Category: General

Manila: The results of the latest surveys conducted by Pulse Asia and Social Weather Station (SWS) showed that four Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) programs have improved the financial stability of Filipinos belonging to the lower social class. According to Philippines News Agency, the surveys, commissioned by Stratbase Group, gauged public opinion on various government social welfare programs, including the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), Ayuda sa Kapos ang Kita Program (AKAP), Walang Gutom Program (WGP), and Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS). The SWS survey, conducted from January 17 to 20, interviewed 1,800 respondents with a

Baguio City: The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth)-Cordillera is urging residents to enroll in the government’s health insurance program through the Konsulta Package (KP). Dr. Dominga Gadgad, PhilHealth-Cordillera’s regional vice president, emphasized the program’s goal of promoting proactive health management and wellness among the populace. According to Philippines News Agency, Mountain Province Representative Maximo Dalog Jr. has encouraged PhilHealth to reach out to remote communities, facilitating resident registration and initial patient encounters (FPE). These encounters are designed to collect medical and family health histories, conduct physical examinations, and, if necessary, refer individuals for laboratory tests or further medical treatment. Local

Sorsogon: The Department of Social Welfare and Development in Bicol (DSWD-5) has provided over PHP9.72 million in family food packs (FFPs) to families affected by the continuous rains caused by the shear line in Sorsogon province. According to Philippines News Agency, in a report released on Tuesday, DSWD-5 Regional Director Norman Laurio stated that more than 13,000 families from 39 barangays in Sorsogon City received assistance on February 9 and 10. The relief distribution aims to offer immediate support, particularly addressing the food needs of families whose livelihoods have been severely impacted by the prolonged heavy rains and flooding associated

Laoag City: A measure that will help expose the ill-gotten wealth of government officials and employees – including the President – by excluding them from the Bank Secrecy Law will be one of senatorial candidate Panfilo Lacson’s priorities should he return to the Senate. “Una kong panukalang batas at ito lagi kong unang fina-file sa bawa’t Kongreso, ang waiver ng rights sa Bank Secrecy Act ng lahat ng government officials, from the lowest clerk or janitor all the way up to the President (The first bill I will file, as I have done in the past Congresses, will be on

Manila: The Romanian government is now accepting applications for its scholarship program for the academic year 2025-2026. The scholarship grants foreign nationals from non-European Union countries, including the Philippines, the opportunity to pursue their bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral studies in accredited Romanian higher education institutions. According to Philippines News Agency, the program covers all fields except medicine, dental medicine, and pharmacy. Interested applicants may submit their applications before March 12, 2025, at the ‘Study in Romania’ website (scholarships.studyinromania.gov.ro). The Romanian Embassy in Manila stated that the results of the selection process would be announced by e-mail to each applicant on