Meralco cuts outages to 2K customers, vows swift restoration
MANILA – The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) is working to restore power to its remaining 2,000 customers, down from the 10,000 outages reported on Monday. In a news release Tuesday, the…
Early cleft care urged as WHO reports birth defect every 3 mins
MANILA – Expanding access to comprehensive cleft care remains a critical priority as a child is born with a cleft every three minutes worldwide, according to the World Health Organization. In…
Palace orders alternative work setup, learning in NCR, 17 areas
MANILA – Government offices in the National Capital Region (NCR) and 17 provinces will implement appropriate alternative work arrangements on Wednesday amid continuous heavy rains caused by the southwest monsoon (habagat).…
GSIS widens calamity aid as LGU declarations come in
MANILA – The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) is ready to extend its emergency loan program to more areas affected by Typhoon Maymay and the southwest monsoon as local government units…
48% of waste generated daily ends up in bodies of water, streets
MANILA – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) on Thursday said at least 48 percent of the 65,000 tons of waste generated daily nationwide ends up in waterways, bodies…
PAGCOR extends P66M worth of assistance to storm, flood victims
MANILA – The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (PAGCOR) released PHP65.60 million in food and non-food assistance to communities in Luzon and Metro Manila affected by tropical cyclones Luis and Maymay…
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…