Day: November 18, 2025

Canlaon city: The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in Negros Oriental is distributing livelihood assistance to residents of Canlaon City affected by Mt. Kanlaon’s eruptions, an official said Tuesday. In an interview, Krystle Jade Bato, spokesperson and OIC chief of the Consumer Protection Division of DTI-Negros Oriental, said the profiling of victims is ongoing to determine the qualifications of internally displaced persons (IDPs). According to Philippines News Agency, the first batch of 28 associations in Barangay Pula in Canlaon City have already received their livelihood kits under the DTI’s Pangkabuhayan sa Pagbangon at Ginhawa (PPG) Program. Each beneficiary received

Manila: The Office of the Ombudsman has filed graft charges against former congressman Elizaldy Co, several officials from the Department of Public Works and Highways, and the board of directors of Sunwest Corp. The charges are linked to a PHP289 million flood control project in Oriental Mindoro. According to Philippines News Agency, the cases were initiated following a complaint submitted by the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) to the Ombudsman on September 29. The complaint was based on a comprehensive report detailing illegalities and irregularities in the procurement, construction, and implementation of projects in Region 4-B, also known as Mimaropa.

Manila: The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has once again appealed to the public to refrain from giving alms to homeless families and members of indigenous peoples’ groups on the streets during the holiday season. This call to action aims to encourage more structured forms of assistance that can help these groups in a sustainable manner. According to Philippines News Agency, DSWD Assistant Secretary and spokesperson Irene Dumlao emphasized the importance of organized activities that can encourage indigenous peoples (IPs) and homeless families to transition away from street mendicancy. She urged the public to contribute in ways that

Pasig city: The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has joined forces with Jollibee Foods Corporation to launch a plastic recycling initiative designed to enhance community involvement through an innovative rewards system. According to Philippines News Agency, the Plastic Waste Recovery and Rewards Program was introduced during a press conference at the MMDA headquarters. MMDA Chair Romando ‘Don’ Artes announced that the public could exchange seven kilograms of plastic waste for a PHP100 Jollibee gift certificate. Artes emphasized that the program aims to empower residents to actively participate in waste collection and segregation, with barangays establishing organized systems and the Integrated

Capiz: The Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office in Western Visayas (DSWD FO-6) has disbursed more than PHP99 million in emergency financial assistance to families impacted by Tropical Storm Ramil in Capiz. The aid was distributed between November 13 and 18 to 19,050 families either severely or slightly affected by the storm. According to Philippines News Agency, DSWD FO-6 Regional Information Officer Therese Fely Legaste explained that of the total beneficiaries, 18,300 were deemed slightly affected and received PHP5,005 each. In contrast, 750 families classified as severely affected were provided with PHP10,010 each. The classification of severity was