Tag: Community Outreach

  • Davao City’s Vices Regulation Unit Amasses Over PHP9 Million in Fines in 2024

    In Davao City, the Vices Regulation Unit (VRU) announced on Monday that it had successfully collected fines totaling more than PHP9 million throughout 2024. According to VRU head Hernando Las, these fines were imposed on individuals who breached the city’s stringent anti-smoking, anti-sobriety, and liquor ban regulations. The VRU’s efforts in 2024 included 2,566 operations,…

  • First Lady Spearheads Comprehensive Services Initiative in Pangasinan

    In a significant outreach effort, First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos spearheaded the Lab for All program in Bayambang, Pangasinan, on Thursday, February 6, 2025. The event, held at St. Vincent Prayer Park, saw the distribution of free medical, dental, and various government services to the local community, fulfilling a commitment made by her husband, President Marcos,…

  • Manila’s New Kalinga Center: A Comprehensive Hub for Social Services

    In a significant development for the residents of Manila, Mayor Honey Lacuna spearheaded the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Kalinga Center in Paco on January 24, 2025. This modern 10-story facility, located at the intersection of Quirino Extension and Zulueta Street, aims to consolidate various city hall social services into a single, accessible location. The…

  • Benguet’s Mobile Caravan Serves Over 1,000 in La Trinidad

    In a significant outreach effort, over 1,000 residents of La Trinidad, Benguet, benefited from a wide array of government services during the 13th installment of the HEALTHIER Benguet caravan held at the Wangal Sports Complex. Governor Melchor Diclas, who is also a medical surgeon, emphasized the initiative’s goal to decentralize government services, making them more…

  • Benguet’s Mobile Caravan Brings Essential Services to Over 1,000 La Trinidad Residents

    In a significant outreach effort, the HEALTHIER Benguet caravan, held at the Wangal Sports Complex in La Trinidad, Benguet, served over a thousand local residents on January 17, 2025. This initiative, marking the 13th leg of the series, aimed to deliver a range of government services directly to the community, showcasing a commitment to accessible…

  • New Disaster Preparedness Sourcebook in Local Languages Launched in Ilocos

    In a significant move towards enhancing disaster preparedness, the Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (DOST-Phivolcs) unveiled a comprehensive disaster narrative sourcebook in San Fernando City, La Union on January 14, 2025. This initiative, part of the DANAS Project, aims to improve communication and education on disaster resilience by using local…

  • DSWD’s Innovative Initiatives Reach Over 439,000 Filipinos in 2024

    In 2024, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has successfully extended its innovative social protection programs to more than 439,000 individuals and families across the Philippines. Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao emphasized the agency’s dedication to enhancing the lives of Filipinos, particularly those in the most vulnerable sectors, through these initiatives. One of the…