President Marcos underscored the need for a “dynamic assessment” of the weather systems as Severe Tropical Storm Enteng proved that “we have to watch what’s coming” due to the extreme weather patterns brought by climate change. President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. presides...
President Marcos found the government's response to the effects of Typhoon Carina and the enhanced southwest monsoon sufficient as he directed the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) to focus on critical areas. SITUATION BRIEFING — President...
(File photo) The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has extended free legal aid services to the general public through the Public Assistance and Complaints Unit (PACU), benefitting thousands of individuals. In its latest update for April 2024, the DOLE Legal Service disclosed that the PACU...
Sen. Imee Marcos is pushing for the expansion of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) by including unconditional cash transfers for bedridden senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PWDs). Sen. Imee Marcos presides over the Committee on Social Justice, Welfare and Rural Development...
President Marcos assured families affected by the recent low-pressure area (LPA) Caraga region of access to medicine and potable water as he ordered concerned agencies to ensure immediate response to affected areas. President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. leads the situation briefing on the...
Rather than simply rebuilding roads and bridges destroyed by the massive flooding and landslides in Davao Region, President Marcos is pushing for redesigning these infrastructure to make them safer and more climate-suitable. President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. on Wednesday, Feb. 7,...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has resumed the issuance of guarantee letters for people in need of financial aid through its Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) program on Jan. 2. DSWD Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs and co-spokesperson Irene...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) assured jeepney drivers who may be affected by the implementation of the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP) that they will be able to access the agency’s programs and services if necessary. The Assistance to Individuals in...
President Marcos has ordered agencies and local governments in Samar to ensure sufficient potable water in communities affected by flooding caused by the heavy rains that ravaged Eastern Visayas. FLOODING RESPONSE — President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. leads a situation briefing on the...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) welcomed the Department of Budget and Management’s (DBM) approval of an additional P3 billion in funding for the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) program. “We welcome the DBM’s approval of the additional P3 billion...
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said an additional P3 billion will be earmarked to support individuals and families encountering crisis situations. In a statement, Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman announced the approval of additional funds to cover the funding deficiency for the...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. said Friday that the government is monitoring "very closely" the Omicron subvariant XBB.1.5, adding the Covid-19 situation in the country seems to be being handled well. "So, we're watching it. Of course, very closely. But so far, mukha naman maayos, mukha...
