Zambo LGU, DSWD rollout pension program for the elderly

THE LOCAL government of Zamboanga City, in collaboration with the Department of Social Welfare and Development or DSWD, has rolled out the Social Pension for Indigent Senior Citizens or SocPen.

2nd SAP aid to be given via e-transfer

THE LARGEST bulk of the P100-billion budget for the second tranche of emergency subsidies under the national government’s Social Amelioration Program (SAP) will be electronically distributed to indigent families, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said.

Duterte says SAP funds lacking

PRESIDENT RODRIGO Duterte has appealed for public understanding as his administration is left with no choice but to restrict the distribution of the second tranche of emergency subsidies under the social amelioration program (SAP).  

GSIS top executive joins Duterte, Netizens in praising Zamboanga mayor

ZAMBOANGA CITY – A senior government official has joined President Rodrigo Duterte in praising Zamboanga City Mayor Beng Climaco for her dedication to public service as the country continues to fight the coronavirus pandemic.

Duterte praises Zambo mayor anew for hard work

ZAMBOANGA CITY – President Rodrigo Duterte praised Zamboanga City Mayor Beng Climaco for the second time for her hard work and dedication to public service amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Families of barangay tanods, health workers included in SAP: DILG

THE FAMILIES of all barangay tanods and health workers are now qualified to receive the government’s emergency cash subsidy or the Social Amelioration Program, Interior Undersecretary Jonathan Malaya said Saturday.

Rebels attack troops securing health workers in South

DAVAO CITY – Special Forces soldiers securing social workers clashed with communist rebels on Friday in the southern Philippine province of Agusan del Sur, officials said.