5,000 Cotabato residents receive DSWD 'anti-crisis' grants
COTABATO CITY— At least 5,000 residents of Cotabato province received P16 million worth government poverty alleviation assistance in separate symbolic cash handout rites on Sunday.
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Workers seek Church help on wage hike
MANILA, Philippines — The Federation of Free Workers (FFW) is seeking the intervention of the Catholic Church for immediate passage of the pending P150 legislated nationwide wage hike.
Marcos-US diplomat meeting iprinotesta dahil sa 'papatinding pangingialam' | Pilipino Star Ngayon
MANILA, Philippines — Nagprotesta ang ilang progresibo sa Mendiola bilang pagkundena sa napipintong pulong nina Pangulong Ferdinand Marcos Jr. at US Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
(2024.03.08) PLLO conducted Handog 2024: PLLO Gabay At Damay (GAD) Outreach Program at the Haven for Women
As a kick-off activity in line with the 2024 National Women’s Month Celebration (NWMC), the Presidential Legislative Liaison Office (PLLO) conducted Handog 2024: PLLO Gabay At Damay (GAD) Outreach Program at the Haven for Women (HFW) NCR, Filinvest Corporate City, Alabang, 08 March 2024.
Press Release - Statement of Sen. Win Gatchalian on the signing of 'No Permit No Exam Prohibition Act'
I thank President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for signing the "No Permit, No Exam Prohibition Act" (Republic Act No. 11984). The signing of this law ensures that financial difficulties will not hinder our disadvantaged students from meeting their academic requirements on schedule. At the same time, it provides for interventions that educational institutions may enforce for students with outstanding obligations.
Press Release - Bong Go's Malasakit Center initiative grants a South Cotabato teen a new lease on life
Senator Christopher "Bong" Go's Malasakit Center initiative is a significant support system for Filipinos needing medical assistance. An illustration of this initiative's impact is the story of 16-year-old Eugene Benz Cajandig from Koronadal City, South Cotabato, whose life took a positive turn thanks to the senator's intervention.
DepEd rejects calls to suspend Catch Up Fridays, vows improvements
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education wants to continue the implementation of Catch Up Fridays despite appeals from teacher groups to halt the program, saying that there is still ample time for the program to improve since it was rolled out only three months ago.
DepEd urged to stop Catch Up Fridays after teachers flag drop in student attendance
MANILA, Philippines — Two teacher groups have urged the Department of Education to stop the implementation of Catch Up Fridays as more students have reportedly been skipping school on Fridays due to a lack of engagement with the program, especially in schools with limited reading materials.