Mylene Santos
DFA transfers assistance to nationals function to DMW
As part of its mandate to protect and promote the welfare of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), the Department of Migrant Workers, together with the Department of Foreign Affairs, has started the process of transferring the Assistance to Nationals (ATN) function from the latter to the newly created d...
8,914 Valenzuela daycare students receive nutribun
A total of 8,914 daycare students will receive nutribun (nutritious bun) in Valenzuela City starting Friday, Feb. 3, the local government said in a report by Manila Bulletin. Valenzuela City Mayor Weslie “Wes” Gatchalian along with City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) led ...
DepEd to probe camera purchase contract
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Wednesday said it will look into the procurement of various digital single lens reflex cameras (DSLR) which were allegedly overpriced, according to a report by Philippine News Agency. In a Viber message, DepEd spokesperson Michael Poa responded to queries afte...
DSWD, NCR cities promote sustainable livelihood
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Wednesday started close coordination with the local government units (LGUs) in the National Capital Region (NCR) to create partnership in the implementation of the provision of livelihood grants under its Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP)...
DTI considers job preservation on price increase calls
Trade Secretary Fred Pascual is taking into consideration the preservation of jobs in the country amid the manufacturing industry’s call for price hikes. He said the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) recognizes calls from the manufacturing industry to allow them to implement price ...
Youth represents majority of new voters
The majority of those who applied as new voters are youth aged 15 to 30 years old, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said during the registration period deadline on Tuesday, according to a report by Philippine News Agency. “More or less 1.5 to 1.6 million those applied for registration as...
Retailers raise LPG prices
Petron Corporation and Solane will hike prices for their liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) products effective February 1, 2023, according to a report by GMA News. In a Tuesday advisory, Petron said it would implement a P11.20 per kilogram increase on its household LPG. AutoLPG prices would meanwh...
Solon proposes fuel tax suspension
A lawmaker on Tuesday said the temporary provision regarding the automatic fuel tax cut under the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) law should be made permanent to bring down the cost of fuel and provide instant relief to the Filipino people, according to a report by Philippine ...
DSWD recognized for 'excellent, genuine' public service
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday heaped praises on the personnel of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) for rendering "excellent" and "genuine" public service, according to a report by Philippine News Agency. In a speech delivered during the DSWD&...
Group pushes review of K to 12 curriculum
The Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) on Tuesday raised concerns about the Department of Education’s (DepEd) plan to revise the K to 12 curriculum, calling the move delayed and misguided, according to a report by GMA News. Interviewed on GMA News’ Unang Balita, ACT chairman Vlad...