Day: May 31, 2025

Makati: The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Saturday defended its decision to extend PHP80,000 in livelihood assistance to ‘Rose,’ the woman photographed crawling out of a Makati sewer. According to Philippines News Agency, DSWD spokesperson Irene Dumlao clarified at a news forum that Rose is among the families and individuals in street situations (FISS) profiled by the agency for tailored support. Dumlao explained that because these individuals lack permanent addresses, many have not benefited from the government’s social protection programs, such as the 4Ps. Rose was not surveyed for the 4Ps and does not have children under

Catarman: Some of the country’s most decorated multisport warriors, led by Mervin Santiago, will join the Ibabao Festival 2025 Sunrise Standard Triathlon Recon Race in Catarman, Northern Samar on Sunday. According to Philippines News Agency, Santiago, the first Filipino to cross the finish line at the 2023 IRONMAN World Championship in Nice, France, headlines a lineup that includes Kona and IRONMAN 70.3 World finisher Robert Rivera, multi-podium finisher and coach Ronald Molit, and Maryfel Aumentado. Also joining the race are 2023 GoClark Duathlete of the Year Junrox Roque, 25-time IRONMAN 70.3 finisher Chang Hitalia, who is also an eight-time full

Manila: The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) expects the new rules streamlining the value-added tax (VAT) refund process — a key reform under the Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises to Maximize Opportunities for Reinvigorating the Economy (CREATE MORE) Act – will make the Philippines a more attractive destination for foreign investors. In a televised interview, BIR Commissioner Romeo Lumagui Jr. said the new regulations are consistent with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s broader goal of making the country more business-friendly. According to Philippines News Agency, the BIR chief stated that the main objective of CREATE MORE, as well as

Manila: About 30 new artisans are expected to join the fourth edition of Likha, an initiative of First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos that showcases Filipino creativity, craftsmanship, and culture, featuring new and seasoned artisans and designers. The three-day event at the Foro de Intramuros along Anda Street in Intramuros, Manila starting June 6, will be held in time for the Independence Day celebration on June 12, and will be open to the public for free, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. According to Philippines News Agency, during the exhibit, the public is enjoined to engage with the creative process, witness live

Quezon City: Former Negros Oriental 3rd District Representative Arnulfo Teves Jr., who was recently deported from Timor-Leste, is not receiving any special treatment in detention, an official from the Department of Justice (DOJ) stated. According to Philippines News Agency, Teves is currently being held at the National Bureau of Investigation’s (NBI) detention facility within the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) compound in Muntinlupa. This arrangement is temporary, pending a court decision regarding his permanent detention location. Justice Undersecretary Raul Vasquez clarified during a news forum in Quezon City that Teves’ current detention at the NBI facility is due to ongoing construction