The Department of Social Welfare and Development assured vendors facing temporary closures during ASEAN Summit preparations that government cash assistance will be available.
Eleven local governments in La Union received national funding to support rehabilitation projects and recovery efforts in communities affected by disasters.
The PHP6.9 million agricultural investment in Ilocos Norte focuses on strengthening farm infrastructure and improving irrigation access amid the El Niño phenomenon.
The agency's ChariTimba assistance initiative provided food support to internally displaced persons affected by volcanic activity in the province of Albay.
Quezon City welcomed Philippine Startup Week 2026, which aims to help local ventures establish connections with investors and partners from ASEAN markets.
Ilocos Norte residents were reminded by Governor Cecilia Araneta-Marcos to embrace resourcefulness and practical decision-making amid the effects of El Niño.