Members of the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) will soon be able to apply for a loan of up to ₱500,000 to install solar panels at home. The new program, called the Ginhawa Solar Energy Loan (GSEL), aims to help government employees invest in renewable energy and reduce their electricity costs. The initiative is part … Read more
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered the immediate release of a ₱5,000 fuel subsidy for public transport drivers affected by the recent increase in fuel prices caused by tensions in the Middle East. The announcement was confirmed by Executive Secretary Ralph Recto, who met with Metro Manila mayors to ensure the fast distribution of the … Read more
The Department of Education (DepEd) is studying the possible implementation of a “4+1” blended learning model to help address overcrowded classrooms in public schools. Under the proposal, students will attend four days of face-to-face classes and one day of online learning each week. Education Secretary Sonny Angara said the plan is one of several strategies … Read more
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced that telecommunications companies will provide free communication services to help overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in the Middle East stay connected with their families in the Philippines. In a Facebook post on March 9, the President said he directed telecommunications firms to activate programs that allow Filipinos abroad to contact their … Read more
The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) – Lanao del Norte has opened applications for its 2026 scholarship program, offering nearly 4,000 training slots for residents who want to gain technical and vocational skills. According to TESDA Lanao del Norte Provincial Director Norayah Acas, the program has an initial funding allocation of around ₱98 … Read more
The City Government of Digos in Davao del Sur announced that it will provide cash assistance to Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) from the city who wish to return home due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Under the program, each returning Digosanon OFW will receive ₱20,000 financial assistance, along with support from the … Read more
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office 1 announced that the Philippine Identification System (PhilSys) or National ID will now be accepted as the primary identification for social pension payouts of indigent senior citizens starting April 1. The new policy aims to make the distribution of financial assistance faster, safer, and more … Read more
The government has officially launched the YAKAP Beterano ng Bagong Pilipinas Program in Leyte to strengthen healthcare assistance and support services for Filipino veterans. The program was introduced by the Philippine Veterans Affairs Office (PVAO) as part of its efforts to provide better access to medical services and government health benefits for former war and … Read more
The Department of Education (DepEd) clarified that the four-day workweek arrangement for some government offices will not apply to public schools. Education Secretary Sonny Angara confirmed that while DepEd offices may follow the new work arrangement, regular classes in public schools will continue as usual. “I don’t believe so, but the DepEd offices are covered,” … Read more
The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) announced that women can get a free copy of their birth certificate or marriage certificate every Monday of March. The initiative was announced through the PSA’s official Facebook page as part of the celebration of National Women’s Month. According to the PSA Civil Registration Service, the free issuance of documents … Read more