Earthquake-affected areas in Cebu: Swift delivery of aid urged

Futch Anthony Inso 10/01/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — National and local government agencies are urged to act swiftly in delivering assistance and ensuring the safety of communities affected by the September 30 earthquake in Cebu. Senate Minority Leader Allan Cayetano made…

US to allocate $250 million in health assistance to PH 

Charie Abarca - @inquirerdotnet 09/12/2025

MANILA, Philippines — The United States announced on Friday its plan to allocate $250 million (P14.2 billion) in new assistance to the Philippines to address the country’s acute public health challenges. In a statement, the US Department…

US releases P3 billion in foreign assistance for the Philippines

07/26/2025

MANILA, Philippines — The U.S. Department of State announced this week the release of at least P3 billion ($60 million) in foreign assistance funding to support energy, maritime, and economic growth programs in the Philippines. This release…

4Ps beneficiaries urged to maximize gov’t aid for long-term gains

Liza Agoot 07/05/2025

BAGUIO CITY – Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) – Cordillera Director Maria Aplaten on Friday encouraged beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) to fully utilize the assistance they receive to improve their lives and…

Bill expanding aid to private school teachers, students passed on 2nd reading

Gabriel Pabico Lalu 01/20/2025

MANILA, Philippines — A bill pushing for expanded assistance to teachers and students in private schools by repealing sections of Republic Act No. 8545 has been approved by the House of Representatives on the second reading. During…

Cebu City has no plans yet to aid NCR flood victims

Pia Piquero 07/25/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The local government of Cebu City has not yet finalized plans to provide assistance to the local government units (LGUs) affected by the severe flooding in various parts of Luzon. City Acting Mayor…

‘Lewd act’ at mall in Cebu City: Public’s help to catch culprit sought

Emmariel Ares 05/22/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City police are asking for the assistance of the public in identifying the man, who was captured on video touching himself inappropriately while looking at a female victim at a food court.…

Cebu City senior citizens to receive P271M starting Thursday

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 03/19/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A total of P271 million is allocated for the cash assistance of Cebu City senior citizens which will be distributed this Thursday, March 21. Cebu City Treasurer Mare Vae Reyes told CDN Digital…

Looc fire victims promised cash aid

Mary Rose Sagarino 03/13/2024

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – Looc fire victims will be given cash and food assistance to help them start anew, barangay captain Raul Kevin Cabahug said. They are set to receive cash assistance amounting to P10, 000 for…

Over 600 Black Nazarene devotees receive Red Cross assistance

Adrian Parungao 01/09/2024

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Red Cross reported that as of 6 p.m. Tuesday, its personnel stationed along the route of the Traslacion 2024 for the Feast of the Black Nazarene attended to 643 individuals who required medical…

Bongbong Marcos: PH offers assistance to Japan after massive quake

Jean Mangaluz 01/02/2024

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday offered assistance to Japan after it was struck by a massive earthquake on New Year’s Day. At least eight people were killed in a magnitude 7.6 earthquake that…

VP Sara Duterte leads programs in Naga City benefiting over 1,000 beneficiaries

Pia Piquero 12/08/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Vice President Sara Duterte on Friday, Dec. 8 led the distribution of assistance to more than 1,000 beneficiaries in Naga City. These initiatives, if not directly undertaken as landmark projects by the Vice…

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