May 23, 2025

Tag: inclusive development

  • Revolutionary Partnership Aims to Bridge Digital Divide in Conflict Zones

    In a groundbreaking move, the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU) and the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) have joined forces to extend digital connectivity to areas plagued by conflict and vulnerability. This initiative, captured in a photo from February 18, 2025, showcases OPAPRU Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr.…

    Written by

    Alexis Torres

  • President Marcos Praises DHSUD for Revolutionizing Housing Rights in the Philippines

    In a significant acknowledgment, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has lauded the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) for its transformative approach to housing, emphasizing that it should be a fundamental right, not a luxury or a distant goal. During the DHSUD’s sixth anniversary celebration, Marcos highlighted the importance of a home as…

    Written by

    Alfredo Ramos

  • Philippines Reiterates Dedication to Human Rights at UN Meeting

    The Philippine government has reaffirmed its dedication to human rights and inclusive growth during a constructive dialogue with the United Nations Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights in Geneva, Switzerland, scheduled for February 18 to 19, 2025. Leading the Philippine delegation is NEDA Undersecretary Rosemarie Edillon, accompanied by Ambassador Carlos Sorreta, the Permanent Representative…

    Written by

    Elena Basilio

  • BARMM Joins Forces with UNHCR and JICA to Enhance Digital Birth Registration in Lanao del Sur

    In a significant move to improve civil registration, the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), in collaboration with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), has introduced digital birth registration equipment to several municipalities in Lanao del Sur and Marawi City. The equipment was officially handed…

    Written by

    Rodel Jacinto

  • Philippines Urged to Leverage Economic Strengths and Partnerships for Inclusive Growth

    MANILA – Arsenio Balisacan, the Secretary of the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA), stressed the importance of maintaining robust economic fundamentals and strong partnerships to foster inclusive growth in the Philippines. Speaking at the Temasek Distinguished Speaker Lecture at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy in Singapore, Balisacan highlighted the significance of…

    Written by

    Manuel Castro

  • New Homes Bring Hope to Sama-Badjao Families in Surigao

    In a significant step towards improving living conditions, the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) has provided new housing to 20 families from the Sama-Badjao community in Surigao City. The handover of five quadruplex houses took place on January 17, 2025, at Sitio Panubigon in Barangay Lipata, marking a transformative moment for the…

    Written by

    Marites Hernandez