Day: August 26, 2025

Manila: The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) displayed its commitment to protect the rights and welfare of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) with the release of almost PHP1 million in financial aid to sick migrant workers in Hong Kong. In a social media post on Monday night, DMW Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac said its Migrant Workers Office (MWO) in Hong Kong released PHP949,136.47 to 12 OFWs suffering from serious illnesses on Sunday, under the Agarang Kalinga at Saklolo para sa mga OFWs na Nangangailangan (AKSYON) Fund. According to Philippines News Agency, these beneficiaries, diagnosed with serious illnesses like breast and cervical

Baguio: For Maria Aplaten, a hero’s monument does not have to be made of stone or bronze. It’s a simple, heartfelt smile. Aplaten, the regional director of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in the Cordillera region, leads a team of front-liners, affectionately known as “angels in red,” who bring hope to families during disasters. In July, as three weeks of relentless rain from typhoons Crising, Dante, and Emong, and the southwest monsoon battered the region, DSWD teams were a constant presence, delivering aid to evacuation centers and temporary shelters. According to Philippines News Agency, Aplaten shared the

Manila: Senate President Francis ‘Chiz’ Escudero on Tuesday confirmed that subpoenas for contractors and officials linked to alleged ghost and substandard flood control projects have been signed and are expected to be served within the week. According to Philippines News Agency, Escudero stated that he signed the documents last week upon the request of the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee, chaired by Senator Rodante Marcoleta. The committee is leading the inquiry into anomalous flood control projects flagged by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and Senator Panfilo Lacson. Escudero mentioned that all the requests of the Blue Ribbon Committee were signed last

Manila: The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) on Tuesday moved for the “recalibration” of academic leadership as part of its push for reforms within higher education institutions (HEIs). CHED entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP) to jointly implement the Leadership Development Program. According to Philippines News Agency, in a speech, CHED Chairperson Shirley Agrupis emphasized that HEI leaders must ‘not only be administrators but also visionaries’ who are capable of executing learner-centered reforms. She stated, ‘This is the working principle where CHED and DAP [are] coming in. Let us recalibrate the

Osaka: Daihatsu Motor Co. has announced the launch of a new electric wheelchair aimed at providing mobility solutions for the elderly. The e-Sneaker, which was officially put on sale on Monday, has already seen trial use at the World Exposition currently taking place in Osaka. According to Philippines News Agency, the e-Sneaker can reach speeds of up to six kilometers per hour and has a range of 12 kilometers on a single charge. Importantly, no driver’s license is required to operate this vehicle, making it accessible for its intended users. The wheelchair’s high seating position offers a vantage point similar