DAVAO CITY – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is set to roll out 15 state-of-the-art mobile kitchens to its regional field offices, enhancing the agency's capacity to provide immediate, balanced, and sustained food relief during disasters. This initiative aims to improve disaster response and alleviate hunger among displaced families. Special Assistant … [Read more...] about DSWD launches mobile kitchens to strengthen disaster response, address hunger in evacuation centers
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UAE’s Masdar to Invest $15 Billion in Philippine Clean Energy Projects
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) renewable energy firm Masdar will invest up to $15 billion in renewable energy (RE) and battery energy storage system (BESS) projects in the Philippines. The agreement was formalized last week when Masdar signed an implementation agreement between Masdar and the Department of Energy (DOE) during the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW). … [Read more...] about UAE’s Masdar to Invest $15 Billion in Philippine Clean Energy Projects
Go leads Senate hearing on PhilHealth reform
DAVAO CITY --- Senator Bong Go, Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Health, led a hearing on January 16 to address issues within the country’s healthcare system, focusing on improving access to health services, particularly for the poor. During the hearing, Go emphasized the need to ensure that health services are accessible to all Filipinos. "Health should not be a … [Read more...] about Go leads Senate hearing on PhilHealth reform
DOH says alleged international health concern still unverified, urges public to stay calm
DAVAO CITY --- The Department of Health (DOH) has clarified that there is currently no confirmation regarding an alleged international health concern circulating on social media. The information has not been validated by the World Health Organization (WHO) or any other credible health authority. In a written statement, the DOH emphasized that the Philippines remains active … [Read more...] about DOH says alleged international health concern still unverified, urges public to stay calm
Repatriation of 13 Filipino Surrogates from Cambodia
DAVAO CITY – The Department of Foreign Affairs, in close coordination with the Philippine Embassy in Phnom Penh and the Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking (IACAT), facilitated the return of 13 Filipino surrogates who had been convicted by a Cambodian court on December 2, 2024, for violating Cambodia’s Law on the Suppression of Human Trafficking and Sexual … [Read more...] about Repatriation of 13 Filipino Surrogates from Cambodia
