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Philippines climbs 31 spots in UN e-Participation Index
by Sheila Crisostomo - December 4, 2024 - 12:00am
The Department of Information and Communications Technology has attributed the Philippines’ “unprecedented climb” in the 2024 United Nations e-Participation Index to the eGovPH Super App, the government’s...
Debris warning issued as China launches rocket
by Sheila Crisostomo - December 4, 2024 - 12:00am
The Philippine Space Agency issued a debris advisory following the launch by China of a rocket yesterday afternoon.
DSWD launches ready-to-eat food packs
by Sheila Crisostomo - December 4, 2024 - 12:00am
To ensure food security in times of disasters, the Department of Social Welfare and Development has come up with ready-to-eat-food packs that will be distributed to calamity victims.
Philippines sets Guinness record for bamboo planting
by Sheila Crisostomo - December 3, 2024 - 12:00am
The Philippines has made it to the Guinness World Record for the most number of people simultaneously planting bamboo in multiple locations in October.
Extension of Bangsamoro transition period pushed
by Sheila Crisostomo - December 1, 2024 - 12:00am
The Bangsamoro regional government has issued a resolution to extend the transition period from 2025 to 2028.
Lone bettor bags P16.7 million Lotto 6/42 jackpot
by Sheila Crisostomo - November 28, 2024 - 12:00am
A lone bettor bagged the jackpot prize of nearly P16.7 million in the Lotto 6/42 during the game’s live draw last Tuesday night of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office.
DSWD: No politics in ayuda programs
by Sheila Crisostomo - November 24, 2024 - 12:00am
Social Welfare Secretary Rex Gatchalian yesterday assured the public that the two financial aid or ayuda programs of the Department of Social Welfare and Development are not being used for political gains.
Typhoons caused P800 million damage to infrastructure – DPWH
by Sheila Crisostomo - November 24, 2024 - 12:00am
The damage caused by tropical storms Nika, Ofel and Pepito to public infrastructure reached over P800 million, the Department of Public Works and Highways said yesterday.
Expect surge in investment scams – CICC
by Sheila Crisostomo - November 24, 2024 - 12:00am
The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center has warned the public about an expected surge in investment scams in the country after receiving 14 complaints of cryptocurrency and dollar scams beginning last...
DSWD to temporarily stop guarantee letters
by Sheila Crisostomo - November 23, 2024 - 12:00am
The Department of Social Welfare and Development will temporarily stop issuing guarantee letters to seekers of aid or ayuda before the year ends to make way for account settlement and annual liquidation.
Former Abu Sayyaf members reintegrated in society
by Sheila Crisostomo - November 23, 2024 - 12:00am
Four former members of the Abu Sayyaf have returned to mainstream society after serving time in prison, the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity said yesterday.
DSWD using dogs for therapy
by Sheila Crisostomo - November 19, 2024 - 12:00am
The Department of Social Welfare and Development is piloting a program wherein dogs will be used as part of emotional therapy for clients in residential facilities, according to DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian.
DICT denies eGovPH mobile app was hacked
by Sheila Crisostomo - November 17, 2024 - 12:00am
The Department of Information and Communications Technology has denied that the government’s eGovPH mobile app was hacked, saying the alleged data leak was just a hoax.
DICT warns of rampant Yuletide text scams
by Sheila Crisostomo - November 10, 2024 - 12:00am
The Department of Information and Communications Technology has warned the public against rampant text scams, especially this coming Christmas season.
Kristine rescue teams undergo stress debriefing
by Sheila Crisostomo - November 7, 2024 - 12:00am
Members of the Philippine Coast Guard-District Southern Tagalog who joined the search and rescue operations for victims of Severe Tropical Storm Kristine in Bicol have undergone stress debriefing.
DSWD-issued GLs accepted in Mercury Drug stores
by Sheila Crisostomo - November 5, 2024 - 12:00am
Guarantee letters issued by the Department of Social Welfare and Development are now accepted in 171 branches of Mercury Drug nationwide.
Over 400,000 eligible households waiting for inclusion in 4Ps
by Sheila Crisostomo - November 5, 2024 - 12:00am
Over 400,000 waitlisted households have been validated by the Department of Social Welfare and Development to be eligible for the government’s Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program or 4Ps.
DSWD cited for Anti-Red Tape initiatives
by Sheila Crisostomo - November 3, 2024 - 12:00am
The Department of Social Welfare and Development was recognized by the Anti-Red Tape Authority for its initiatives to speed up delivery of services.
18,756 children’s rights violations recorded in 2023
by Sheila Crisostomo - November 2, 2024 - 12:00am
Over 18,000 reports of child violations have been documented in the country for 2023, a majority of which were cases of rape and acts of lasciviousness, the Council for the Welfare of Children (CWC) said yester...
‘Sara could face impeachment over fund misuse’
by Sheila Crisostomo - October 29, 2024 - 12:00am
There are grounds to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte, citing her alleged misuse of funds, the chairman of the House of Representatives committee on good government and public accountability said yesterday.
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