May 23, 2025

Tag: PWD Support

  • Manila Allocates Nearly Half of 2025’s PHP25 Billion Budget to Social Services

    In a significant move, the city government of Manila has decided to dedicate almost half of its PHP25 billion budget for 2025 to social services. Mayor Honey Lacuna announced that PHP10.03 billion, representing 40% of the total budget, will be directed towards supporting the city’s most vulnerable populations, including victims of calamities. The largest portion…

    Written by

    Thea Escobar

  • Senate Investigates Revenue Loss from Fake Disability IDs

    REVENUE INVESTIGATION. Senator Sherwin Gatchalian led a public hearing at the Senate in Pasay City on December 5, 2024, to tackle the issue of fake Person with Disability (PWD) identification cards and their negative impact on government finances. Gatchalian highlighted that the misuse of these IDs leads to significant tax losses, unfair price hikes, and…

    Written by

    Ramon Diaz