Despite concurrent rains, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) announced on Monday, Feb. 20 that the Final Testing and Sealing (FTS) for the Cavite special polls scheduled on Feb. 25 has been successful. (Photo courtesy of Comelec Chairman George Erwin Garcia's office) In a statement sent by...
Department of Social Welfare and Development Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian on Feb. 17 issued a stern warning against scammers who spread text messages about “unclaimed” cash aid to target vulnerable sectors, such as senior citizens. “We will make...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) announced on Thursday, Feb. 16 that it has approved of pilot testing of the Automated Elections System (AES) in three barangays for the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) in October. Indelible ink is applied to a voter’s finger (MB FIle Photo)...
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian observes the features of the newly-launched Finance and Management Service-For Your Information resource site as Director Wayne Belizar provides a walkthrough of the site during the project launch on Tuesday, Feb. 14,...
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian met with OCTA Research president Ranjit Rye where they discussed ways to improve social protection packages based on current data trends at the DSWD Central Office on Feb. 13, 2023. (DSWD) Department of Social Welfare and...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) strongly condemned the killing of an election officer on Monday, Feb. 13 who was shot in broad daylight along National Highway, Purok Libas, Brgy. Pinguiaman, Lambayong, Sultan Kudarat. (Photo courtesy of Comelec) In a statement sent by Comelec spokesperson...
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian discusses his plans for the DSWD, particularly its efforts to end hunger and improve disaster response operations, with United Nations Resident Coordinator to the Philippines Gustavo González during a meeting held on...
Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program logo (FACEBOOK) The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) so far identified 750,000 households that will replace the graduate-beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), said Secretary Rex Gatchalian on Friday, Feb. 10....
Department of Social Welfare and Development Secretary Rex Gatchalian led the distribution of emergency shelter assistance to families affected by typhoon Odette in the ceremonial payout of assistance in the municipality of General Luna, Surigao Del Norte on February 8, 2023. (DSWD) Department of...
Quezon 1st district Rep. Wilfrido Mark Enverga has promised to help raise the needs of the people of Valenzuela City's 1st district to the national government. Quezon 1st district Rep. Wilfrido Mark Enverga (left) and DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian (MANILA BULLETIN, Facebook) Enverga had this to say...
Quezon 1st district Rep. Wilfrido Mark Enverga has been designated as the caretaker of Valenzuela City's 1st legislative district. Quezon 1st district Rep. Wilfrido Mark Enverga (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) This was made official during plenary session in the House of Representatives on...
Two key government agencies will have at its disposal for this year an accumulated P3.41-billion increase in its feeding funds, Deputy Speaker and Batangas 6th district Rep. Ralph Recto bared on Monday, Feb. 6. Vice President and DepEd Secretary Sara Duterte (left) and DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian...
