Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. (left) interacts with Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Endo Kazuya (middle) and Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Sec. Affairs Enrique A. Manalo (right) during the signing of JPY 1.6 billion worth of security...
President Marcos has handed over P50-million financial assistance to farmers and fisherfolk in Pangasinan following the devastation brought by the series of typhoons in the province. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. leads the distribution of cash assistance to farmers and fisherfolk...
BACOLOD CITY – The city government has allotted P10-million financial assistance through the Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) for 1,000 Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in this city. THE Department of Social Services and Development (DSSD) through the Sustainable Livelihood Program...
President Marcos has led the distribution of a total of P100 million worth of financial assistance to farmers, fisherfolk, and other families affected by the onslaught of Severe Tropical Storm Kristine in Camarines Sur and Albay last month. AID DISTRIBUTION — President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’...
To provide free legal aid to teaching and non-teaching personnel nationwide, the Department of Education (DepEd) signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) on Monday, Oct. 28. (Photo from DepEd) During the ceremonial signing, witnessed by...
Australia will extend to the Philippines over P4 billion yearly or a total of more than P20 billion in official development assistance (ODA) grants to priority programs and projects under a new five-year plan. Launched on Thursday, Oct. 17, the Australia-Philippines Development Partnership Plan...
Former Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benjamin “Benhur” Abalos Jr. (Dexter Barro II/MANILA BULLETIN) Former Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) secretary Benjamin “Benhur” Abalos Jr. said...
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian denied that the agency turned down requests from the Office of the Vice President (OVP) for financial aid such as the Assistance to Individuals In Crisis Situations (AICS). Gatchalian had this to say during the hearing of...
BACOLOD CITY – Eighteen former New People’s Army (NPA) members received P360,000 in livelihood assistance from the Department of Social Welfare and Development in Guihulngan City, Negros Oriental on Wednesday, September 18. EIGHTEEN former New People’s Army (NPA) rebels each receive P20,000...
Senate Minority Leader Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III quizzed the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) regarding the nature of the Ayuda sa Kapos ang Kita Program (AKAP) which according to him, seems to be "invisible" to senators. Department of Social Welfare and Development Secretary...
Close to P158-million of assistance were given to farmers and fisherfolk in Ilocos Norte to boost agriculture production in the province. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. leads the distribution of assistance to farmers and fisherfolk in Ilocos Norte on Sept. 11, 2024. (Noel Pabalate)...
The Philippines and Sri Lanka have started negotiations on the Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty (MLAT) and Treaty on the Transfer of Sentenced Persons (TTSP), the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Manila said. Signing the minutes of the negotiations for MLAT and TTSP by justice and foreign affairs...
