DSWD expands program to reach more people in street situations
MANILA – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is expanding the implementation of the Pag-abot Program to reach more individuals and families in street situations nationwide following President Ferdinand…
Rice aid, P20/kilo rice program expand in Laguna
CALAMBA CITY, Laguna (PIA) — Programs of the administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. aimed at addressing hunger, easing household expenses, and strengthening the country’s food security efforts continue to expand…
Senate demands timetable for fuel-charge audit
MANILA – Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian on Thursday directed the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) to submit a timetable and detailed plan for auditing fuel-related charges passed on by power companies to…
‘Kadiwa ng Pangulo’ hits over P4-B sales, benefits 12M Filipinos
MANILA – More than 12 million Filipinos have benefitted from accessing cheaper agricultural commodities as the Kadiwa ng Pangulo (KNP) hit PHP4.42 billion in sales, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said…
Cavite LGUs to include nutrition in disaster preparedness plans
TRECE MARTIRES CITY, Cavite (PIA) — Cavite Province will soon integrate nutrition strategies in local disaster preparedness plans, highlighting that proper health and nutrition remain crucial in crisis recovery. To ensure proper…
NCR measles-rubella vaccination campaign hits 87.1% of target – DOH
MANILA – More than 1 million children in the National Capital Region have been vaccinated against measles and rubella, with the Department of Health (DOH) reporting Tuesday that its supplemental immunization…
Lawmaker urges DA to step up preps vs El Niño effect on livestock
MANILA – A lawmaker on Thursday called on the Department of Agriculture (DA) to take steps to protect farm animals against disease, as he warned that El Niño is impacting livestock…
PNPA inks supply agreements withmore Cavite ARB groups
TRECE MARTIRES CITY, Cavite (PIA) — Farmer groups in Cavite province will continue supplying their products to the Philippne National Police Academy (PNPA), further expanding market opportunities for Agrarian Reform…
Laguna towns gear up for measles, rubella vaccination activity
CALAMBA CITY, Laguna (PIA) – Local chief executives in the province of Laguna are seeking the full participation of parents and guardians in having their children aged 0 to 59…
DA: Rice price cap helps ease inflation as food prices slow
MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Tuesday said the government’s price cap on 5-percent broken imported rice has contributed to lower retail prices and helped ease inflation in the…