The Department of Social Welfare and Development unveils guidelines for a nationwide program aimed at preventing teenage pregnancy, according to spokesperson Irene Dumlao.
The US government is offering PHP4 million in funding and technical assistance to enhance reporting and training on women and children's protection, according to the US Embassy in Manila.
Senator Cynthia Villar expressed hope on Wednesday regarding the LAYAG-WPS Project led by the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR), believing it could address fishermen's requirements and enhance their families' living standards.
Budget Secretary Mina Pangandaman welcomed four local government units accepted into the Open Government Partnership, a global organization of reform-minded entities.
The Department of Health supplied an initial 6,000 vials of pentavalent vaccines to support the city government of Iloilo in its ongoing pertussis outbreak response immunization efforts.
Senator Imee Marcos urges Iloilo LGUs to assist farmers in enlisting with the Registry System for Basic Sectors in Agriculture to ensure they receive their rightful share of government assistance.