DSWD ready for immediate response as Maymay threatens parts of Luzon
MANILA – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Wednesday assured the public of its readiness to respond to families that may be affected by Tropical Storm Maymay (international…
Nearly 10,000 Bacooreños benefit from BBM Rice Augmentation Program rollout
BACOOR CITY, Cavite (PIA) — The Bawat Bayan Makikinabang Rice Augmentation Program promises relief for Bacoor City families for their daily meals. As part of the Local Government Support Fund (LGSF), a…
Silang mushrooms gain prominence after PBBM nod
SILANG, Cavite (PIA) — Receiving a seal of approval from President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. himself, Silang town is slowly gaining prominence for producing commercial-scale enoki mushrooms that provide job and…
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…