
DSWD expands soup kitchen; eyes rollout in Cebu, Zamboanga
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is expanding its food assistance initiatives, including a soup kitchen program that redistributes…
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The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is expanding its food assistance initiatives, including a soup kitchen program that redistributes…
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The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) is implementing shelter-related financial relief programs, including a three-month moratorium…
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The Department of Justice (DOJ) is “99 percent confident” it can secure the return of former Ako Bicol party-list Rep. Zaldy Co from the Czech Republic, as…
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Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla announced that they will summon former Ako Bicol Rep. Elizaldy “Zaldy” Co upon his return to the Philippines following his…
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Former Senate President Franklin Drilon said businessman Zaldy Co is unlikely to qualify as a state witness, stressing that legal requirements must be strictly…
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‘The move may undermine bank profitability as net interest margins peak and credit losses remain elevated.’ — S&P Global Ratings credit analyst, Nikita Anand.
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Excise taxes on LPG and kerosene are temporarily suspended for three months starting 17 April 2026, but — the DoF and BIR, citing minimal expected relief for…
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Suspending the excise tax on all oil products would deliver direct monthly savings of P37 to P70 for most people.
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Motorists and drivers have been given a three-month grace period to renew expiring licenses and vehicle registrations without penalties after the Department of…
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The Land Transportation Office (LTO) announced that it is ramping up efforts to eliminate illicit “fixing” activities within the agency and will pursue…
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Subic Bay Freeport — The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) is considering a set of measures aimed at providing much-needed financial relief to port…
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The agency reported that approximately 750 beneficiaries were served during the Makati launch.
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Senator Christopher Bong Go on Monday urged the government to re-prioritize public spending and to mobilize unused funds to cushion the impact of rising fuel…
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Authorities seized approximately 5,400 liters of petroleum products believed to be part of an illegal trading operation at Tabaco Port on Saturday, the…
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‘If we remove the VAT on petroleum products, it will mainly benefit the oil market.’
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‘Any shaving of the price will help, whether it’s small or big.’
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These initiatives reflect what can be achieved when the national government and local government units complement each other.
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Senator Christopher “Bong” Go has filed a measure seeking urgent relief interventions to protect Filipinos from the impact of surging fuel prices, including…
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