Women and Children

DFA hopeful for ‘positive development’ in talks to free Houthi-held Filipino seafarers

MANILA (November 19) — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) is seeing “something positive” in ongoing efforts to secure the release of Filipino seafarers held by Houthi rebels in...

Davao de Oro rolls out faster, fully digital health referral system

NABUNTURAN (November 19) ---  Davao de Oro has officially launched its new Integrated Referral Information System (DDO-IRIS), giving...

DSWD appeals: Don’t give alms — help IPs, street families the right way

MANILA (November 19) — As the Christmas season approaches, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is...

Child abuse cases in Caraga down 20%, but online threats surge

BUTUAN CITY (November 19) — Child abuse cases in Caraga fell by 20% this year, police reported, even...

BARMM lawmakers push to institutionalize ₱10,000 Ramadan bonus for regional workers

Photo courtesy: Bangsamoro Government COTABATO CITY (November 19) — Lawmakers in the Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA) are seeking to...
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DSWD urges public to avoid giving alms to street children and indigenous groups during holidays

DAVAO CITY -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has renewed its appeal to the public to refrain from giving alms to...

Marcos approves laws to establish and upgrade hospitals nationwide

DAVAO CITY – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has signed into law four new measures aimed at establishing and upgrading hospitals across the Philippines,...

Philippines Adopts Whole-of-Nation Strategy to Combat Child Abuse and Violence

DAVAO CITY – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has pledged a whole-of-nation approach to combat child abuse and violence as part...
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