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Agusan del Norte: The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) 13 (Caraga Region), in collaboration with Agusan del Norte 2nd District Rep. Dale Corvera, has distributed PHP6.4 million in cash aid to low-income families and Indigenous Peoples (IPs). According to Philippines News Agency, the funds, part of the Ayuda Para sa Kapos ang Kita Program (AKAP), were disbursed in one city and six towns in Agusan del Norte. ‘These payouts primarily support Indigenous Peoples and heads of households who are minimum wage earners or low-income families with college students in the household,’ Corvera said in a statement on Thursday.

MANILA: Hunger is projected to worsen in 16 “hotspots” around the globe, including Sudan, where conflict has left millions at risk of starving, according to a report released Thursday. The report highlights severe food insecurity facing 22 countries, urging immediate global intervention. According to Philippines News Agency, the report by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Food Program (WFP) emphasizes acute food shortages in regions such as Nigeria, Sudan, Yemen, Ethiopia, Myanmar, Syria, and South Sudan, listing them as areas of highest concern. In Sudan alone, 25 million people face severe hunger, highlighting the scale of the

Manila: House Speaker Martin Romualdez on Friday urged Filipinos to honor the legacy of saints and departed loved ones through unity and compassion during the observance of ‘Undas’. In his message for All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day, Romualdez emphasized the importance of remembering those who have touched lives and continue to inspire even after their passing. According to Philippines News Agency, Romualdez highlighted the need for Filipinos to embrace the legacy, love, and courage left behind by their departed loved ones. He encouraged the public to carry forward this legacy by embodying kindness and unity, and to act

Agusan del Norte: The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) 13 (Caraga Region), in collaboration with Agusan del Norte 2nd District Rep. Dale Corvera, has distributed PHP6.4 million in cash aid to low-income families and Indigenous Peoples (IPs). According to Philippines News Agency, the funds, part of the Ayuda Para sa Kapos ang Kita Program (AKAP), were disbursed in one city and six towns in Agusan del Norte. ‘These payouts primarily support Indigenous Peoples and heads of households who are minimum wage earners or low-income families with college students in the household,’ Corvera said in a statement on Thursday.

MANILA: Oil prices continued to climb on Friday following news reports that Iran is preparing to strike Israel in a few days. The international oil benchmark of Brent crude increased by 0.55 percent to USD74.43 per barrel at 11.09 a.m. local time (0809 GMT), up from the previous session’s close of USD74.02. The US benchmark West Texas Intermediate also rose by 0.64 percent to USD70.74 per barrel, compared to USD70.29 at the prior session’s close. According to Philippines News Agency, Brent oil price increased by 2.2 percent and WTI rose by 2.1 percent during the day on Thursday. The concern