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Manila: The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Monday said the Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey that showed a decrease in the number of “self-rated poor” families in April is an indication that the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) is on the right track. According to Philippines News Agency, Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao stated, “This is a good indicator that the government’s anti-poverty program is on the right track. This also shows the effectiveness of the 4Ps insofar as helping the poor attain the level of self-sufficiency while providing them with the necessary interventions to ensure that they

Mandaluyong City: The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) and the province of Nova Scotia in Canada agreed to open more opportunities for Filipino workers while ensuring that their safety and rights are protected. On Monday, the DMW signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for the establishment of a Cooperation Alliance Initiative (CAI) on labor mobility, people-to-people exchanges, and other areas of interest with officials from Nova Scotia in Mandaluyong City. According to Philippines News Agency, Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac said the landmark agreement would streamline recruitment processes, promote credential recognition, safeguard against recruitment fraud and illegal recruitment, expand

Ilocos: Over 92,000 Ilocos Region residents have benefited from the Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers (TUPAD) emergency employment program from January to May this year. Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) – Ilocos Region Assistant Director Honorina Dian-Baga shared in a forum that the agency has already disbursed PHP497.6 million for the program. According to Philippines News Agency, under the TUPAD program, workers render 10-day community work, for which they will be paid the daily minimum wage in the region of PHP435. Depending on the program, they usually do community cleaning and maintenance of public facilities. The program also

Ilocos Norte: The Bagbago-Puttao Elementary School in this town is all set to welcome its more than 100 learners on June 16 with clean classrooms and playground, and re-energized teachers. According to Philippines News Agency, on Monday, volunteers from the public and private sectors displayed ‘bayanihan’ (cooperation) to ensure a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for learners during the kickoff of “Brigada Eskwela.” Workbooks, health kits, and snacks were distributed to learners. There was also a story reading led by Ilocos Norte Schools Division Superintendent Donato Balderas and planting of duhat (black plum) seedlings courtesy of the Department of Environment

Manila: Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian on Monday joined the Pag-Abot Program team that reached out to families and individuals staying under bridges and other danger zones in Tondo, Manila. According to Philippines News Agency, the DSWD’s continuous reach-out operations are in line with the directives of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to ensure that families and individuals in street situations (FISS) will be given critical assistance. “Dati kasi ang main operation ng aming Pag-Abot Program ay sa roads, sidewalks, sa overpass at sa underpass. Pero ngayon ang pinagtutuunan natin ng pansin ay yung mga