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DSWD using dogs for therapy
by Sheila Crisostomo - November 19, 2024 - 12:00am
The Department of Social Welfare and Development is piloting a program wherein dogs will be used as part of emotional therapy for clients in residential facilities, according to DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian.
DICT denies eGovPH mobile app was hacked
by Sheila Crisostomo - November 17, 2024 - 12:00am
The Department of Information and Communications Technology has denied that the government’s eGovPH mobile app was hacked, saying the alleged data leak was just a hoax.
DICT warns of rampant Yuletide text scams
by Sheila Crisostomo - November 10, 2024 - 12:00am
The Department of Information and Communications Technology has warned the public against rampant text scams, especially this coming Christmas season.
Kristine rescue teams undergo stress debriefing
by Sheila Crisostomo - November 7, 2024 - 12:00am
Members of the Philippine Coast Guard-District Southern Tagalog who joined the search and rescue operations for victims of Severe Tropical Storm Kristine in Bicol have undergone stress debriefing.
DSWD-issued GLs accepted in Mercury Drug stores
by Sheila Crisostomo - November 5, 2024 - 12:00am
Guarantee letters issued by the Department of Social Welfare and Development are now accepted in 171 branches of Mercury Drug nationwide.
Over 400,000 eligible households waiting for inclusion in 4Ps
by Sheila Crisostomo - November 5, 2024 - 12:00am
Over 400,000 waitlisted households have been validated by the Department of Social Welfare and Development to be eligible for the government’s Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program or 4Ps.
DSWD cited for Anti-Red Tape initiatives
by Sheila Crisostomo - November 3, 2024 - 12:00am
The Department of Social Welfare and Development was recognized by the Anti-Red Tape Authority for its initiatives to speed up delivery of services.
18,756 children’s rights violations recorded in 2023
by Sheila Crisostomo - November 2, 2024 - 12:00am
Over 18,000 reports of child violations have been documented in the country for 2023, a majority of which were cases of rape and acts of lasciviousness, the Council for the Welfare of Children (CWC) said yester...
‘Sara could face impeachment over fund misuse’
by Sheila Crisostomo - October 29, 2024 - 12:00am
There are grounds to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte, citing her alleged misuse of funds, the chairman of the House of Representatives committee on good government and public accountability said yesterday.
DSWD sending more food packs to Naga
by Sheila Crisostomo - October 27, 2024 - 12:00am
The Department of Social Welfare and Development is preparing to send 5,000 more family food packs (FFPs) to Naga City, one of the areas hardest hit by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine, DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian...
Philippines hosting international conference on women, peace, security
by Sheila Crisostomo - October 24, 2024 - 12:00am
Two women legislators will lead the Philippine delegation to the International Conference for Women, Peace and Security, to be held in Pasay.
‘No let up in OVP confidential fund probe’
by Sheila Crisostomo - October 22, 2024 - 12:00am
A lawmaker has given assurance that there will be “no let up” in the House of Representatives’ investigation into Vice President Sara Duterte’s alleged mishandling of government funds, despite...
DSWD: Programs insulated from politics
by Sheila Crisostomo - October 20, 2024 - 12:00am
With the upcoming midterm polls in 2025, the Department of Social Welfare and Development assured the public that policies are in place to insulate the agency’s programs and services from politics.
Richard Gomez files bill banning soda in government offices
by Sheila Crisostomo - October 20, 2024 - 12:00am
Leyte Rep. Richard Gomez is proposing legislation that will ban soda and other sugary drinks in all government offices to help address the country’s diabetes problem.
House leaders urged VP to testify on alleged fund misuse
by Sheila Crisostomo - October 20, 2024 - 12:00am
As more questions arise regarding her alleged misuse of taxpayers’ money, including her confidential funds, Vice President Sara Duterte should appear again before the House of Representatives and explain her...
Ex-DepEd official slammed for school building commissions
by Sheila Crisostomo - October 19, 2024 - 12:00am
Surigao del Sur second district Rep. Johnny Pimentel has accused a former official of the Department of Education (DepEd) of soliciting commissions in the agency’s school building programs.
Dashcams in police cars sought
by Sheila Crisostomo - October 15, 2024 - 12:00am
Dashboard cameras should be installed in police vehicles to aid in deterring crime, according to Quezon City 6th District Rep. Victoria Co-Pilar.
De Lima eyes raps vs Bato, others
by Sheila Crisostomo - October 12, 2024 - 1:21pm
Following the latest admission of alleged drug dealer Kerwin Espinosa, former senator Leila de Lima is now planning to file charges against Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa.
Bato denies involvement in De Lima case, says DOJ built case
by Sheila Crisostomo - October 12, 2024 - 10:08am
Sen. Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa claimed that it was the Department of Justice, not the police, that built the illegal drug case against former senator Leila de Lima.
Quad comm orders arrest of Roque wife
by Sheila Crisostomo - October 12, 2024 - 12:00am
The House of Representatives’ quad committee has cited in contempt and ordered the arrest of the wife of former presidential spokesman Harry Roque for continuously snubbing its hearings on Philippine offshore...
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