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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 […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  journalRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

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 […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  journalRelated NewsJan 16th, 2024

DSWD refutes allegations on people’s initiative utilizing AICS program

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) denied claims on Friday that its Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) program was used to incentivize those who signed the people’s initiative to amend the Constitution. According to DSWD Assistant Secretary Romel Lopez, the AICS had rules and regulations in place to.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 27th, 2024

DSWD-7 warns public over hacked Facebook page

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Department of Social Welfare and Development in Central Visayas (DSWD-7) is urging the public, especially the netizens, to be careful when visiting their official Facebook page. In the announcement published by DSWD-7 on January 23, they assured that they had already taken the necessary actions over their hacked social media.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

Filinvest Development FY23 profit: P12.1-B (up 46%)

Filinvest Development, the Gotianun Family’s mid-tier conglomerate, posted an FY23 consolidated net income of P12.1 billion, up 46% from its FY22 consolidated net income of P8.3 billion......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 4th, 2024

P12.2M nga drugas nasakmit sa CCPO

P12.2M nga drugas nasakmit sa CCPO.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 28th, 2024

Cavite lotto player wins P12.9 million jackpot

A bettor in Dasmariñas, Cavite won the P12.9-million jackpot in the Regular Lotto 6/42 drawn on Tuesday night, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office announced yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

DOTr needs P12.5 billion to build 200 ports

The Department of Transportation said it needs at least P12.5 billion to build 200 more ports under the Marcos administration, underscoring the need to improve connectivity in remote islands......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 20th, 2024

P12 billion cash aid to rice farmers fully distributed by June – Department of Agriculture

The Department of Agriculture (DA) targets to complete the distribution of P12.09 billion cash assistance to nearly 2.4 million rice farmers by the end of the first half after the program was hindered by last year’s election ban......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 18th, 2024

Universal Robina FY23 profit: P12.8-B (down 12%)

Universal Robina, the Gokongwei Family’s consumer foods manufacturer, posted an FY23 net income of P12.8 billion, which was down 12% from FY22’s P13.6 billion which URC said was a “high base” due to the gains recognized on the sale of land......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 15th, 2024

RLC s net income hits all-time high to P12.06B in 2023

RLC s net income hits all-time high to P12.06B in 2023.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 11th, 2024

RLC posts record P12.1 billion profit in 2023

Robinsons Land Corp. raked in a record profit of P12.06 billion in 2023 as malls gained from the recovery of consumer confidence and spending......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 8th, 2024

DPWH tallies 268 gov’t and school buildings partially destroyed in Hinatuan quake

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in Davao Region reported that a total of 268 school and national government buildings were partially destroyed by the magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur on December 2. The estimated damage amounted to P108,497,894.84 for school buildings and P1,899,365.60 for national government buildings. The damages included cracks on walls and falling debris such as ceilings. According to Engr. Alexander Turingan of DPWH XI, there were no reported damages in Davao Occidental and Davao del Sur. Franz Irag, Office of Civil Defense (OCD) XI operations head, emphasized the importance of addressing damages to school buildings, which also serve as evacuation centers during calamities. Dean Ortiz, spokesperson of DPWH XI, highlighted the agency's focus on national roads and bridges, clarifying that they will respond to requests to inspect private and government buildings. Architect Kashagar Toghyani, officer-in-charge of the Office City Building Official (OCBO) of Davao City, urged private building owners to promptly engage professional engineers to assess structural integrity, especially for buildings housing more than 10 individuals. He emphasized the necessity of fire inspections and transparency with building occupants to ensure their safety. The recent earthquakes did not affect government buildings in the Davao Region, and DPWH is committed to conducting thorough assessments and ensuring the safety of buildings and their occupants in the aftermath of the quake......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

Postpone quake and fire drills scheduled this summer to avoid heat index emergencies and mass casualties

Postpone quake and fire drills scheduled this summer to avoid heat index emergencies and mass casualties.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 22nd, 2024

DSWD chief visits flood-hit Davao Oriental

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian visits Caraga town in Davao Oriental on Saturday (February 3) where he led the distribution of family food packs to some 512 residents hit by torrential rains and flooding incidents that have been affecting the province lately. Aside from relief distribution, Secretary Gatchalian inspected some […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  journalRelated NewsFeb 4th, 2024

DavNor vice guv denies involvement in ayuda scam

The Vice Governor of Davao del Norte has denied any involvement in the alleged ayuda scam following claims made during a Senate hearing chaired by Senator Ronald Bato Dela Rosa. The hearing revealed that public officials in Davao de Oro and Davao del Norte were linked to illegally using cash assistance from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and funds from the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) for political campaigns. Vice Governor De Carlo Oyo Uy refuted the allegations, stating that there is no truth to the claims. In response, Governor Edwin Kuya Gov Jubahib emphasized that he was protecting the welfare of his constituents and the country's budget. He called for the punishment of those involved. The governor had previously requested an investigation into the ayuda scam after individuals in the provinces received less than the intended assistance. The vice governor announced plans for a separate investigation to clear his name and clarified that the DSWD is solely responsible for the identification, assessment, validation, and distribution of cash assistance to beneficiaries......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

Budget releases, utilization up in Q1

he government increased its releases of cash allocations with state agencies as of the first quarter following the record P5.768-trillion budget this year......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 24th, 2024

Singapore-based Pinoy artist Marian Carmel releases new single

In contrast to her “melancholic tendencies” in her previous releases, singer-songwriter Marian Carmel took on a more cheerful tune as she dropped her latest single take what i can get. The track explores “unrequited love in a cheeky light.”.....»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 21st, 2024

‘Born to be Wild’ goes to Victorias, releases monitor lizard at Gawahon

‘Born to be Wild’ goes to Victorias, releases monitor lizard at Gawahon.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 25th, 2024

Bacolod releases P11M garbage fee shares to Bata, Villamonte

Bacolod releases P11M garbage fee shares to Bata, Villamonte.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 30th, 2024