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May 14, 2011
DSWD Needs Media on 4P

Naga City (May 14, 2011) - Noting that P-Noy administration’s Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) program draws mixed public reaction and lots of controversies, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)-Bicol has decided to solicit the help of the local media to explain to the people what the government is up to.

Naga City (May 14, 2011) - Noting that P-Noy administration’s Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) program draws mixed public reaction and lots of controversies, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)-Bicol has decided to solicit the help of the local media to explain to the people what the government is up to.

May 1, 2011
Nation Celebrates First Labor Day Under P-Noy

MANILA, Philippines (May1 2011) - The country celebrates its first Labor Day under the Aquino administration today with calls from the labor sector for President Aquino to uplift their standard of living.

MANILA, Philippines (May1 2011) - The country celebrates its first Labor Day under the Aquino administration today with calls from the labor sector for President Aquino to uplift their standard of living.

The Philippine National Police went on full alert as part of its security preparations for today’s celebration, anticipating a huge rally dubbed as the People’s Day of Outrage Protest from the labor sector.

February 16, 2011
New Methodology Distorts Reality of Poverty in Philippines

Research group Ibon criticizes the government’s new poverty methodology as unreflective of the real situation of poor Filipinos, saying that the adjustments made on the already flawed methodology has further distorted the picture of poverty in the country.

Research group Ibon criticizes the government’s new poverty methodology as unreflective of the real situation of poor Filipinos, saying that the adjustments made on the already flawed methodology has further distorted the picture of poverty in the country.

January 3, 2011
Workers Gear Up for More Battles as Aquino Gov't Continues to Favor Big Business

MANILA — In 2010, Filipino workers were treated to glittering promises of change as newly elected President Benigno Aquino III replaced Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo in Malacañang. After nearly 10 years of Arroyo’s wage freeze amid economic policies that resulted in continuously rising prices of basic commodities and services, record joblessness, violations of human rights and trade union rights, Aquino’s promises naturally brought hope.

MANILA — In 2010, Filipino workers were treated to glittering promises of change as newly elected President Benigno Aquino III replaced Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo in Malacañang. After nearly 10 years of Arroyo’s wage freeze amid economic policies that resulted in continuously rising prices of basic commodities and services, record joblessness, violations of human rights and trade union rights, Aquino’s promises naturally brought hope.

December 28, 2010
UNEP Conducts TAGGED-LGU Course in Iriga

Iriga City, Dec. 23, 2010 (PIA) -- A three-day training on Good Governance, Gender and Enterprise Development for Local Executives, also dubbed as TAGGED-LGU will be spearheaded by the University of Northeastern Philippines' (UNEP) Graduate School from January 26-28 here.

Iriga City, Dec. 23, 2010 (PIA) -- A three-day training on Good Governance, Gender and Enterprise Development for Local Executives, also dubbed as TAGGED-LGU will be spearheaded by the University of Northeastern Philippines' (UNEP) Graduate School from January 26-28 here.

Also an endeavor of UNEP's Political Science Department, the confab will gather local members of the local executive, including administrative personnel and staff whose lines of expertise is centered on public service.

December 21, 2010
4Ps Aids 85,000 Families in Bikol

LEGAZPI CITY, Dec. 13  – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has so far placed 85,395 poor families in Bikol under the coverage of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), a multi-billion peso poverty reduction program of the government, since its inception two years ago.

LEGAZPI CITY, Dec. 13  – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has so far placed 85,395 poor families in Bikol under the coverage of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), a multi-billion peso poverty reduction program of the government, since its inception two years ago.