Davao Region's 2025 Christmas: A Season of Service
Explore how Davao Region's provinces turned Christmas 2025 into a time of service with aid, gifts, and community programs, bringing the true spirit of Pasko to the people.
Explore how Davao Region's provinces turned Christmas 2025 into a time of service with aid, gifts, and community programs, bringing the true spirit of Pasko to the people.
Dole-Davao provides P587,250 livelihood aid to two Sta. Maria fisherfolk associations to support sustainable fishing and income diversification. Read more.
DOLE Region 12's 81 job fairs in 2025 connected over 27,000 jobseekers with employers, resulting in 1,680 immediate hires. Discover how they're boosting employment in Soccsksargen.
Over 1,400 Aeta families in Pampanga received financial and in-kind assistance from the DSWD and local government. Three families also got livelihood grants. Read more about this holiday support initiative.
Bacolod City distributed P3,000 each to 814 scholars on Dec 24, 2025. Mayor Gasataya fast-tracked the P2.4M aid for immediate holiday needs. Learn more about the Peso program.
The DMW targets opening seven new Migrant Workers Offices in 2026, expanding its global reach to better serve Filipino workers abroad. Learn about the new locations.
The National Maritime Polytechnic sets a new record by training 22,972 seafarers in 2025. President Marcos visits, P427-million budget approved for major upgrades. Read more.
The DMW closed a record 32 firms and removed nearly 80,000 social media posts in 2025 for illegal recruitment. Learn how this protects OFWs.
The DMW says 3,000 job orders now meet the new $500 minimum wage for Filipino domestic workers, with Malaysia and Hong Kong leading adoption. Read the latest updates.
The DSWD inaugurated a Pag-Abot Center in the Pampanga Capitol Compound on December 22. The facility offers shelter, food, and services to homeless individuals and vulnerable sectors. Learn how this initiative aims to create safer living conditions.
The 1103rd Infantry Brigade and MILG-Sulu awarded the second tranche of Project TUGON livelihood aid to 44 beneficiaries in Patikul, Sulu, reinforcing government support for peace and development.
DSWD Field Office 7 validates households for the Walang Gutom food aid program in Central Visayas. Learn how families get P3,000 monthly and nutrition education.
Detoxicare Philippines strengthens its Kaagapay Medical Assistance Program to help Filipino cancer patients navigate treatment costs and access government aid. Learn how this initiative supports timely healthcare.
Mandaue City allocates P60M for 'Gugma sa Pasko,' distributing 100,000 Noche Buena packs to ease holiday expenses for families and students. Learn about the city's festive support initiative.
285 families in Barangay Cotcot, Liloan, Cebu receive home recovery assistance from Aboitiz Foundation to rebuild after Typhoon Tino. The P8.5M package includes materials and cash-for-labor support.
The Pampanga Provincial Government provides P2,000 cash, rice, and food packs to 4,281 patients battling serious illnesses. Governor Lilia Pineda leads the aid distribution to ease financial burdens.
Aboitiz Foundation grants P8.5 million in home recovery assistance to 285 families in Liloan, Cebu, impacted by Typhoon Tino. Each family receives P30,000 for rebuilding. Read more.
More than 300 Filipino workers in Cambodia and Thailand are displaced due to renewed border clashes. The DMW confirms their safety in evacuation centers. Learn the latest updates.
Aboitiz Foundation provides P8.5 million in home recovery assistance to 285 families in Barangay Cotcot, Liloan, Cebu, affected by Typhoon Tino. Read how this aid supports rebuilding.
Mandaue City extends its Gugma sa Pasko Noche Buena pack distribution until Dec 19. Mayor Ouano says over 90% of target households have received aid. Read more about this inclusive holiday program.
1,767 children of decommissioned MILF combatants received P25,000 each for school fees, part of a P200,000 scholarship program under the Bangsamoro peace deal. Read how this initiative builds a brighter future.
Around 1,000 students in Candaba, Pampanga received P11,070 each from the SPES program, a joint effort by the LGU and DOLE to support education. Learn how this initiative helps local youth.
Tagum City LGU and NCSC awarded cash assistance to 231 octogenarians and nonagenarians under RA 11982. Read about the milestone distribution and its impact on the local elderly community.
Over 1,300 tourism workers in Davao Oriental affected by October earthquakes receive P10,341 each via Emergency Cash Transfer. DSWD and DOT lead recovery initiative.
A Filipino nurse's dream job in Turkey turned into 4 days of abuse. Learn how DMW and OWWA swiftly rescued her and brought her home safely. #OFWProtection
DSWD-Davao intensifies its Pag-Abot Program for street families this Christmas. 124 beneficiaries have received aid, with financial support up to P10,000. Learn how the program works and how you can help.
DOLE Pampanga and the provincial government distributed over P10 million in salaries and livelihood aid to 1,690 students and 113 small business owners. Read how this initiative empowers the local community.
The NHA and Bacolod City Government distributed P4.39 million to 145 residents of Barangay 27 who lost homes in a September fire. Mayor Gasataya also presented a long-term on-site housing plan.
Zamboanga City Government distributed P10,000 and rice to 20 families affected by separate fires. Mayor Olaso gave an extra P2,000 and offered materials for rebuilding homes. Learn more about the relief efforts.
DSWD activates red alert for Tropical Depression Wilma in Visayas. With P2.1B in standby funds & food packs ready, agencies coordinate for public safety. Stay informed.