Tag: financial aid
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Manila Distributes P25.8 Million in Aid to 8,600 Bereaved Families
In a compassionate move, Manila’s city government has disbursed PHP25.8 million to support 8,600 families mourning the loss of loved ones. This initiative falls under the ‘Unang Abuloy ng Maynila’ program, which was launched on January 22, 2024, following an ordinance signed by Mayor Honey Lacuna. Each family received PHP3,000 to help cover funeral expenses,…
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Manila Distributes P25.8 Million in Aid to Support 8,600 Bereaved Families
In a compassionate move, Manila’s city government has disbursed PHP25.8 million to assist 8,600 families through its ‘Unang Abuloy ng Maynila’ initiative. This program, launched on January 22, 2024, following an ordinance signed by Mayor Honey Lacuna, aims to provide financial relief to families mourning the loss of loved ones. Each family receives PHP3,000 to…
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Canlaon City Seeks National Aid as Mt. Kanlaon Eruption Strains Local Resources
In the wake of the recent eruption of Mt. Kanlaon, the local government of Canlaon City, Negros Oriental, is urgently appealing for financial assistance from the national government. The city’s Quick Response Fund (QRF), which stood at PHP11 million, has dwindled to just PHP4.7 million as of December 15, 2024, following the initial eruption on…
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361 Families in Surigao City Receive Financial Aid Post-Typhoon Kristine
In a significant relief effort, 361 families in Surigao City, who were impacted by Typhoon Kristine in October, were provided with financial assistance on December 12, 2024. The aid, amounting to over PHP1 million, was distributed under the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) program. Each family received…
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Negros Oriental Commits PHP5,000 Aid to Families Hit by Mt. Kanlaon Eruption
In a show of solidarity, Negros Oriental’s Governor Manuel Sagarbarria has promised PHP5,000 to each family impacted by the recent eruption of Mt. Kanlaon in Canlaon City. The announcement came during a press conference in Dumaguete City, where Sagarbarria detailed that the financial assistance would be disbursed in January. The governor highlighted that while funds…
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Manila Extends Financial Support to Vulnerable Groups Until December 26
Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna, alongside Manila Department of Social Welfare chief Re Fugoso and chief of staff Joshue Santiago, were present at one of the distribution sites for the city’s financial aid program. (Photo from MACHRA) MANILA – The city of Manila has announced that it will continue to provide financial assistance to its vulnerable…
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Ilocos Norte Students Benefit from CHED’s Tulong Dunong Financial Aid Program
In a significant boost to their educational journey, 132 students at Mariano Marcos State University in Batac, Ilocos Norte, were each awarded a PHP7,500 grant through the Commission on Higher Education’s (CHED) Tulong Dunong Program. The distribution took place during a ceremony at the university’s Student Center Building on Thursday, November 28, 2024. The Tulong…
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Davao City Allocates P17.7 Million for Relief in Areas Devastated by Tropical Storm Kristine
Davao City has announced a significant financial relief package of PHP17.7 million for regions battered by Tropical Storm Kristine, also known internationally as Trami. The aid distribution is scheduled to commence on November 20, as confirmed by Alfredo Baloran, the head of the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO), during a press conference…
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Davao City Allocates P17.7 Million for Relief in Areas Devastated by Tropical Storm Kristine
Davao City has announced a significant financial relief package of PHP17.7 million to support regions ravaged by Tropical Storm Kristine, also known internationally as Trami. The announcement was made by Alfredo Baloran, the head of the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO), during a press conference on November 14, 2024. The aid distribution…
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