Koko to pols: Stay away from ayuda distribution
Politicians should stay away from in-person distribution of ayuda or financial assistance from the government so as not to mislead the public that the aid comes from them, Senate Minority Leader Aquilino Pimentel III said yesterday......»»
DSWD chief ready to explain AKAP to lawmakers
After questions were raised about the budget allocation for the Ayuda para sa Kapos ang Kita Program, Social Welfare Secretary Rex Gatchalian yesterday expressed readiness to explain the program to lawmakers......»»
Approved without thinking: P26.7-B ‘mysterious ayuda’
Another last-minute insertion in the 2024 national budget has been bared. The P26.7 billion was slipped in by the bicameral conference committee. Senators and representatives then ratified the bicam report. They are all thus answerable to the people for that hanky-panky......»»
House balks at ‘absurd’ Senate allegations about cash aid program
House Senior Deputy Speaker Aurelio Gonzales has also insisted that senators approved the Ayuda sa Kapos ang Kita Program during the budget legislation process, calling their line of questioning about its “sudden” appearance in the 2024 budget “absurd.”.....»»
Senators question P26.7 billion ‘ayuda’ fund
About P26.7 billion worth of financial assistance under the Department of Social Welfare and Development was questioned by senators yesterday during the continuation of a public hearing on the people’s initiative or PI......»»
DSWD duty-bound to implement GAA provisions faithfully – DSWD exec
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Tuesday (February 13) welcomed questions by senators on the Ayuda sa Kapos ang Kita Program or AKAP which is funded under the General Appropriations Act (GAA) of 2024. DSWD Undersecretary for Legislative Affairs Fatima Aliah Dimaporo said the agency respects the power of the purse by […].....»»
Lakas stalwarts sign pro-Speaker manifesto
Amid rumors of a House leadership change for allegedly using the ayuda cash subsidy to push the people’s initiative signature drive, the ruling Lakas-CMD majority bloc issued a manifesto in support of Speaker Martin Romualdez......»»
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 […].....»»
President Marcos jokes about ayuda for ‘persons without dyowa’
Does a broken heart qualify as a disability?.....»»
17 anyos miuwang sa away gidunggab, patay
17 anyos miuwang sa away gidunggab, patay.....»»
Tyson, 57, Paul, 27, mag-away
Tyson, 57, Paul, 27, mag-away.....»»
Tata Consultancy CEO: Chatbots a year or two away from replacing almost all call center agents
The CEO of Tata Consultancy Services, a multi-national IT behemoth in the BPO industry headquartered in India, said that he thinks AI-powered chatbots are a “year or two” away from almost eliminating the need for first-level call center agents......»»
Cavite Representative Barzaga passes away
Cavite Representative Barzaga passes away.....»»
Balik-Tanaw | Remain faithful in Jesus
I have been away from everything familiar to me for the last seven weeks living in Antigua, Guatemala. I am learning Spanish at a language school and living with a Guatemalan family. Like a child, I am trying to learn the basics of this language. It is humbling to be told so many times that I am not getting it right and that I have to exert more effort. Walking the streets of this old Guatemalan city was a joy in the beginning but after some time reality sinks in that I am far from home. Familiar it may be after so many weeks, there is that lonely thought that I am alone and away from home. The post Balik-Tanaw | Remain faithful in Jesus appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Floy Quintos, renowned stage director, playright, passes away
Renowned stage director and playwright Floy Quintos passed away yesterday due to heart attack. He was 63......»»
‘Jasamazingjourney gives away 16 motorcycles
‘Jasamazingjourney gives away 16 motorcycles.....»»
Former senator Rene Saguisag passes away
Former senator Rene Saguisag passes away.....»»
Farmer gives away kilos of tomatoes amid El Niño
Farmer gives away kilos of tomatoes amid El Niño.....»»
Korean singer Park Bo Ram passes away at 30
Singer-songwriter Park Bo-ram, who rose to fame on the singing competition show "Superstar K2," passed away at age 30......»»
Janus sa mga ipokrito: Kala ko ba hindi loyal ang mga lumilipat?
MATAPANG na pinatutsadahan ni Janus del Prado ang mga artistang bumabatikos noon sa mga nag-oober da bakod na mga celebrities. Wala mang binanggit na pangalan ang character actor na napapanood ngayon sa “Black Rider“, marami ang nagpapalagay na para ito sa ilang hosts ng “It’s Showtime.” Baka Bet Mo: Gerald basag kay Janus: Pinag-away-away mo.....»»
Paolo, Desiree nag-away sa Tabing Ilog; Patrick ibinuking si John Lloyd
NAKAKALOKA ang mga rebelasyon nina Paolo Contis at Patrick Garcia tungkol sa mga “unforgettable experience” nila noon sa taping ng “Tabing Ilog.” Knows n’yo ba na nagkaroon pala ng matinding away si Paolo at ang ka-loveteam niyang Desiree del Valle habang nasa set ng “Tabing Ilog”? Sumama naman ang loob ni Patrick sa isa pa.....»»