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DSWD continues cash aid payout for quake-hit families in Sarangani
Families from Malapatan town in Sarangani, whose houses were partially damaged by the 6.8 magnitude tremor that struck the province, wait for their turn to receive their emergency cash transfer (ECT) from personnel of the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Field Office-12 ( SOCCSKSARGEN) at Barangay Lun Masla on Tuesday (January 23). DSWD […].....»»
DSWD practices strict adherence to AICS guidelines – agency official
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) strictly adheres to the implementing guidelines of the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) program, Undersecretary for Legislative Liaison and Coordination Group Fatima Aliah Dimaporo said on Tuesday (January 23) during the Senate hearing on the alleged ‘ayuda’ scam. “DSWD personnel practice strict adherence to the […].....»»
260,000 PWDs benefit from DSWD ‘cash-for-work’ program
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) reported on Friday that roughly 260,000 persons with disabilities (PWDs) have availed benefits from its Kapangyarihan at Kaunlaran sa Barangay-Cash-For-Work (KKB-CFW) Program. According to DSWD Assistant Secretary Romel Lopez, the objective of the CFW is to give temporary employment to PWDs or their family.....»»
DSWD urges 4Ps beneficiaries to avail of gov’t tertiary education support
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) urged the beneficiaries of its Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) who want to pursue higher education to avail of various government tertiary education support programs that will assist them with their school expenses. DSWD Asst. Secretary for Strategic Communications Romel Lopez said on Monday (January 15) that […].....»»
NGCP: Conserve power amid yellow alert
NGCP: Conserve power amid yellow alert.....»»
LTO-7 on high alert for Holy Week
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Land Transportation Office in Central Visayas (LTO-7) is on high alert starting March 24 to 31, for the Holy Week. The LTO-7 announced their “Oplan Biyaheng Ayos: Semana Santa and Summer Vacation 2024” in a press release last Friday. Director Glen Galario has instructed all LTO-7 district and extension offices.....»»
DOTr chief wants ‘status quo’ amid CPA City Hall dispute
DOTr chief wants ‘status quo’ amid CPA City Hall dispute.....»»
Philippines upper middle-income status seen to boost insurance penetration
Higher insurance penetration hinges on the country’s ability to reach upper middle-income status as Filipinos’ disposable income remains limited amid the high cost of basic goods and services......»»
Grids still on alert amid demand surge
Power grids across the country remained on alert yesterday, according to the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines......»»
DSWD-Davao to aid disaster victims in recovery, rehab amid regionwide ECT payouts
THE Department of Social Welfare and Development-Davao Region (DSWD-Davao) reaffirmed its commitment to aid all victims of recent disasters in the Davao Region on their journey towards recovery and rehabilitation......»»
Police: No truth to bomb threat at PI’s prayer rally
The Davao City Police Office (DCPO) has debunked a text message claiming a bomb threat at the People's Initiative (PI) “Unity for One Nation, One Prayer” rally in San Pedro Square. The message warned of possible explosions at Rizal Park, one of the rally venues. Despite the lack of credible threats, the police urged vigilance and cooperation from the public for safety. Approximately 300 police personnel were deployed to secure various rally points, with additional support from volunteers and security clusters. Task Force Davao also activated a high alert status as part of the city's security measures. Captain John Louie Dema-ala confirmed that the circulating threat was unfounded and aimed at intimidating rallyists. Despite this, nearly 17,000 Dabawenyos joined the rally to oppose the proposed Charter change (Cha-cha) movement. The police and security forces remain vigilant and are conducting ongoing investigations into the social media threat......»»
Philippines to achieve upper middle-income status by 2031
The Philippines is projected to be an upper middle-income economy by 2031, past the government’s target of reaching the status by 2025, amid a broader growth slowdown in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) economy, ANZ Research said......»»
Japan Court Finds Rohingya Ethnicity Grounds for Refugee Status
The Nagoya High Court last month ordered the Japanese government to grant refugee status to an ethnic Rohingya asylum seeker from Myanmar. A lower court had previously ruled that 44-year-old Khin Maung Soe was a Rohingya, but that his eth.....»»
Luzon, Visayas in red, yellow alerts for 2 weeks now
Red and yellow alert levels have been raised across the Philippines, mainly in Luzon and the Visayas, for two weeks now due to some power plants not being operational. The National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP), responsible for the country’s transmission network, extended the red or yellow alert in these regions for longer hours.....»»
Luzon, Visayas grids on yellow alert anew
The Luzon and Visayas grids remained under yellow alert yesterday, according to the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines......»»
Mindanao grid placed on yellow alert
The Mindanao power grid was placed on yellow alert yesterday alongside the Luzon and Visayas grids due to outages of several power plants......»»
Yellow alert for Luzon grid from 6 to 10 p.m. — NGCP
The National Grid Corp. of the Philippines has issued a yellow alert for the Luzon grid from 6 to 10 p.m. due to limited power supply......»»
Luzon, Visayas grids on yellow alert
The Luzon and Visayas grids were placed under yellow alert yesterday, with several power plants still on forced outage or running on derated capacity, according to the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines......»»
Alerts raised on Visayas, Luzon grids due to power woes
MANILA, Philippines — The Visayas grid was placed on yellow alert while the Luzon grid on red alert by the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) on Tuesday, April 16. This was after 42 power plants either stopped supplying electricity or reduced their output. When power supply is insufficient to meet consumer demand then.....»»
CDC issues health alert for bird flu infection in US
A farm worker in Texas has tested positive for avian influenza, prompting the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to issue a health alert......»»