific......»»
Get hired: Opportunities await for professionals and fresh graduates at Dover Business Services
Dover Business Services (DBS) announces employment opportunities for experienced professionals and fresh graduates in finance and accounting with its two-day Hiring Blitz at 5F Sinamay Function Room, Seda Central Bloc, IT Park on June 14-15, 2024, from 10 AM to 7 PM. DBS is in search of candidates who can be asset to its three.....»»
Go aids workers in Pampanga
Sen. Bong Go has partnered with the municipal government of Sta. Rita in Pampanga to provide support and employment opportunities to its displaced workers. .....»»
The June 2024 priority dates
Each month, the Visa Office of the State Department publishes, in the Visa Bulletin, the priority dates for that particular month for the various family and employment-based categories......»»
Surge in consumer spending seen this year
Consumer spending in the Philippines is expected to surge this year due to easing inflationary pressures, healthy employment conditions and lower borrowing costs, according to BMI Country Risk & Industry Research......»»
Government workers call for regularization, wage hike
Public employees have decried the extended employment of job order and contract service workers in government, saying that it prolonged the exploitation of contractual workers......»»
Marcos extends service of government contractual workers
President Marcos has extended the employment of contract of service and job order workers in government whose contracts will expire in December, and has directed agencies to help them find permanent posts......»»
BrahMos consignment to Philippines: 'Could this have been imagined during Congress rule?' asks PM Modi
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], April 20 (ANI): Referring to the first consignment of India's BrahMos missile to the Phillippines, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday asked whether all this could have been imagined during Congress rule. "Yesterday, the first consignment of India's BrahMos missile has been dispatched to the Philippines. This has generated employment opportunities in large numbers on the ground level. C.....»»
Marcos Jr’s Cha-cha: A Threat to Filipino Migrants and the Motherland
In a world fraught with uncertainty, where the allure of overseas employment often masks the harsh realities of exploitation and separation, Migrante Europe's stance against Marcos Jr's cha-cha serves as a beacon of hope......»»