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Manila: In observance of the International AIDS Candlelight Memorial (IACM), the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has renewed its call for collective action to uphold the dignity of people living with human immunodeficiency virus (PLHIV) to ensure their access to supportive and life-saving care services. “The DSWD is one with the international and local communities in remembering lives lost to HIV and AIDS and in strengthening the call for a stigma-free society where collective compassion and support are the greater forces that serve as lifeline to those who continue to soldier on,” DSWD Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao said

Manila: Senator Grace Poe emphasized the importance of fairness and transparency in the implementation of the No Contact Apprehension Policy (NCAP), stressing that the rights of motorists must be preserved as the policy is reintroduced on major roads in Metro Manila. According to Philippines News Agency, with the Supreme Court’s partial lifting of the temporary restraining order on NCAP, Poe called on the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) to review and strengthen their rollout strategies. She highlighted the necessity of partnering with a credible technology provider, installing high-definition cameras, and establishing a clear and

Manila: Islamic banks (IBs) and Islamic banking units (IBUs) are now officially included in the country’s deposit insurance system, as announced by the Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC). Deposits in these banks will be insured similarly to conventional deposits, with coverage up to the maximum deposit insurance coverage (MDIC) of PHP1 million per depositor, per bank. According to Philippines News Agency, PDIC emphasized that the inclusion of Islamic deposits under the deposit insurance scheme ensures that depositors in Islamic banks receive the same level of protection as those in conventional banks. This move is aimed at fostering confidence in the

Manila: The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is fully supportive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive on the need to shift away from politics and focus on governance that directly benefits the public. In the first episode of BBM Podcast last Monday, Marcos highlighted the recent May 2025 election results as an indication that Filipinos are ‘tired of politics’ and desire more actions from their leaders, acknowledging public disappointment over slow government services in addressing immediate, day-to-day needs. According to Philippines News Agency, Secretary Rex Gatchalian assured the President that all DSWD officials, personnel, and social workers

Makati City: The Contact Center Association of the Philippines (CCAP) has expressed strong support for the government’s new Enterprise-Based Education and Training (EBET) law, as this will help in addressing the skills gap in the workforce. In a press conference in Makati City Wednesday, CCAP president Haidee Enriquez lauded the government for recognizing the crucial role of enterprises in ensuring a competitive talent pool, especially for the contact center sector wherein the workforce should be regularly upskilled and reskilled amid fast-paced technologies. According to Philippines News Agency, the EBET law allocates an initial PHP500 million for enterprise-driven upskilling, a shift