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Navotas City gun ban in effect until Jan. 10

MANILA -- The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said a gun ban is already in effect in the entire Navotas City in connection with the forthcoming plebiscite in three of its barangays on...

Jeepney, bus passengers not compelled to give alms to beggars

MANILA -- An official of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines-Public Affairs Committee (CBCP-PAC) said the people are not compelled to give to those who are asking money inside public transportation...

DILG to public: Use only allowed firecrackers or be fined or imprisoned

Three days before New Year’s Eve, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) warns that any person who is caught manufacturing, selling, distributing or using illegal firecrackers and pyrotechnics...

Year ender: ‘Serbisyong May Malasakit Para Sa Nakararami’ hallmarks DSWD’s public service in 2017

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in 2017 remained true to its mandate of effectively implementing programs, projects, and services that alleviate poverty and empower disadvantaged individuals; and to...

DSWD brings e-campaign #HelptheHomelessPH closer to homeless families; holds reach out activity in Luneta

As part of its newly launched advocacy campaign, #HelptheHomelessPH that aims to raise public awareness on the real plight of homeless families, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) will...

DSWD extends financial aid to bereaved families of ‘Vinta’ victims

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has extended financial assistance to the families of the victims of Severe Tropical Storm Vinta, which caused heavy flooding and landslides in several...

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