Boosting the Philippine agricultural sector can create a multiplier effect on the economy especially under this time of the COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic, the Japan International Cooperation Agency said in a statement Wednesday. Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) JICA...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has received P5 million of financial assistance from two congressmen and a group of businessmen for the victims of the C-130 military plane crash in Patikul, Sulu over a week ago. Lt. Gen. Erickson Gloria (left), vice chief of staff of the Armed Forces of...
The Japanese government has welcomed the opening of the Arterial Road Bypass Project (ARBP) or Plaridel Bypass Project Phase III in Bulacan that is expected to alleviate traffic congestion and boost economic activities in the region amid the COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic. Japanese...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) warned the public Friday, July 9, against some groups promising to grant assistance to individuals in crisis situations. (DSWD Facebook page) The DSWD cautioned the public against transacting with private organisations, particularly with the...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) vowed Friday, July 9, to look into and “take appropriate action” against individuals who were posing as agency personnel, and were asking for one’s personal information in exchange for financial assistance. Department of Social Welfare...
Even after the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, the country’s vulnerable sectors can expect the government’s continued implementation of its social protection services, such as the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS). (MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) Department of Social...
Senator Sonny Angara on Thursday, July 1 assured that benefits and other provisions for health care workers and frontliners in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic will continue despite the expiration of the Bayanihan to Recover as One Act or Bayanihan 2 last June 30. Angara, who chairs the...
Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) Director-General Jeremiah Belgica said having public assistance desks in government offices was important because complaints of the transacting public can easily be resolved with them. Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) Director-General Jeremiah Belgica (Photo from ARTA)...
The Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) on Friday, June 18 said it will conduct a review on cooperatives affected by the ongoing pandemic. CDA chairperson Usec. Joseph Encabo (Screenshot from PTV) Undersecretary Joseph Encabo, CDA chairperson, said the review will seek to determine what...
The Philippines is grateful for Israel's assistance, including the donation of coronavirus test kits and other medical supplies, to increase the country's arsenal to fight the coronavirus pandemic. President Rodrigo Duterte and outgoing Ambassador of Israel to the Philippines Rafael Harpaz exchange...
A total of 620 families in Manila and Quezon City who were greatly affected by the imposed enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) received financial assistance from the Philippines Red Cross (PRC). Philippine Red Cross (PRC) conducts multipurpose cash distribution in Manila and Quezon City. (Photo...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) assured Wednesday, June 2, that it has enough resources to provide relief assistance to areas affected by Tropical storm “Dante”. (DSWD) The DSWD expressed readiness to provide augmentation support to localities hit by Dante. "The...