The Department of Social Welfare and Development provides crucial aid to families affected by tropical storm Kabayan, distributing over 15,000 food packs in Surigao del Sur and Dinagat Islands.
The Department of Agriculture releases more than Php200 million to benefit over 47,000 farmers in Antique as cash aid becomes available for the first batch.
House leader emphasized the power of the Congress to increase unprogrammed appropriations, dismissing claims of constitutional infirmity in the 2024 national budget.