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Speaker Dy announces P7K cash aid for farmers, highlights RICE Act

MANILA, Oct. 6 -- Speaker Faustino "Bojie" Dy III on Monday announced that one million rice farmers will each receive PHP7,000 in direct cash assistance under the 2026 national budget as part of Presi... Read More


Speaker Dy appeals for 35% rice tariff restoration to protect farmers

Manila, Oct. 6 -- House Speaker Faustino "Bojie" Dy III on Monday appealed to the government's economic managers to restore the 35 percent tariff on imported rice to protect farmers and strengthen the... Read More


Signal No. 1 still up over several areas as Paolo exits PAR

MANILA, Oct. 4 -- Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 remains hoisted over several areas as Severe Tropical Storm Paolo exits the Philippine area of Responsibility, the weather bureau said Saturday. A... Read More


DSWD response vehicles bring hot meals, clean water to quake-hit Bogo

MANILA, Oct. 3 -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) continued its round-the-clock relief operations for families affected by the magnitude 6.9 tremor that struck Cebu on Sept. 30... Read More


DSWD chief orders intensified coordination with quake-hit LGUs

Manila, Oct. 1 -- Following the powerful earthquake that hit Cebu Tuesday evening, Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian immediately directed the Field Office 7 ... Read More


DSWD to shoulder burial expenses, cash aid for quake victims

Manila, Oct. 1 -- In line with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s deep commitment to comfort the families and individuals affected by the 6.9 magnitude earthquake in Cebu, the Department of Social We... Read More


Signal No. 1 still up over several areas as 'Opong' moves away from PH

Manila, Sept. 27 -- Tropical Cyclone Signal No. 1 remains hoisted over several areas as Opong (international name: Bualoi) reintensifies into a typhoon as it moves over the West Philippine Sea, the we... Read More


DSWD calls for volunteers anew to help prepare family food packs

Manila, Sept. 24 -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is once again calling for volunteers to help in the production of family food packs (FFPs) at the Luzon Disaster Resource Ce... Read More


House panel realigns P255-B to priority sectors

Manila, Sept. 23 -- The House Committee on Appropriations on Tuesday approved with amendments House Bill 4058 or the proposed PHP6.793-trillion General Appropriations Bill for fiscal year 2026. The ... Read More


'Nando' intensifies into severe tropical storm as it moves over PH Sea

MANILA, Sept. 20 -- "Nando" has intensified into a severe tropical storm and is expected to enhance the southwest monsoon as it approaches landmass. As of 5 a.m. Saturday, Nando was located 780 km. e... Read More