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UN chief: Resume funding Gaza aid agency

UN chief: Resume funding Gaza aid agency.....»»

Category: newsSource: sunstar sunstarJan 28th, 2024

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......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 15th, 2024

Partner of World Central Kitchen worker killed in Gaza calls for truth

Seven World Central Kitchen aid workers, including American Jacob Flickinger, were tragically killed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza. Flickinger’s partner, Sandy Leclerc, is now.....»»

Category: newsSource:  thedailyguardianRelated NewsApr 5th, 2024

Gaza aid: Ships with a second round of food, supplies departed Cyprus

JERUSALEM — A three-ship convoy left a port in Cyprus on Saturday with 400 tons of food and other supplies for Gaza as concerns about hunger in the territory soar. The World Central Kitchen charity said the vessels and a barge carried enough to prepare more than 1 million meals from items like rice, pasta,.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 2nd, 2024

Biden says Israel agrees to stop Gaza attacks for Ramadan as Hamas mulls draft truce proposal

The draft proposal, which would allow hospitals and bakeries in Gaza to be repaired and 500 aid trucks to enter the battered enclave every day, is the most serious attempt in weeks to end the conflict.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 27th, 2024

Israeli forces intensify strikes on Rafah in southern Gaza

Aid agencies warn of a humanitarian catastrophe if Israel follows through on its threat to enter Rafah, one of the last remaining areas of the Gaza Strip that its troops have not moved into during its ground offensive.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 9th, 2024

PAL to resume Clark-Basco flights

PAL to resume Clark-Basco flights.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 22nd, 2024

PAL to resume Clark-Basco flights

Flag carrier Philippine Airlines will resume flights between Clark in Pampanga and Basco in Batanes starting July 2......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 22nd, 2024

Philippines-European Union FTA talks resume in H2

The Philippines and the European Union (EU) are looking to resume formal negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA) in the early part of the second half of the year, according to the Department of Trade and Industry......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 24th, 2024

Ceasefire talks with Israel, Hamas expected to resume

Ceasefire talks with Israel, Hamas expected to resume.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 17th, 2024

LTO may resume delivery of driver’s license this month

With the expected delivery of plastic cards in the coming days, the Land Transportation Office is looking to resume the issuance of driver’s licenses this month......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 13th, 2024

UN to punish staffers involved in ‘terror,’ urges UNRWA funding — Guterres

NEW YORK (Reuters) -United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres vowed on Sunday to hold to account “any U.N. employee involved in acts of terror” after allegations that some refugee agency staffers were involved in the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks on Israel. But Guterres implored governments to continue supporting the U.N. refugee agency for Palestinians (UNRWA) after.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 28th, 2024

China sidetracked as funding source for PNR Bicol

The government is taking another funding route for the Philippine National Railways South Long Haul, also called the PNR Bicol instead of China. It is seeking the assistance of the Asian Development Bank instead to pursue the long-delayed rail project......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 12th, 2024

DOST supports researchers with P500K funding program

DOST supports researchers with P500K funding program.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsMar 5th, 2024

Philex unit secures $70 million funding for Silangan mine

A wholly owned subsidiary of Pangilinan-led Philex Mining Corp. has secured an additional $70 million funding for the development and operation of its Silangan mine project in Surigao del Norte......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 29th, 2024

Mober secures $2-M in seed funding to electrify Philippine logistics

Mober secures $2-M in seed funding to electrify Philippine logistics.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 16th, 2024

Mober raises $2 million in seed funding

Logistics services provider Mober is accelerating the integration of electric vehicles into its fleet after securing $2 million in seed funding......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 14th, 2024

World Bank urges Philippines to address funding, infrastructure challenges

The Philippines need to address challenges in terms of funding, lack of digital infrastructure and technical competencies as local government units are looking to develop smart cities, the World Bank said......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 9th, 2024

Iloilo Airport to get P190-M funding for rehabilitation

Iloilo Airport to get P190-M funding for rehabilitation.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 23rd, 2024

Makabayan bloc seeks probe into funding of charter change initiatives

In a resolution Reps. France Castro (ACT Teachers Party-list), Arlene Brosas (Gabriela Women’s Party) and Raoul Manuel (Kabataan Party-list) called for a probe by the House’s committee on public accounts, stressing the public deserves to know the source of funding for the renewed attempt to change the Constitution. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

‘Congress can provide funding for SHS vouchers for SUCs’

An opposition legislator yesterday offered a solution to the Commission on Higher Education problem regarding the discontinuation of vouchers for senior high school students, saying that Congress can still provide funding if needed......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 10th, 2024