Tag: Government Assistance

  • Government Support Brings Relief to Kanlaon Eruption Victims in La Carlota

    In the wake of the devastating eruption of Mt. Kanlaon on December 9, 2024, residents of La Carlota City, Negros Occidental, have found solace in the extensive assistance provided by the government. On a recent visit to La Carlota South Elementary School-II, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. personally oversaw the distribution of crucial aid to…

  • Nine NPA Rebels in Northern Samar Surrender, Hand Over Six Firearms

    In a significant move towards peace, nine members of the New People’s Army (NPA) in Northern Samar have surrendered to the Philippine Army’s 19th Infantry Battalion. The surrender took place on February 15, 2025, and was reported by the military on February 17. The group, part of the NPA’s sub-regional guerrilla unit, handed over a…

  • Tingog Party-list Expands Reach with 210 Centers Across the Nation

    In a significant move to enhance accessibility to government aid, Tingog Party-list has successfully established 210 centers throughout the country over the last three years. This initiative was highlighted during the opening of the three-day Tingog Summit 2025 at the Leyte Convention Center in Palo, Leyte. Representative Jude Acidre of the party-list emphasized the importance…

  • Government Agencies Aid Northern Mindanao Startups in Navigating Licensing Hurdles

    In Cagayan de Oro City, government agencies are stepping up to help startups in the agriculture and aquaculture sectors of Northern Mindanao navigate the complex web of regulatory requirements. Famela Racquel Villanueva, the Bukidnon provincial director for the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), highlighted the challenges faced by new entrepreneurs, particularly in obtaining the…

  • DSWD Provides Financial and Emotional Support to Families of Missing Fishers in Albay

    In a compassionate response to a distressing situation, the Department of Social Welfare and Development in Bicol (DSWD-5) has stepped in to support the families of four missing fishers from Tabaco City, Albay. On January 15, 2025, each family received a financial aid of PHP10,000 as part of the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation…

  • Philippine Government Vows Comprehensive Support for 13 Women Repatriated from Cambodia

    The Department of Justice in Manila has declared that the 13 Filipino women recently brought back from Cambodia will receive full governmental support, recognizing them as victims of human trafficking. Justice Undersecretary Nicholas Felix Ty emphasized during a news forum that these women would be provided with all possible state benefits, including psycho-social counseling and…

  • DSWD Chief Promises Swift Aid to Families Impacted by Mt. Kanlaon’s Eruption

    EVACUEES AIDED. Social Welfare Secretary Rex Gatchalian visited an evacuation center in Bago City, Negros Occidental, on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, to assess the welfare of families displaced by the recent eruption of Mt. Kanlaon. (Photo courtesy of DSWD) MANILA – Secretary Rex Gatchalian of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has committed…