The DHSUD and DTI-BOI are reviewing a plan to classify economic housing as tax-exempt mass housing under BP 220. This aims to speed up affordable home development and provide clearer incentives for private developers in the Philippines.
Explore how Davao Region's provinces turned Christmas 2025 into a time of service with aid, gifts, and community programs, bringing the true spirit of Pasko to the people.
Over 1,400 Aeta families in Pampanga received financial and in-kind assistance from the DSWD and local government. Three families also got livelihood grants. Read more about this holiday support initiative.
The BIR is streamlining tax exemption applications for socialized housing to encourage more projects for low-income families. New price ceilings are also set. Read more.
A P500 aid promise for a decent Noche Buena has ignited public anger in the Philippines, highlighting the deep disconnect between officials and families struggling with poverty and corruption.
The BIR streamlines tax exemption certificates for socialized housing, cutting costs and speeding up delivery to support the 4PH program. Learn how this reform benefits developers and homebuyers.
Mandaue City allocates P60M for 'Gugma sa Pasko,' distributing 100,000 Noche Buena packs to ease holiday expenses for families and students. Learn about the city's festive support initiative.
The Pampanga Provincial Government provides P2,000 cash, rice, and food packs to 4,281 patients battling serious illnesses. Governor Lilia Pineda leads the aid distribution to ease financial burdens.
Over 300 Angeles City residents received gifts in the 'WE KEN' Wish Ko Lang Christmas Edition 2025. Sponsor Kenneth Lansang vows more aid for the marginalized. Read the heartwarming story.
Mandaue City relocates families displaced by Typhoon Tino to new modular homes in Barangay Guizo. The project, part of a national directive, provides complete housing and community facilities. Read about this new beginning.
Aboitiz Foundation grants P8.5 million in home recovery assistance to 285 families in Liloan, Cebu, impacted by Typhoon Tino. Each family receives P30,000 for rebuilding. Read more.
The DHSUD and Mandaue City inaugurate Pasilong sa Paradise, a model modular community with 200 homes for families displaced by Typhoon Tino. First 14 families move in Dec. 22. Read more.
Mandaue City and DHSUD begin relocating displaced families to new modular homes in Pasilong sa Paradise. The project, part of a national model community, offers complete facilities and a fresh start after Typhoon Tino. Read more.
Around 1,000 students in Candaba, Pampanga received P11,070 each from the SPES program, a joint effort by the LGU and DOLE to support education. Learn how this initiative helps local youth.
Senator Imee Marcos brings hope to families affected by Typhoon Tino with Christmas gifts and food packs for 800 beneficiaries in Danao City and Liloan. Read how the community found relief.
The DHSUD has extended the BHDP compliance deadline for developers to March 31, 2026, supporting the 4PH program and economic growth. Read the latest updates.
A fire in Sitio Mayflower, Barangay Duljo Fatima, Cebu City, destroyed 15 houses and injured two. Over 100 individuals are displaced. Read the latest on the cause and response.
Cebu's historic churches damaged by the Sept. 30 quake set for 2026 rehabilitation. NHCP provides technical guidance as province allocates P18M aid. Details on the assessment and the nine churches listed.
167 fishermen in Masantol, Pampanga received ₱3,000 fuel subsidy and new fiberglass boats from BFAR and the local government to boost livelihood and the fisheries sector.
UCFI and NUSTAR's NUServe provide ₱5 million in emergency relief to Cebu City, including tents, food, and hygiene kits. Final batch expected before year-end.
Davao de Oro Province provides ₱4.5 million in financial assistance to 11 earthquake-affected LGUs in Cebu. Read how this act of solidarity supports recovery efforts.
The European Union provides over P660 million in humanitarian aid for Filipino communities hit by recent disasters. Ambassador Massimo Santoro visits Cebu to oversee relief efforts.
Bacolod City Mayor Greg Gasataya appoints Dr. Janine Sarthou as Assistant City Veterinarian and presents a P10-million shelter plan with animal welfare groups.
Cebu City Hall continues systematic relief distribution to all affected barangays following recent earthquakes and typhoon. Over a hundred families already assisted. Learn how to get help.
The Happy Animals Club challenges Davao City's statement on a planned public shelter, citing broken promises. The shelter faces eviction and needs ₱9 million to move 350 animals by year's end.
DSWD Field Office-Davao temporarily halts guarantee letter issuance for AICS and AKAP starting Nov 30, 2025. Other aid forms continue. Learn more.
Governor Lala Taliño-Mendoza leads the turnover of 100 Serbisyong Totoo Rescue Vehicles to boost emergency response in remote barangays of North Cotabato. Read about this P90M initiative.
Bitget and The Ascent Project distribute P100,000 in relief goods to residents hit by the 6.9 magnitude earthquake in northern Cebu. Learn how they are supporting recovery.
The Philippine government has approved higher price ceilings for socialized housing to P950,000, aiming to revive stalled projects and boost supply under the 4PH Program. Learn how this affects developers and homebuyers.
Pag-IBIG Fund provided short-term loans to 3.2 million Filipino workers from Jan-Oct 2025, a 28% surge. Learn how Virtual Pag-IBIG makes financial aid faster and more accessible.