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Day: July 4, 2023

Over 1K journos, kin get DSWD assistance under PBBM admin

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian on Tuesday committed to continue the media welfare project, a program aimed at providing immediate support to media members and their families. Under the program, more than 1…

CHR urges LGUs to pass ordinances promoting LGBTQI rights

The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) on Tuesday urged local government units to pass ordinances that protect individuals from discrimination and ensure equality for all. The CHR commended the city government of Muntinlupa for passing City Ordinance No…

OWWA, Quezon LGUs ink MOA to strengthen OFW welfare, protection

The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) and the local governments of Quezon province have embarked on a joint undertaking that stands to benefit overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). The statement came after OWWA officials and representatives o…

DA-Davao allots P1-B budget for El Niño action plan

The Department of Agriculture in the Davao Region (DA-11) has allocated PHP1 billion for its El Niño preparation and mitigation strategy. In a press briefing Tuesday, DA-11 disaster risk reduction focal person Joedel Leliza said the bulk of the budget…

DOST showcases creative industry in ‘Likha’ festival

The Department of Science and Techonology-Forest Products Research and Development Institute (DOST-FPRDI) on Monday launched here the ‘LIKHA: Forest Products Innovation Reimagined’, a week-long event highlighting the relevance of programs creating hig…