Mandaue's 'Libreng Sakay' Eases Student Travel and Traffic
Mandaue City launches a free ride program for students in February 2026, aiming to reduce peak-hour congestion and set a model for sustainable urban transport with a P40 million budget.
Mandaue City launches a free ride program for students in February 2026, aiming to reduce peak-hour congestion and set a model for sustainable urban transport with a P40 million budget.
DSWD Field Office 7 in Central Visayas partners with the Bagong Pilipinas eGovPH Serbisyo Hub in Mandaue City to streamline Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations (AICS) delivery, making government services more accessible and efficient for reside
GSIS President Wick Veloso leads open dialogue in Ifugao to address service delivery challenges, focusing on satellite connectivity and on-site support for remote government employees and pensioners.
LTO-Davao Region expands outreach caravans to barangays and schools, providing free theoretical driving courses, student permits, and vehicle registrations to enhance transport accessibility.
The Philippine Coast Guard initiates a 'Libreng Sakay' program to assist passengers affected by the grounding of Aleson Shipping Lines' fleet in Basilan, with alternative transport also arranged.
A newly-constructed dialysis center in Minalin, Pampanga, was inaugurated with P10-million funding from Senator Lito Lapid, aiming to benefit local patients by reducing travel time and expenses for treatment.
Mandaue City Government will launch a free transportation program for students in early February using donated vans from MCCI, with two routes serving central areas.
The National Electrification Administration's Sitio Electrification Program brings electricity to Sibulao Village in Zamboanga City, ending decades of darkness for 201 households through a P16 million project funded under the Rural Electrification Program
The Bangsamoro government has delivered 60 newly constructed houses to indigent families in Talipao, Sulu, through its Kapayapaan sa Pamayanan program, providing sustainable housing worth P710,000 each.
The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development is establishing express lanes across multiple agencies to streamline permitting for the Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino Program, aiming to reduce housing approval times.
NCSC-Davao distributed ₱139 million to 13,247 seniors in 2025 under the Expanded Centenarians Act. Applications are open until March 2026. Learn how to apply.
The National Commission of Senior Citizens opens a new regional office in Pampanga to enhance welfare programs and coordination with LGUs for older persons in Central Luzon. Learn how this brings government closer to seniors.
Cebu Province rolls out medical and surgical missions across its towns as a temporary health service expansion while major hospital upgrades are underway. Learn about the schedule and long-term plans.
The DSWD confirms its AICS program will assist 3.9 million former AKAP beneficiaries in 2026 with a PHP63.8 billion budget, using guarantee letters to ensure proper aid use.
The DOH announces new MAIFIP guidelines by end-February, banning guarantee letters from officials and expanding medical coverage. Learn about the key changes and increased budget.
The DSWD confirms its AICS program, with a PHP63.8 billion 2026 budget, will assist 3.9 million former AKAP clients. New guarantee letters ensure aid is used for its intended crisis purposes.
The MSSD-BARMM provides hygiene kits to 1,300 young learners in Cotabato City daycare centers to promote health and clean learning environments. Learn more about this vital initiative.
LTFRB issues Memorandum Circular 2026-001, defining compliance periods as 'working days' to streamline processes and prioritize public welfare. Learn what this means for motorists.
PRO-NIR, led by BGen Arnold Thomas Ibay, brought essential goods and joy to 59 displaced families in Barangay Poblacion. See how this act of compassion strengthens community ties.
Davao del Sur Provincial Hospital enhances diagnostic services with a new 64-slice CT scanner, improving cardiac and emergency care for public patients. Read about this healthcare milestone.
PHLPost launches the Matina Roadside Acceptance Post Office in Davao City, featuring extended hours until 7 PM and stop-and-drop services for professionals and residents.
The MSSD-BARMM provides P193,500 in monthly rice subsidies to 129 vulnerable families in Nabalawag's SGA to boost food security. Learn how the Unlad Pamilyang Bangsamoro Program supports daily meals.
Hospital on Wheels partners with Pampanga's provincial government to bring free surgical, dental, and optical care to more remote communities, starting with the Aeta in Porac.
MCWD justifies minimum water fees for all connections, including zero-consumption households, as required by law to cover fixed operational costs. Councilor Go seeks policy review.
Samal residents can now access DSWD crisis aid locally. The new CIU office provides emergency cash, mental health support, and faster service delivery for vulnerable groups.
DSWD Field Office VII's Innovations Division convened in Cebu to align 2026 goals, emphasizing ethical service, innovation, and compassion under Regional Director's guidance. Discover their key programs.
PhilHealth's YAKAP Caravan delivers free medical services to 200 fisherfolk families in Baler, Aurora, impacted by Tropical Cyclone Uwan. Read how the program aids primary healthcare access.
MCWD explains that minimum water charges are legally mandated 'readiness-to-serve' fees for fixed costs, not payment for unused water. Councilor Go seeks a review.
Cebu City Councilor Harold Go pushes MCWD to suspend charges for undelivered water after Typhoon Tino. Residents received bills despite zero consumption. Will billing policies change?
Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez orders a 15-day halt to license confiscations and extends settlement deadlines for traffic violations. This follows a public issue raised by vlogger James Deakin.