Gatchalian: P17.9B LGU Fund Not Pork Barrel
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian refutes claims of P17.9B pork barrel in the 2026 budget, stating LGU funds are vital investments. Read his full defense.
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian refutes claims of P17.9B pork barrel in the 2026 budget, stating LGU funds are vital investments. Read his full defense.
Hausland Holdings partners with Don Bosco Academy Mabalacat to fund educational programs, aiming to expand opportunities for student growth. Read more.
Davao City's Peace 911 and TESDA trained 29 Indigenous Peoples in dressmaking to boost livelihood and preserve cultural designs. Sewing kits were provided to empower communities.
BARMM's MPW turns over a new P20-million student dormitory to Sulu State College in Patikul. The facility aims to ease accommodation constraints and enhance the learning environment for students and educators.
The Cawayan Sustainable Livelihood Program Association in Bohol, recognized as a 2021 Sulong Bayanihan awardee, has grown its gross income to nearly P2 million, supporting local nutrition and community development. Discover their inspiring journey.
A pastry-making workshop for parents of child laborers in Malita highlights economic empowerment's role in preventing abuse and strengthening family resilience. Learn how this initiative works.
Kalinaw SEMR, a peace group of former rebels, prioritizes sustainable income projects for over 300 affiliate organizations in Davao Region. Government programs like E-CLIP and BDP provide crucial support.
DOLE Pampanga and the provincial government distributed over P10 million in salaries and livelihood aid to 1,690 students and 113 small business owners. Read how this initiative empowers the local community.
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.
A month after Typhoon Tino's flash floods, Barangay Tamiao in Compostela, Cebu, struggles with 37 dead, 21 missing, and destroyed homes. Residents now appeal for sustainable livelihood support to rebuild. Read their story.
A new P18.2-million, six-classroom building for Technical and Livelihood Education is now operational at Zamboanga City High School-Main, boosting skills training for students. Read more about this investment in education.
A month after Typhoon Tino's catastrophic floods, Compostela, Cebu residents rebuild and plead for sustainable livelihood assistance. Over 200 homes damaged, 37 fatalities recorded.
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.
Pampanga Rep. Carmelo 'Pogi' Lazatin Jr. files HB 6504, seeking a ₱50,000 tax deduction for parents of CSNs/YSNs to cover therapy, education, and medical costs. Learn about the bill's details and its potential impact on Filipino families.
DMW Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac and OWWA Administrator PY Caunan personally visited the family of an OFW who died saving a child in the Hong Kong fire. Full assistance promised.
10 stakeholders unite to save Philippines' seaweed industry from climate change threats. New technical working group aims for coordinated revival strategy. Read the full story.
Cebu Provincial Government faces criticism after revealing launched sea ambulance was borrowed, not purchased. Political rivals target Governor Baricuatro with AI-generated memes amid transparency concerns.
Army battalion and NGO empower Basilan women with cassava processing facility, creating sustainable livelihood opportunities in Tumahubong community. Read more.
A woman named Mei seeks advice from Papa Joe after a family conflict erupts over her financial support for a sibling's birthday. Discover the emotional fallout and Papa Joe's balanced perspective.
Davao del Sur provincial government distributed over ₱1.3 million in cash and materials to barangays and organizations during Monday Convocation. Read about the beneficiaries and Governor Cagas's commitment.
Iloilo City closes a 2.7km stretch of the Iloilo River to fishing for four months from Dec 2025 to boost fish populations and ensure food security. Learn about the penalties and conservation goals.
The tragic suicide of Fr. Cocoi exposes the silent mental health crisis among clergy. Why do priests avoid support systems? Read the investigation.
BFAR-Davao, with the Philippine Coast Guard, seized three commercial fishing vessels in Davao Gulf for violating the Amended Fisheries Code. Learn how authorities are protecting marine resources.
A 43-year-old single man seeks advice about potential legal consequences after reconnecting with his married high school ex-girlfriend. Learn about annulment and child support laws in the Philippines.
BFAR implements 3-month sardines fishing closure in Zamboanga to protect spawning stocks. Vessels deployed for enforcement as region sees 33.5% catch increase.
Panabo City uncovers hidden coral reefs during mapping activity. The discovery highlights marine biodiversity and calls for urgent conservation efforts to protect vital ecosystems.
DTI Davao Oriental empowers 40 micro-entrepreneurs with livelihood kits after doublet earthquakes and shear lines. Discover how the PPG program fosters business resilience.
Over 769 Pantawid Pamilya beneficiaries attended Bohol's job fair with 17 employers offering local and overseas positions. Successful applicants were hired on the spot during the November 8 event.
In the wake of recent calamities, Filipinos are urged to unite in prayer and extend support to those affected by natural disasters across the nation.
Discover how SunStar's innovative Bayanihan platform is revolutionizing community aid in Cebu by digitally connecting donors with recipients through verified needs and transparent giving.