The Philippines, which has been clutching on Uncle Sam’s wallet for a lifeline, now stares down a 90-day funding freeze on President Trump’s order - proof that like a long-time lover, even foreign aid can ghost you without warning! Just how deep are these pockets? According to the foreign...
Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda (Rep. Salceda's office) The Philippines need not act like a self-pitying pauper in light of the United States (US) government's decision to temporarily freeze the delivery of foreign aid. In fact,...
A ranking congressman has suggested tapping other countries for aid as the United States (US) issues a halt on the delivery of most of its foreign assistance. In a statement on Saturday, Jan. 25, Manila 3rd district Rep. Joel Chua recommended that the Philippines consider the European Union (EU),...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) is now monitoring how the United States of America's (USA) freeze order on foreign aid will affect the Philippines, Malacañang said. US President Donald Trump (file) The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said this after US President Donald Trump...
Humanitarian aid trucks enter through the Kerem Shalom crossing from Egypt into the Gaza Strip, in Rafah, Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, days after the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas came into effect. (AP Photo/Jehad Alshrafi) The ceasefire in Gaza between Israel and Hamas...
Palestinians chase humanitarian aid trucks that arrived through the Kerem Shalom crossing from Egypt into the Gaza Strip, in Rafah, Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Jehad Alshrafi) Israel launched a major military operation Tuesday in the occupied West Bank city of Jenin that killed at...
Palestinians struggle for food at a distribution center in Khan Younis, Gaza Strip, Jan. 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Abdel Kareem Hana, File) UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United Nations said Wednesday that it’s ready to ramp up the delivery of desperately needed humanitarian aid to Gaza following a...
Vice President Sara Duterte reaffirmed her commitment to serving the country and every Filipino as she looked back at a wheelchair distribution event in Zamboanga City in November last year. Photo from Inday Sara Duterte (Facebook) "Ang lahat ng ginagawa natin ay para sa Diyos, sa Bayan, at sa...
President Marcos has ordered the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and other relevant government agencies to ensure the welfare of first responders as he expressed his gratitude to them anew for their sacrifices during the recent series of typhoons. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong'...
President Marcos has assured those affected by the recent typhoons in Nueva Vizcaya that the government will keep helping them until they recover. President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. (RTVM screenshot) Marcos said this as he handed over P52 million in financial aid and more than 1,000...
Las Piñas lone district Rep. Camille Villar hugging the winner of a livelihood showcase (Rep. Villar’s Office) Who doesn’t love a warm embrace? House Deputy Speaker and Las Piñas lone district Rep. Camille Villar is no different from everyone....
President Marcos has assured those affected by Typhoon Marce that the government will not leave them behind as he vowed to ensure the swift reconstruction of their damaged houses. President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. (RTVM Screenshot) Marcos said this as he led the distribution of...
