The Commission on Audit (COA) praised the programs of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) that address the needs and concerns of senior citizens and job-seeking persons with disabilities (PWDs). In a statement, DOLE revealed that the initiatives that were praised by COA were the programs...
The Quezon City government has provided financial assistance to more than 25,000 residents through the Pangkabuhayan QC program. “Pangkabuhayang QC is one of our flagship programs for economic recovery. This program has helped not just the individual beneficiaries but also their families because...
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go on Wednesday lauded the Duterte government’s latest effort to upgrade public infrastructure saying it shows President Duterte’s commitment to provide commuters faster and efficient services. Senator Bong Go (far left), President Duterte, Secretary Arthur Tugade...
Existing apprenticeships programs in the country must be further strengthened and expanded to help the unemployed and out-of-school youth, Senator Risa Hontiveros said. Senator Risa Hontiveros (Photo courtesy of Hontiveros Office) Hontiveros, who is seeking another Senate seat, stressed Tuesday,...
The Makati City local government distributed on Monday, March 21, mobile food carts to Makatizen vendors to help them financially recover from the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. (Photo from Mayor Abby Binay's Facebook) Makati City Mayor Abby Binay led the ceremonial blessing and turnover of 41...
media In two years, NLEX Corporation managed to cut down 350,000 pieces of plastic waste and slash its carbon emissions by 4,989 tons, saving around 5.9 million kilowatt hours of electricity and 265,000 trees. “As a responsible ISO-certified organization, we protect the environment not only for...
Senator Joel Villanueva on Sunday called on the government to ensure that the 45-day public works ban that would take effect on March 25, in preparation for the May 2022 elections, should be implemented in a way that would not affect jobs nor delay the completion of significant infrastructure...
To establish scholarships and training programs for space science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, the Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) and the Philippine-American Educational Foundation (PAEF), also called Fulbright Philippines, collaborated and signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)...
From a mere “pandemic response project” aiming to help those in need, the Good Agri-Aqua Livelihood Initiatives towards National Goals, also known as GALING-PCAARRD, has gradually become the tool of success to many Filipinos. (Image courtesy of DOST-PCAARRD) GALING-PCAARRD is an initiative of...
Vice presidential candidate Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio has promised to continue two specific 'legacy programs' of her father, the current President Duterte, if and when she wins in the elections. Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio (left) and President Rodrigo Duterte (Photos from...
More than 300 indigents have benefitted from the Presidential Commission for the Urban Poor’s (PCUP) cash assistance program, the Commission disclosed. (Image courtesy of the Presidential Commission for the Urban Poor) A total of 359 families have received cash assistance amounting to P18,000,...
Senator Kiko Pangilinan on Friday, Feb. 11 called on the Department of Agriculture (DA) to ramp up the launch of its planned activities in a bid to generate more jobs for the people. Citing the P5-trillion national budget, Pangilinan said the people should "feel" the fund allocated for national...
