Bagong Henerasyon Party-list Rep. Robert Nazal is seeking to cut government-issued pre-employment document fees by 50 percent for indigent jobseekers, arguing that securing basic requirements should not prevent people from pursuing work. Read more »
A large share of Filipino senior citizens may be financially vulnerable even when they are not officially classified as poor, according to research presented at a recent social protection policy forum. Read more »
50 families in Datu Paglas receive safe and sustainable homes under BARMM’s KAPYANAN Program, marking another step toward stronger and more resilient communities in Maguindanao del Sur Read more »
Many Filipino job seekers face financial and structural barriers in employment, from clearance fees to skills mismatch. Learn how proposed reforms like the Kabalikat sa Hanapbuhay Act aim to ease the burden and improve job access. Read more »
A new free dialysis center opens at Samar Provincial Hospital in Catbalogan City, providing life-saving services for kidney patients—hemodialysis, consultations, lab tests, and essential medications—all free of charge. Read more »
The Philippines is moving toward stronger support for its elderly population as lawmakers push for more accessible and specialized long-term care. Senator Bong Go has filed Senate Bill 1779, known as the Nursing Home for Senior Citizens Act, which proposes establishing dedicated facilities in every region. Read more »
