Rice distribution across Iloilo is receiving a major funding boost while the provincial government prioritizes local farmers’ groups as suppliers for the program.
The DSWD distributed PHP56.83 million in humanitarian relief items to support the recovery of more than 87,000 weather-affected families across the Cordillera.
Daraga residents could benefit from faster emergency assistance after rescue vehicles were distributed to all 54 barangays across the Albay municipality.
A more inclusive higher education system is being pursued by CHED through expanded access and stronger support for poor and disadvantaged Filipino learners.
Secretary Rex Gatchalian called for social protection to be included in ASEAN’s wellness economy agenda as the region advances conversations on inclusive health.
Universal Health Care implementation is being recalibrated toward 2028 as health agencies pursue more effective financing mechanisms and lower out-of-pocket expenses for Filipinos.
Higher pay and broader career pathways are among the benefits planned for public school teachers under the government’s proposed national expenditure for 2027.
Beyond faster cash gift processing, the NCSC is considering engaging senior citizens as aides to help with claim validation amid existing manpower shortages.