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Senators Seek Funding For Unpaid Centenarian Benefits

Some senators have urged local agencies to prioritize the unpaid benefits for centenarians by increasing funds and easing the requirements.

Iloilo City Gears For ‘Paraw Regatta’ Festival

Asia's oldest sailing event, Paraw Regatta Festival, will be back after three years of hiatus this March 12.

PBBM’s ‘Pambansang Pabahay’ Empowers LGUs To Address Housing Gaps

The Department of Human Settlement and Urban Development has authorized the local government units to lead the implementation of housing projects to promote the administration's "Pambansang Pabahay" program.

Military Prelate Blesses PH’s Humanitarian Team To Türkiye

Some members of the Military Ordinariate of the Philippines who are part of the humanitarian team were blessed by the church before going to Turkey.

December 2022 Unemployment Rate Lowest In Over 17 Years

The Philippine Statistics Authority records a low unemployment rate of 4.5%, which is second to the lowest rate since 2005.

Community-Centric, Science-Based Disaster Response Pushed

A representative from Bohol suggested having a bill that would promote science-based disaster strategy to local government units.

House Wants Firefighters To Be Certified Medical First Responders

The senate filed a house bill requiring the Bureau of Fire Protection to be assigned as first medical responders and emergency medical technicians.

President Marcos: Drop In Fuel, Agricultural Product Prices To Ease Inflation

President Bongbong Marcos states that a decrease in gas prices and other agricultural products will help the country to address inflation.

Department Of Agrarian Reform: Land Titling Project Benefits Over 16K Farmers

The Department of Agrarian Reform is set to distribute land titles to more than 16,000 farmers through their parcelization of lands for individual title project.

Caraga Tourist Arrivals Spike With 706K Visitors In 2022

The Department of Tourism in the Caraga region recorded a double number of tourist arrivals during 2022 compared to 2021.