Tag: financial assistance

  • DSWD-Davao Allocates PHP1.6 Billion for AKAP Assistance in 2024

    In Davao City, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Region 11 announced on Tuesday that it has disbursed approximately PHP1.6 billion through the Ayuda para sa Kapos ang Kita Program (AKAP) throughout 2024. This initiative has supported 355,194 people in the region by offering medical, funeral, food, and cash assistance through various channels…

  • Negros Occidental Seeks Lasting Solutions for Mt. Kanlaon Eruption Aftermath

    In the wake of the Mt. Kanlaon eruption, the provincial government of Negros Occidental is actively pursuing sustainable solutions to support the thousands of displaced residents who have been living in evacuation centers for over three weeks. Provincial Administrator Rayfrando Diaz II announced that the province will utilize a PHP50-million grant from President Ferdinand R.…

  • Philippine Government Vows Justice for Murdered Filipino Worker in Kuwait

    The Philippine government, through the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW), has pledged to pursue justice for a Filipino worker killed in Kuwait. DMW Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac emphasized the government’s commitment during a recent media briefing, stating that the primary suspect is currently detained and under investigation by Kuwaiti authorities. A legal representative from the…

  • GSIS Allocates P8.6 Billion in Emergency Loans for Typhoon-Affected Regions in Luzon

    MANILA – The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has set aside nearly PHP8.6 billion to provide emergency loans to 363,547 active members and pensioners impacted by recent typhoons. According to a Thursday news release, GSIS has opened applications for eligible borrowers across various regions, with deadlines varying by location. In Isabela, the deadline for loan…

  • DSWD-Calabarzon Provides Over PHP5 Billion in Crisis Aid to 1.2 Million in 2024

    In a significant effort to support those in need, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office 4-A in Calabarzon has disbursed PHP5.13 billion to assist over 1.2 million individuals facing crises throughout 2024. This aid, distributed from January 1 to December 9, was part of the Crisis Intervention Program (CIP), which offers…

  • Philippines Bolsters Infrastructure and Aid Amid El Niño and La Niña Challenges

    In response to the severe impacts of El Niño and La Niña, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has taken decisive steps to aid recovery and enhance the Philippines’ resilience against future disasters. The country, situated in the Pacific Ring of Fire and the Pacific Cyclone Belt, faces significant risks from natural hazards such as cyclones,…

  • SSS Provides Over P1.15 Billion in Calamity Loans to 70,000 Typhoon-Affected Members

    MANILA – The Social Security System (SSS) has disbursed over PHP1.15 billion in calamity loan assistance to nearly 70,000 members impacted by recent typhoons. According to Carlo Villacorta, the acting head of the Public Affairs and Special Events Division at SSS, the loans were made available last month to members in regions hit by typhoons…

  • SSS Provides Over P1.15 Billion in Loans to 70,000 Members Hit by Typhoons

    MANILA – The Social Security System (SSS) has disbursed over PHP1.15 billion in calamity loan assistance to nearly 70,000 members impacted by recent typhoons. According to Carlo Villacorta, the acting head of the Public Affairs and Special Events Division at SSS, the loans were made available last month to members in regions affected by typhoons…

  • CHERISH Initiative to Support 100 Disabled Children in Antique

    In a significant move to support children with disabilities, the CHERISH project, which stands for Children’s Health, Education, and Resources for Inclusion, Support and Hope, has been launched in San Jose de Buenavista, Antique. On October 24, 2024, Mayor Justin Encarnacion formalized the initiative by signing a memorandum of agreement with officials from the Department…

  • Over 285,000 Bicol Region SSS Members Eligible for Calamity and Salary Loans

    LEGAZPI CITY – The Social Security System (SSS) has announced that 285,161 of its active members in the Bicol Region can apply for calamity and salary loans. This initiative targets members affected by recent weather disturbances in the region, as stated by Jeanette Mapa, the spokesperson for SSS-Bicol. Mapa specified that members from the provinces…