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PAGBILAO, Quezon: A total of 408 residents from 27 villages in this town received P5,200 each in financial assistance from the Department of Labor and Employment (DoLE) under its Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers (Tupad) during payout on Thursday, January 25.
THE Senate Committee on Public Order and Dangerous Drugs now looking into the alleged 'Ayuda scam' in Davao del Norte and Davao de Oro asked officials of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to cooperate with the Philippine National Police (PNP) in unmasking the identities of the individuals behind the scam.
TWO Senate panels on Tuesday opened investigations into allegations of a so-called “ayuda scam” whereby unscrupulous officials skimmed off chunks of funds intended for doleout to marginalized communities in Mindanao. At the start of a hearing by his Committee on Public Order and Dangerous Drugs, Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa…
Trust lawmakers to find creative ways to tuck in funds for their pet projects in their districts or for assistance programs that they can brag about when they go around for meetings and consultations, particularly during the campaign season.
Negros ecumenical group denounces BBM's 'people's initiative' for charter change as a brazen power grab. Expressing profound concerns, they highlight the dubious tactics used to gather signatures, linking it to government aid programs. The proposed reform is criticized for prioritizing political agendas over urgent issues and potentially surrendering sovereignty to foreign powers. Drawing parallels to the martial law era, they call for unity in prayer and action to safeguard Filipino interests and advocate for alternative measures rooted in justice and compassion.