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DSWD to prioritize cash aid for houses ‘significantly’ damaged by Uwan

By Jose Cielito Reganit | Philippine News Agency The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is prioritizing the distribution of monetary aid under the emergency cash transfer (ECT) program to families...

PBBM names new BIR chief

By Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos | Philippine News Agency President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has appointed Finance Undersecretary Charlito Martin Mendoza as the new commissioner of the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR). Presidential Communications...

Cops told to assess, update security prep for Yuletide season

By Christopher Lloyd Caliwan | Philippine News Agency Philippine National Police (PNP) Acting Chief PLt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. on Wednesday directed all local police offices to start reviewing and updating...

Uwan weakens on PAR re-entry ahead of Taiwan landfall

By Dean Aubrey Caratiquet Tropical Storm Uwan reduced its strength as it re-entered the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR), according to the agency’s 5:00 p.m. bulletin. Uwan (international name: Fung-Wong) was last located...

DPWH, other gov’t agencies to implement Cebu flood control masterplan

By Ferdinand Patinio | Philippine News Agency Government agencies will be working together for the implementation of a flood mitigation program in the province of Cebu, which experienced massive flooding due to...

DBM chief leads relief efforts in calamity-hit Dinagat Islands

By Brian Campued Following the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to ensure the swift recovery of areas devastated by Typhoon Tino (international name: Kalmaegi) and Super Typhoon Uwan (Fung-Wong), Department...

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