PEACE INITIATIVE. Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity Secretary Carlito G. Galvez Jr. (right) commends Social Welfare Secretary Erwin Tulfo for the latter's swift approval of the initial PHP287.95 million to help former combatants, during their meeting on Aug. 22, 2022. The social welfare department's funds will be used for the implementation of sustainable livelihood, modified shelter assistance, and cash-for-work programs for the former rebels and their families. (Photo courtesy of OPAPRU) MANILA - Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity Secretary Carlito G. Galvez Jr. commended Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Erwin Tulfo for the latter's swift approval of the initial funds that will be used to help former combatants reintegrate themselves into mainstream society. "These funds will be invaluable, particularly in creating various livelihood programs and other socioeconomic opportunities for these ex-fig
“It’s probably one of the things that we can look forward to but at this point in time pagtuunan muna natin ang land traffic. It’s nice to have, siguro in the near future,” Department of Public Works and Highways Secretary Manuel Bonoan said on The Mangahas Interviews when asked about the possibility of having cable cars.
(Photo courtesy of Abra Province Facebook Page) MANILA -The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) seeks to partner with the private sector to fast-track land development and construction of resettlement sites in Abra and even in other calamity-stricken areas in the country. Secretary Jose Rizalino Acuzar said on Wednesday DHSUD has initiated preliminary talks with some of the country's biggest developers to explore potential development projects for affected families whose houses were either destroyed or damaged by the 7.3 magnitude earthquake in Northern Luzon last month. "We have been providing emergency shelter assistance since the earthquake happened in the form of temporary shelter materials and now with financial assistance through the Emergency Housing Assistance Program (EHAP). We now need a proactive response through a more permanent solution to the damages this calamity has caused. Building shelters should now become a priority. We need help f