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DSWD expands social aid programs, reports gains in hunger reduction

Manila, Dec. 25 -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Thursday highlighted the expanding coverage and measurable impact of its social protection programs for senior citizens, c... Read More


DHSUD expands 4PH, gains wider stakeholder support

Manila, Dec. 24 -- The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) has broadened the scope of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s Expanded Pambansang Pabahay Para sa Pilipino (4PH) P... Read More


7 fireworks-related injuries logged as of Dec. 23

MANILA, Dec. 23 -- The Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday reported seven fireworks-related injuries (FWRIs) in various regions, 75 percent lower compared to the same period last year. In an adviso... Read More


PH ready to mediate between Thailand, Cambodia amid border tensions

Manila, Dec. 22 -- The Philippines is ready to mediate between Cambodia and Thailand should both parties seek Association of Southeast Asian Nations' (ASEAN) help once Manila assumes the bloc's chairs... Read More


Modular shelters turned over to 'Uwan' victims in Mandaue

Manila, Dec. 19 -- The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) has turned over 50 modular shelter units (MSUs) to the Mandaue City government to provide safer temporary housing f... Read More


Gov't caps hiring of COS, JO workers

Manila, Dec. 18 -- The government has placed a cap on the hiring of Contract of Service (COS) and Job Order (JO) workers to address the recurring issue of contractualization in the public sector. In ... Read More


Pag-IBIG Fund, Megawide partner to build socialized homes

Manila, Dec. 18 -- The Pag-IBIG Fund has partnered with construction firm Megawide Construction Corp. to fast-track the building of about 7,143 socialized housing units under the expanded Pambansang P... Read More


CWC slams alleged abuse of Grade 7 student in Tondo

Manila, Dec. 18 -- The Council for the Welfare of Children (CWC) has expressed serious concern over a report of an incident in Tondo, Manila, in which a male Grade 7 student was allegedly forced by a ... Read More


Health groups back QC's proposed alcohol harm reduction ordinance

Manila, Dec. 18 -- Public health advocates have expressed strong support for the local government of Quezon City following a public consultation on Dec. 17 for a proposed ordinance aimed at preventing... Read More


DHSUD, SHFC turn over mortgage aid in Pasig

Manila, Dec. 17 -- The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) and the Social Housing Finance Corporation (SHFC) have turned over financial assistance for land acquisition to two... Read More