DSWD boosts disaster response efforts for Mayon-affected families
MANILA – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) continues to strengthen its disaster response efforts in providing sustained assistance to families affected by Mayon Volcano’s restiveness. Assistant Secretary Irene…
DILG commits to support LGUs, strengthen disaster resilience programs under 2026 budget
CALAMBA CITY, Laguna (PIA) – The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) CALABARZON has committed in supporting local government units (LGUs), strengthening disaster resilience initiatives, and prioritize community…
NNC cites PH nutrition guides amid new US dietary guidelines
MANILA – The National Nutrition Council (NNC) on Wednesday acknowledged the release of the United States Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2025–2030, while reminding the public that the Philippines will continue to…
Mayon Volcano unrest elevates
MANILA – The level of unrest in Mayon Volcano has increased, particularly at its summit or surface level, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported on Tuesday. In an…
Pag-IBIG: 3% loan rate amid higher socialized housing price caps
MANILA – The government approved higher price ceilings for socialized subdivision and condominium projects, while the Pag-IBIG Fund continues to offer subsidized housing loan rates under the Expanded Pambansang Pabahay para…
DSWD’s livelihood program benefits 235K vulnerable Filipinos in 2025
MANILA – The Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP), one of the core development initiatives of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), has provided livelihood opportunities to 235,074 beneficiaries as of…
DepEd advances system reforms, work-ready pathways for learners
MANILA – The Department of Education (DepEd) pushed forward reforms that improved school environments and advanced system-level changes under Secretary Sonny Angara’s leadership – strengthening senior high school tracks, aligning curriculum…
Pangilinan-led Luzon Tollways Steps Up Holiday Traffic Preparations, Offers Free Toll
Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation (MPTC), concessionaire of NLEX, SCTEX in cooperation with BCDA, NLEX Connector, Manila-Cavite Expressway (CAVITEX) in cooperation with PRA-PEATC, and Cavite-Laguna Expressway (CALAX), has intensified its holiday…
DSWD vows to further strengthen social protection for Pinoys in 2026
MANILA – As the year 2026 begins, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has reiterated its commitment in supporting the goal of the Marcos administration to improve the quality…
DSWD opens new help desk for minors traveling abroad at NAIA 1
MANILA – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) officially launched its new Minors Traveling Abroad (MTA) help desk at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1 on Monday.…