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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.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 19th, 2024

Gov’t readies new discount guidelines for seniors, PWDs

The national government is crafting new guidelines to expand the monthly discount cap on grocery items and prime commodities for senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PWDs). Cherryl Carbonell, officer in charge of the Department of Trade and Industry’s (DTI) Consumer Policy and Advocacy Bureau, said on Saturday what they have now was an initial.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 3rd, 2024

Comelec: 5 a.m. to 7 a.m. of election day is reserved for seniors, PWDs

MANILA, Philippines — Senior citizens, persons with disabilities (PWDs), and pregnant women will have the voting precincts to themselves from 5 a.m. to 7 a.m. on election day in 2025, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said on Wednesday. According to Comelec Chair George Erwin Garcia, the voting precincts will be exclusively available to persons meeting any.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsMar 13th, 2024

Seniors, PWDs to get P125/week discount starting March

Seniors, PWDs to get P125/week discount starting March.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 29th, 2024

Free hospitalization sa Toledo alang sa seniors, PWDs, PDLs

Free hospitalization sa Toledo alang sa seniors, PWDs, PDLs.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 11th, 2024

PWDs, elderly want more employment opportunities

Some establishments are hiring persons with disabilities and the elderly. But the Philippines still has a long way to go to close the gap......»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 4th, 2024

Dover Corporation opens career opportunities; Hiring Blitz now launched

Dover Business Services (DBS), an independent business-to-business service provider within Dover Corporation, launched a job fair dubbed “Hiring Blitz” for their expansion plans in Cebu at Seda Ayala Center Cebu on January 25 to 26, 2024. The 2-day fair offers a wide range of career opportunities, from senior leadership to data analytics and project management,.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

Trabaho Para Sa Bayan : Private sector kicks off nationwide hybrid job fairs

According to Jobstreet by Seek, the collaboration aims to “generate quality jobs” for Filipinos and help address “job-skill mismatch” through on-ground and online job fairs......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 10th, 2024

Pro Tip: If It’s Too Good To Be True, It’s Probably a Scam

The allure of seemingly unbeatable opportunities can and will always be tempting, especially for those willing to risk it all for the promise of financial freedom with minimal effort. However, there’s a fundamental saying that can serve as a very good reality check against these opportunities: If it’s too good to be true, it probably […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  metrocebuRelated NewsJan 13th, 2024

Philippines Sees Improvements in Jobs, Setting a Positive Tone for 2024

New insights from The Market Call paint a hopeful picture for the Philippines, especially in job opportunities and economic stability, pointing to a promising start in 2024. In December, a significant number of people, a whopping 50.5 million, found jobs, and the number of those without jobs hit a record low of 1.6 million, making […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  metrocebuRelated NewsFeb 22nd, 2024

Woman poses as Interpol agent for overseas job

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) intercepted at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) a woman who pretended to be an Interpol agent in order to leave the country for a job as a household service worker in Thailand......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024

Hearings set on higher senior, PWD discounts

The government is set to hold public consultations this week on the rules for the plan to raise the monthly discount cap on basic necessities and prime commodities for senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PWDs) to P500, according to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024

House panels approve enhanced discounts for seniors, PWDs

Three House committees yesterday approved three bills that would enhance discounts, incentives and tax exemptions for senior citizens and persons with disabilities......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 6th, 2024

‘Terrific opportunities’ ahead for Philippines – US official

The Philippines is seen treading the right path with “terrific opportunities” ahead that make it eligible again to access grants that could help boost economic growth, a ranking US aid official said......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 4th, 2024

Sara Duterte decries organized demolition job against her

Vice President Sara Duterte believes she has been targeted by an “organized demolition job” based on the escalation of personal attacks against her online as well as the public’s reaction to her push for confidential funds last year......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 8th, 2024

‘Legislated wage hike spells job losses’

A bill that seeks a P100 increase in the daily minimum wage for private workers nationwide could spell job losses especially in labor-intensive sectors, economists warned......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 19th, 2024

Villar: Expand economic opportunities for small farmers, fisherfolk

Economic opportunities should be expanded for those engaged in agriculture like small farmers and fisherfolk, as they are the ones providing Filipinos with food, according to Sen. Cynthia Villar......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 28th, 2024

Discover and explore Sangihe s charms and trade opportunities

Discover and explore Sangihe s charms and trade opportunities.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 29th, 2024

Marcos tells Fil-Chinese community to reflect on past accomplishments

MANILA, Philippines —  President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. recognized the “heritage of the dragon” as the country marked the Chinese New Year on Saturday. In a message to the Filipino-Chinese community, Marcos encouraged reflection on the past year’s accomplishments and eagerness to embrace the opportunities that the coming year offers. “This occasion brims with infinite opportunities.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 10th, 2024

Sofitel employees to get separation packages, job fair opportunities from DOT

Separation packages will be offered to employees who will be affected by the closure of the five-star hotel Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila in Pasay City, according to its president......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 14th, 2024