DA starts release of NFA rice stocks amid food security emergency
The Department of Agriculture (DA) began releasing rice stocks of the National Food Authority to local government units (LGUs) on Wednesday, responding to the declared food security emergency following a…
Cashless/contactless toll collection to start March 15, 2025
Photo courtesy of TRB. MANILA — Cashless/contactless toll collection on major toll expressways is set to be re-implemented beginning March 15, 2025, months after the dry-run of contactless transactions program,…
Marcos administration bolsters education sector with scores of school buildings, classrooms, facilities
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s administration constructed 14,825 new classrooms in various parts of the country from July 2022 to October 2024, the Department of Education (DepEd) statistics said. President…
DOLE ‘Kabuhayan’ Program: Boosting productivity and empowering vulnerable sectors
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. reaffirms the commitment of his administration to champion the rights of Filipino workers under a “Bagong Pilipinas” where laborers’ development and prosperity are secured. (Photo…
Marcos Jr. admin to build physical rehab center for Persons with Work-Related Disabilities
The ECC grants livelihood assistance to Eduardo Alcantara Jr. and Richard Hidalgo from Agoo and Naguilian in La Union, respectively, who sustained injuries at work. Using the assistance, Alcantara decides…
Over 100,000 learners, tutors benefit from Marcos admin’s relentless ‘Tara, Basa’ program
Tara, Basa!, the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s educational support program under President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.’s administration is a tutoring program that promotes a holistic learning environment. College…
4Ps: Reducing poverty through skills training and targeted cash grants
PBBM delivering his speech on July 18, 2023, in Tondo, Manila (Source: Philippine News Agency Twitter/X account) The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)’s Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps)…
LAWA at BINHI: A Shield for Climate Change
The Philippines is confronted with an urgent and critical situation owing to the global climate crisis. The nation exhibits a high degree of vulnerability to the detrimental effects of climate…
DOLE TUPAD: Emergency employment, socially relevant tasks
Source: DOLE President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has been successfully providing emergency employment for workers who are disadvantaged by calamities and other social circumstances. Under the President’s guidance and leadership,…
Living Legends: The Marcos Administration and its Centenarians
Living Legends. Former senator Juan Ponce Enrile celebrated his 100th birthday alongside the legendary 105-year-old tattoo artist Apo Whang-Od and President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. A remarkable gathering of three generations…
BI Warns Public Against Love Scams Amid Valentine’s Season
MANILA, Philippines—The Bureau of Immigration (BI) warned the public against online love scams, especially during the Valentine’s season, when fraudsters often take advantage of unsuspecting victims. BI Commissioner Joel Anthony…
RECENT UPWARD TREND IN W.I.L.D CASES PROMPTS URGENT CALL FOR PROPER HYGIENE AND SELF-PROTECTION MEASURES —DOH
The Department of Health (DOH) reminds the public to practice proper hygiene and self-protection against W.I.L.D diseases (Water and food-borne diseases, Influenza-like illnesses, Leptospirosis, and Dengue) as the country experiences…
GM ROBLES DISMISSES PCSO DATA BREACH REPORT AS “FAKE CLICKBAIT NEWS”
BEWARE of fake news for views. Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) General Manager Mel Robles issued this warning to the public on Friday (February 14) as another fake news story…
PBBM’s 4PH empowers Filipinos thru decent housing: DHSUD
The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) on Friday cited President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino (4PH) Program as the cornerstone of the government’s…
PBBM leads ‘Trabaho Para sa Bagong Pilipinas’ job-matching for 4Ps in Iloilo
ILOILO CITY — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. leads the ‘Trabaho Para sa Bagong Pilipinas’ initiative, a job-matching event for close to 3,000 graduating beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino…
Flood Control Project strengthens disaster resilience in riverside community of Gapan City, Nueva Ecija
MANILA — The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has successfully completed a vital flood mitigation structure along Peñaranda River, enhancing disaster resilience in Gapan City, Nueva Ecija. According…
WORK WITH NAT’L GOV’T ON INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS – PBBM
(Photo by PIA R6) President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. called on Iloilo local government chief executives to coordinate with the national government in developing infrastructure projects in the province. Speaking…
GOVT TO CONTINUE SUPPORT TO IMPROVE LIVES OF PINOYS – PBBM
(photo from PIA R6) The government will continue to uplift the living conditions of Filipinos by providing state subsidies, ensuring access to food, and creating job opportunities, President Ferdinand R.…
Misamis Occidental distributes free fertilizers to increase rice yields
MISAMIS OCCIDENTAL (PIA) – To strengthen local agriculture and support rice farmers, the provincial government of Misamis Occidental (PGMO), in partnership with local government units (LGUs), distributes free fertilizers under…
DSWD 10 unveils LGU Request Augmentation System to enhance disaster response efficiency
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (PIA) – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office 10, through its Disaster Response Management Division (DRMD), launched the pilot testing of the…
KALAHI-CIDSS hits 100% subproject completion in Northern Mindanao, says RPMC chair
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (PIA) – “This project stands out as one of the best-run, with strong community engagement from planning to implementation. When communities are involved, success rates soar,”…
PSA targets 529,000 4Ps beneficiaries for PhilSys registration in Northern Mindanao
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (PIA) – The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) is gearing up to register 529,306 Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) beneficiaries in Northern Mindanao to the Philippine Identification…
Cambodian envoy thanks PH support, cooperation in farewell call
Cambodian Ambassador to the Philippines Phan Peuv on Thursday thanked the Philippine government for its “unwavering support and commitment” during his stay here, saying such a gesture was vital for…
NHCP Unveils “Simbahan ng San Jose Del Monte” Historical Marker
SAN JOSE DEL MONTE, BULACAN ─ The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) led by its Chair Regalado Trota Jose Jr. will unveil the historical marker, “Simbahan ng San…
DSWD expands tutoring program to 5 regions; targets 138K beneficiaries in 2025
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is bringing the Tara, Basa! Tutoring Program to five more regions this 2025, a senior agency official said on Thursday (February 13).…