The international community must come together and condemn the Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives."In light of these facts, the international community must rise in unified condemnation of the Pahalgam attack. Strong and meaningful action must be taken to compel Pakistan to reform its...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian is batting for the full and effective implementation of the Parent Effective Service Program (PES) Act, also known as Republic Act (RA) No. 11908, to help curb bullying in schools.Senator Sherwin GatchalianGatchalian made this call during a public hearing on recent...
The World Bank would greenlight a $700-million (over ₱40-billion) loan for the Philippines in July, aimed at making local communities more resilient to natural disasters.According to a World Bank appraisal project information document dated April 8, the objective of the upcoming Philippines...
"It will take a stronger law to prevent animal cruelty."Senator Grace Poe said this on Friday, March 28, following the separate incidents of dog killings in broad daylight which she said is a "cause for outrage".Stray dog "Tiger" moments before dying after being stabbed by a meat vendor in Subic....
Age-based discrimination resulting in unemployment, inadequate social security, and restricted access to healthcare are some of the most pressing problems currently faced by the country's senior citizens that need to be addressed by the government, the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) said.These...
A total of 12 Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) projects, including the Ayuda sa Kapos ang Kita Program (AKAP), have been granted exemption by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) from the ban on the release of public funds ahead of the May 2025 midterm elections.Commission on...
Senator Grace Poe asked concerned authorities to hold the viral "cat killer" accountable for violation of the Animal Welfare Law who kicked a cat dead in Makati City.(Photo from Cara Welfare Philippines)"We deplore the killing of a community cat at the Ayala Triangle Gardens in Makati City by a...
Senator Grace Poe condemned the "barbaric act" against the dog named "Tiktok" from Negros Occidental who was shot multiple times with arrows.(Photo from Juan Veterinarian)"We are enraged by the barbaric act done against the dog named Tiktok from Negros Occidental," she said in a statement on...
Four Philippine projects funded by World Bank loans totaling over $1.37 billion (nearly ₱80 billion) are progressing satisfactorily, according to the Washington-based multilateral lender.In separate implementation status and results reports this month and last month, the World Bank said the...
CEBU CITY – A group of animal welfare advocates has expressed concern over increasing reports of puppies and kittens being used as live feed for pet snakes, crocodiles, and other reptiles.ANIMAL welfare advocates in Cebu have raised concerns over reports that puppies and kittens are being fed...
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is bringing the “Tara, Basa! Tutoring Program” to five more regions in its third year of implementation in 2025.DSWD spokesperson Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao said the program will be...
Senator Joel Villanueva led the turnover of 15 mobile kitchens, two mobile water tankers, and two mobile water treatment units to the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in a ceremony at the DSWD National Resource Operations Center (NROC) in Pasay City on Friday, Feb. 7.(Photo from...
