Author: Clarissa Soriano

  • Street Closures and Traffic Diversions Announced for Sto. Niño Feast in Pandacan, Manila

    In anticipation of the Feast of Sto. Niño, which will be celebrated this Sunday, the Manila Public Information Office has announced the closure of nine streets in the Pandacan district starting at 7 a.m. on Saturday. The affected streets include Jesus St.-Palumpong St. from Quirino Ave. to Beata St., Hilum St. from Teodoro San Luis…

  • GSIS Brings Home Ownership Dreams to Life for Over 5,000 Government Workers

    MANILA – The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has significantly advanced the goal of home ownership for more than 5,000 of its beneficiaries through the Pabahay sa Bagong Bayaning Manggagawa (PBBM) initiative. This effort is part of a broader strategy that includes the Lease with Option to Buy (LWOB) and the Housing Accounts Restructuring and…

  • OTOP Initiative Enhances Livelihood for Loom Weavers in Antique’s Bugasong

    In the heart of Antique province, the town of Bugasong has seen a significant uplift in the lives of its loom weavers thanks to the One Town, One Product (OTOP) program. Mario Manzano, the head of the Bagtason Loom Weavers Association (BLWA), shared that the local government has pinpointed loom weaving, especially the creation of…

  • Caraga Region Welcomes 12 New Doctors to Serve Underserved Areas

    In a significant boost to healthcare in the Caraga region, 12 new doctors have been sworn in as part of the ‘Doctors to the Barrios’ program. The ceremony, led by Cesar Cassion, the Regional Director of the Department of Health Caraga (DOH-13), took place in Butuan City on January 13, 2025. These doctors are set…

  • DSWD Unveils New Guidelines for 4Ps First 1,000 Days Cash Grant

    The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has recently announced the release of new guidelines for the implementation of the First 1,000 Days (F1KD) of Life conditional cash grant under the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps). This initiative aims to enhance the health and nutritional status of young children and pregnant women within the…

  • Philippine National Police Arrest 31, Seize 80 Firearms on First Day of Election Gun Ban

    On the inaugural day of the gun ban for the upcoming midterm elections, the Philippine National Police (PNP) reported the arrest of 31 individuals across the country. The arrests, which took place on January 12, 2025, included 26 civilians, three security guards, one government employee from the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, and a…

  • Trilateral Call Between Marcos, Biden, and Ishiba Rescheduled for January 13

    The scheduled trilateral phone conversation involving Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., US President Joe Biden, and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has been rescheduled to the morning of January 13, Manila time, as announced by Malacañang. Originally planned for the previous day, the delay was attributed to wildfires occurring in Los Angeles, according to…

  • Filipino Students Shine at International Science Olympiad in Texas

    Six talented Filipino students brought home a haul of medals from the 6th Copernicus International Natural Science Olympiad held in Houston, Texas, from January 5 to 10, 2025. The event, which drew over 200 participants from 18 countries, showcased the prowess of the Philippines in the fields of natural sciences, physics, and astronomy. Richmarth Duke…

  • DSWD Concludes Feeding Program for Over 150,000 Children in Central Visayas

    The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has successfully completed its Supplementary Feeding Program (SFP) in Central Visayas, nourishing a total of 150,637 children across 130 different areas. This announcement was made by Shalaine Marie Lucero, the regional director of DSWD-7, on January 10, 2025, marking the end of Cycle 14 of the program.…

  • New Flood Control Measures Enhance Livelihood in Marinduque

    Residents of Barangay Bamban in Boac, Marinduque, are experiencing a significant uplift in their daily lives thanks to a newly completed flood control structure. The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) finished the project in late 2024, aiming to mitigate the severe effects of frequent flooding in the area. According to a report to…