DSWD delivers P1.09-B worth of aid to calamity-affected families

By Jose Cielito Reganit | Philippine News Agency The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) continues to extend relief assistance to communities affected by the combined effects of the enhanced southwest monsoon and tropical cyclones Luis, Maymay, and Neneng. Based on the...

Logistics pact to boost provision of supplies, services between PH, Japan forces —DND

By Brian Campued The Philippines and Japan’s defense ties continue to deepen as the Acquisition and Cross-Servicing Agreement (ACSA) entered into force Saturday, establishing a framework for the reciprocal provision of supplies and services between the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP)...

Job-related injuries during bad weather entitled to compensation —DOLE

By Brian Campued The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on Friday reminded workers that those who suffer job-related injuries amid bad weather may avail of benefits and support services under the Employees’ Compensation (EC) program. Created under Presidential Decree No. 626 in...

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DBM releases P27.4B for continued medical aid to indigent Filipinos

By Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos | Philippine News Agency The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) announced Friday the release of around P27.4 billion to continue the implementation of the government’s Medical Assistance to Indigent and Financially Incapacitated Patients (MAIFIP) Program. The DBM said...