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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......»»
LGU gives aid to families of Davao de Oro landslide fatalities
he municipal government of Moncayo in Davao de Oro province has provided initial humanitarian support to the families of the seven individuals who perished in a landslide on Thursday morning......»»
Indigenous rights clash with solar power project in Ilocos Norte
One of the leaders of the Masamuyao Isneg Yapayao Tribal Council says the project did not go through the free prior and informed consent process.....»»
Chavit’s convoy flagged on EDSA busway
Former Ilocos Sur governor Luis “Chavit” Singson will give P100,000 in cash reward to traffic enforcers of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority who accosted yesterday his two-vehicle convoy for using the EDSA bus lane......»»
6 areas hit dangerous heat index hits on Monday
MANILA, Philippines — Six areas experienced a dangerous peak heat index on Monday according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa). Based on Pagasa’s latest computed heat index as of 5:00 p.m., Dagupan City, Pangasinan and Bacnotan, La Union both had a 44ºC (degrees Celsius) heat index. Meanwhile, Sinait, Ilocos Sur, Puerto.....»»
Three-leg Indigenous Peoples Games set
The Philippine Sports Commission will hold three regional legs of the Indigenous Peoples Games this year beginning with the Luzon leg in Salcedo, Ilocos Sur on April 19 and 20......»»
Drug surrenderee shot dead in Ilocos Sur
A drug surrenderee was gunned down in Barangay Ricudo in Sinait town on Thursday night......»»
2 die in Ilocos Sur road mishap
Two persons died when a pickup truck hit their motorcycle in this town on Saturday. .....»»
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 […].....»»
4 Pinoys, terror victims honored on Israel’s Memorial Day
The four Filipino caregivers murdered in the Oct. 7 attacks last year in Israel, fallen soldiers and victims of terror attacks were remembered during the observance of Israel’s Memorial Day on Tuesday......»»
Candaba fire victims get aid
Candaba fire victims get aid.....»»
BI rescues 4 trafficking victims bound for China
BI rescues 4 trafficking victims bound for China.....»»
Zamboanga City fire victims get aid from NHA
Zamboanga City fire victims get aid from NHA.....»»
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......»»
Speaking up for survivors of human trafficking: Victoria Nyanjura s story
The UN Trust Fund for Victims of Human Trafficking (UNVTF) provides humanitarian, legal and financial aid to victims of trafficking in persons through the awarding of grants to civil society organizations. Victoria Nyanjura was recently elected as Chair of the UNVTF and is the first-ever survivor of human traffi.....»»
Rebuilding dreams: Permanent homes for Lapu fire victims
Rebuilding dreams: Permanent homes for Lapu fire victims.....»»
2 dead in Philippine capital fire
MANILA, March 14 (Xinhua) -- Two people have died in a fire that engulfed over 50 houses in Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila, the Bureau of Fire Protection said Thursday. Firefighter Jess Lawrence Acoba told reporters that the victims were trapped in the flame that broke out at around 11:53 p.m. local time on Wednesday. He said one of the victims is a female, and the other one has yet to be identified......»»
Bong Go aids Muntinlupa fire victims
Fire victims in Muntinlupa City received relief goods on Wednesday from Sen. Bong Go, Mayor Ruffy Biazon, Vice Mayor Artemio Simundac and other local officials......»»
New Board Members for UN Voluntary Trust Fund for Victims of Trafficking in Persons Announced
Vienna, 2024: The latest board of trustees of the UN Voluntary Trust Fund for Victims of Trafficking in Persons (UNVTF) has been established. The board is now constituted of:The five anti-human trafficking experts, representing the five UN Regional Groups, were appointed by the UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres to provide strategic guidance to the Trust Fund over th.....»»
Search for landslide victims in Davao de Oro ends
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews/23 February) – The local government of Maco, Davao de Oro has ended the search and retrieval operations for the victims of the landslide that hit Barangay Masara, Maco last Feb. 6. Maco Mayor Arthur Carlos Voltaire Rimando issued Thursday Executive Order No. 17 series of 2024 halting on Thursday night the operations […].....»»