Day: February 5, 2025

Antique: A total of 1,224 pregnant mothers and children aged 0 to 2 years from Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) beneficiary households in Antique have registered for an additional cash grant under the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) First 1,000 Days (F1KD) program. Antique 4Ps Provincial Link official Jeffrey Gabucay stated in an interview that registration for the F1KD program began last month. According to Philippines News Agency, the initiative provides an additional PHP350 monthly cash grant to pregnant mothers and young children in 4Ps households, on top of the existing PHP750 monthly health grant. ‘To qualify, beneficiaries

Baguio City: The Commission on Elections (Comelec) in the Cordillera region has reiterated its policy on the common poster areas for campaign materials and urged candidates and their supporters to spare the trees. According to Philippines News Agency, Comelec regional director, lawyer Julius Torres, emphasized that there are designated common poster areas where candidates and their supporters can place campaign materials. While they cannot prohibit placements on private properties, they strongly appeal to candidates to avoid nailing campaign materials on trees. He noted that the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) enforces a law against harming trees, even those

Manila: The Senate and House of Representatives’ respective Secretariats have commenced the formal review of the impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte following the official transmittal of the complaint to the Senate. This step marks the beginning of a critical phase in the impeachment process, which will proceed to the Senate plenary discussions likely after the legislative break. According to Philippines News Agency, Senate Secretary Renato Bantug accepted the voluminous documents from House Secretary General Reginald Velasco, signaling the next stage in the impeachment proceedings. The complaint, endorsed by 215 House members and approved in plenary, is now subject

Manila: The Department of Education (DepEd) has partnered with the National Electrification Administration (NEA) to electrify the country’s last-mile schools. In a recent announcement, DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara emphasized the importance of this collaboration to enhance the welfare of learners, aligning with the Marcos administration’s efforts to bring electricity to off-grid schools. According to Philippines News Agency, Secretary Angara highlighted the necessity of power in schools, stating that without it, students and educators face significant challenges. He remarked that the initiative is not just about providing electricity but also offering hope to communities. This was articulated during the signing of

Sofia: Italy-based Filipina gymnast and Asian Junior medalist Jasmine Althea Ramilo won three medals, including a gold, in the International Rhythmic Gymnastics Tournament – Olympic 74 Cup on Feb. 2 in Sofia, Bulgaria. The 17-year-old rhythmic gymnast sensation came out with nearly flawless performance in the hoop event to clinch the gold and settled for two bronze medals in ball and clubs categories. According to Philippines News Agency, Ramilo, whose parents came from Santa Catalina, Ilocos Sur, was the only gymnast who represented the Philippines. She was joined by her Italian coach Claudia Mancinelli of Ginnastica Fabriano. In November last