Through its Pag-Abot Program, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has extended assistance to 105 beneficiaries, offering them a pathway away from street living and into safer, more stable conditions. Read more »
The sardine industry in Zamboanga City is calling for urgent government support as rising fuel costs continue to cut into production, raising concerns about potential impacts on the country’s overall fish supply. Read more »
Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. said the Philippines is poised to access high-quality military equipment from Japan following a major policy shift that eases restrictions on defense exports. Read more »
The Davao Region continues to dominate the country’s cacao industry, producing 7,807 metric tons (MT) and accounting for 72 percent of total national output, the Department of Agriculture–Davao Region (DA-11) reported. Read more »
The government has tightened control over fuel price movements while expanding subsidies and social assistance programs as part of a broader response to global economic pressures and rising consumer costs. Read more »
Farmers belonging to an indigenous community in Aurora province have received new agricultural support from the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR), as part of efforts to improve farm productivity in areas frequently affected by natural hazards. Read more »
