Tag: department of social welfare and development
Malacanang says government to launch socio-economic initiative to uplift living conditions of MILF communities
MANILA, Feb 6 (Mabuhay) — The Aquino government is set to launch on Monday a socio-economic initiative dubbed “Sajahatra Bangsamoro” aimed at uplifting the health, education and livelihood conditions of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) communities, a Palace official said. In line with President Benigno S. Aquino III’s instructions to provide immediate socio-economic interventions [...]
Bill allowing jail for 12-year olds near to becoming law
MANILA, Feb 1 (Mabuhay) — A bill allowing the jailing of child offenders as young as 12-years old is near to becoming a law. The bill known as “Strengthening the Juvenile Justice System in the Philippines” has been passed on third reading in both the Senate and the House of Representatives, and is scheduled to [...]
President Aquino leads ceremonial signing of 2013 General Appropriations Act in Malacanang
MANILA, Dec 19 (Mabuhay) – President Benigno S. Aquino III led the ceremonial signing of the P2.006-trillion 2013 General Appropriations Act (GAA) in ceremonies held in Malacanang on Wednesday. Dubbed the Empowerment Budget, the 2013 GAA was signed into law by President Aquino at the Rizal Ceremonial Hall of Malacanang Palace. The 2013 National Budget aims [...]
President Aquino calls on the youth to join government in nation building
MANILA, Dec 6 (Mabuhay) – President Benigno S. Aquino III called on the youth to join government efforts in nation building saying their time, knowledge and talent hold the key to solving the nation’s problems. The President issued the call during awarding ceremonies of the Ten Accomplished Youth Organizations (TAYO) held in Malacañang on Thursday. “Ang [...]
PH Thanks Washington for Assistance to Typhoon Victims
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The Philippine Embassy today expressed its appreciation to the United States for its prompt response in support of disaster relief efforts in typhoon-ravaged areas in Mindanao. “Our people are grateful for the assistance extended by the United States to help us respond to the aftermath of Typhoon Pablo in the Southern Philippines,” Ambassador Jose [...]
OFWs urged to keep bayanihan spirit and help victims of calamities
MANILA, Dec. 15 (Mabuhay) – President Benigno S. Aquino III has urged all Filipino individuals and organizations abroad to continue to instill their “bayanihan” spirit by donating to the Lingkod sa Kapwa Pilipino Program of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), a program that provides assistance to the victims of natural calamities. Speaking [...]
