MANILA (September 27) – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has ordered the reallocation of more than ₱192 billion originally intended for flood control projects under the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to support the distribution of emergency assistance to areas devastated by recent typhoons and to strengthen government response to future calamities. Speaking … [Read more...] about Marcos orders realignment of ₱192-B flood control budget to fund emergency aid
DA readies over ₱3 Billion in aid for farmers and fishers hit by recent typhoons
MANILA (September 27) – The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Friday assured farmers and fishers affected by Tropical Depression Mirasol, Super Typhoon Nando (international name: Ragasa), and the ongoing Severe Tropical Storm Opong (international name: Bualoi) of more than ₱3 billion worth of government assistance. DA spokesperson Assistant Secretary Arnel de Mesa said the … [Read more...] about DA readies over ₱3 Billion in aid for farmers and fishers hit by recent typhoons
302 seniors, PWDs hired on the spot in Davao Job Fair
DAVAO CITY (September 26) – A total of 302 senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PWDs) were hired on the spot during a special job fair organized by the City Government of Davao on September 23-24, 2025. Public Employment and Services Office (PESO) Manager Lilibeth Pantinople said that on the first day, McDonald’s hired 80 seniors, with eight placed on reserve … [Read more...] about 302 seniors, PWDs hired on the spot in Davao Job Fair
OWWA introduces mobile clinic, free medical service for OFWs and families
MANILA (September 26) – A new mobile diagnostic clinic and the Alagang OWWA Botika will soon make healthcare and medicine more accessible to overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), as well as their families. OWWA Administrator Patricia Yvonne Caunan thanked First Lady Liza Araneta Marcos and President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. for donating a LAB for ALL mobile medical and clinical … [Read more...] about OWWA introduces mobile clinic, free medical service for OFWs and families
Bislig City coops receive P10.7-M assistance to promote livelihood
BUTUAN CITY (September 26) – On Tuesday, the government provided PHP10.7 million in support to two farmers' cooperatives in Bislig City, Surigao del Sur, with the goal of increasing agricultural output and improving market access for local producers. The Western Visayas Agro Industrial Cooperative (WEVAICO) and the Bislig City Organic Agriculture Cooperative (BISCOACO) will … [Read more...] about Bislig City coops receive P10.7-M assistance to promote livelihood
