Day: October 29, 2024

BUTUAN CITY – Sixty-three residents of the towns of Tagbina and Barobo in Surigao del Sur received PHP15,000 each from the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Zero Hunger Payout under its Sustainable Livelihood Program. In a statement Tuesday, DSWD 13 (Caraga) said the funds would help expand local businesses, including corn, coffee, salted eggs, chorizo, and banana chip production. In Tagbina, the recipients are set to invest in equipment and materials for their corn, coffee, and salted egg production. In Barobo, the funds will be used to purchase essential equipment for chorizo and banana chip production. ‘This assistance

Manila: The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Tuesday said its clients in need of assistance for medications may use agency-issued guarantee letters (GL) to buy their ‘maintenance medicines’ from any of 171 branches of Mercury Drug nationwide starting Nov. 4. In a statement, DSWD Undersecretary for Operations Monina Josefina Romualdez said, ‘This partnership is a testament to the efforts of the DSWD to prioritize the welfare of individuals in crisis situations by ensuring a more efficient way to address their medical needs.’ Among the Mercury Drug branches that will accommodate the DSWD-issued GLs from the Central Office

Manila: The National Electrification Administration (NEA) on Tuesday said 1.6 million households have already reconnected to electricity services following the impacts of Severe Tropical Storm (STS) Kristine (international name Trami) to energy infrastructure. In an interview with Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon, NEA Administrator Antonio Almeda said 2.1 million connections across 12 regions were affected by the typhoon last week, with electric cooperatives (ECs) working to immediately restore power services in these areas. ‘Based on our data, a total of 2.1 million connections were affected by [STS] Kristine [covering] the 12 regions affected,’ Almeda said. ‘And we are only down to 500,000

Manila: The Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) on Tuesday expressed plans to introduce modern technology for rice farming in the Philippines, in partnership with the Department of Agriculture (DA). In a press conference, TECO Representative Wallace Minn-Gan Chow said the project aims to show Taiwan’s support for the Marcos administration’s food security and affordability targets. ‘By introducing modern technology from Taiwan, we aim to strengthen the Philippines’ capability to provide accessible and affordable rice. Ensuring that even in the face of natural calamities, no one goes hungry,’ he said. The TECO official said the collaboration with the DA will

BALER, Aurora – The Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) convened Tuesday to prepare for Typhoon Leon and the observance of “Undas” or All Saints’ and All Saints’ Days. Governor Reynante Tolentino said the provincial government will be conducting round-the-clock monitoring for updates on Leon. The province’s Emergency Operation Center will be activated Oct. 30 until Nov. 3. ‘I am extending my full support in this council meeting to continue to the fullest level our Serbisyong Bukas Palad (open palm services) for the benefit of the people of Aurora, to heighten alerts and prepare for any emergencies. Let