SARANGANI – Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian conducted an inspection of the Glan Municipal Townhall, on Sunday, November 26, which suffered damage from the 6.8 magnitude earthquake that struck some parts of Mindanao on November 17. Accompanying the DSWD chief in the assessment of the town hall were local officials from Sarangani, … [Read more...] about Gatchalian checks quake damage in Glan, Sarangani
DENR chief says global support needed to boost Philippines’ COP28 position
MANILA – Environment Secretary Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga highlighted the importance of global backing as the Philippines seeks to advance its position at the 28th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. During a Palace press briefing on Wednesday, Yulo-Loyzaga expressed her hope that the … [Read more...] about DENR chief says global support needed to boost Philippines’ COP28 position
Adolescent sex education conducted for students and parents in CDO
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, November 22, 2023 — A series of educational sessions on adolescent sexuality and reproductive health were conducted by the Community Improvement Division – Adolescent Health and Development Program, with the support of the Department of Education, from November 13 to 18 this year. The purpose of the activity is to strengthen the campaign against early … [Read more...] about Adolescent sex education conducted for students and parents in CDO
Basileños unite for ceasefire in Gaza strip
BASILAN – Approximately 5,000 Basileños, led by Congressman Mujiv Hataman, congregated on Sunday for a solidarity prayer, urging a humanitarian ceasefire in Israel's intensified conflict with Hamas in the Gaza Strip. The call aimed to prevent further casualties among Palestinian civilians caught in the crossfire. Congressman Hataman, who recently advocated for a Gaza … [Read more...] about Basileños unite for ceasefire in Gaza strip
USAID Urban Connect Project Collaborates with VM Nuñez for Economic Growth in GenSan
GENERAL SANTOS CITY – Engineer Ginalyn Cachuela, the USAID Urban Connect City Project Officer, engaged in discussions with Vice Mayor Rosalita "Nanay Lita" Nuñez in preparation for the commencement of project activities and the City Improvement Planning (CIP) Workshop. The initiative seeks to foster inclusive and resilient economic growth across the nine host cities of the … [Read more...] about USAID Urban Connect Project Collaborates with VM Nuñez for Economic Growth in GenSan