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Literacy Programs Needed For PWDs To Achieve Financial Wellness

The National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) aims to help those persons with disabilities to have the same access to manage their finances just like able-bodied individuals.

Gatchalian Backs Government Proposal To Include Teens In COVID-19 Vaccination Program

Senator Gatchalian hailed the government's plans to include teenagers in the COVID-19 vaccination program.

POEA Wants To Increase 5K Cap On Nurses’ Deployment

The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration has requested the IATF-EID to increase the 5,000 caps on the deployment of nurses overseas.

P156.7-M Released To Bus Drivers Thru Service Contracting: LTFRB

Bus drivers and operators have been receiving weekly payouts and a one-time incentive from the government through the Service Contracting Program (SCP), amounting to P156.7-M.

Vaccination Of PUV Drivers, Riders Crucial To Keep Economy Going

Senator Go recognizes the need to include food delivery riders and PUV drivers in the government's vaccination program.

Community Pantries Should Uplift PH, Not Demean Gov’t Efforts

NTF-ELCAC has lamented that the Filipino “bayanihan” (working together) spirit has been used for political ends and “bastardized” by some groups.

Jabs Recipients Can Choose From What’s Available: Mayor

Marikina City Mayor Marcy Teodoro has maintained that vaccinees have the right to choose the brand of their Covid-19 vaccines so long as supplies are sufficient.

Gatchalian Seeks LNG Infrastructure To Replace Malampaya Gas Field

Senator Gatchalian seeks to put in place a national energy policy and framework for the development and regulation of the Philippine midstream natural gas industry.

TESDA, Nestle Partner To Train Farmers Become Agripreneurs

Over 400 farmers in coffee-producing areas of Mindanao will benefit from the all-expense paid training of TESDA and Nestlé Philippines Inc.

P13-M Supply Of Tocilizumab For Covid-19 Cases Arrives In Manila

The city government of Manila received an additional 500 vials of immunosuppressive drug Tocilizumab that it had purchased for severe Covid-19 patients, Mayor Isko said.