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GMA Network
19-05-2025
- Politics
- GMA Network
Lacson eyes ayuda integration under 4Ps
Senator-elect Panfilo ''Ping'' Lacson is eyeing to integrate all forms of ''ayuda'' or government aid under the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) program. Lacson said this is part of his push for good governance, including the intensified scrutiny of the national budget bill. "This early, I have instructed my prospective legislative staff to draft an amendment to Republic Act 11310, the law on the 4Ps program, to expand it and address the sectors covered by the other forms of ayuda that have become confusing and have become a political tool used by some politicians for their campaigns, both during and outside of the campaign period," Lacson said in Filipino in a radio interview on Monday. "Expanding the 4Ps will be better because the 4Ps has a data-driven list of beneficiaries; unlike other ayuda programs that are indiscriminate and are prone to duplication like TUPAD, AKAP, AICS, and MAIP," he added. This as he lamented how some lawmakers had got involved in the distribution of at least one ayuda program, the Ayuda sa Kapos ang Kita Program (AKAP), even if they are not part of the implementing agencies. He pointed out that 4Ps and its implementation involves studies conducted by the Department of Social Welfare and Development, Department of Labor and Employment, and other concerned implementing agencies. The 4Ps serves as a national poverty reduction strategy and a human capital investment program that provides conditional cash transfers to poor households for a maximum period of seven years, to improve the health, nutrition, and education of children aged 0 to 18. Aside from the integration of government assistance, Lacson vowed to also intensify his scrutiny of the national budget, including reviewing the implementation of this year's, which he described as "one of the most corrupt national budgets" he had seen in his 18 years in the Senate. "I will intensify my scrutiny of the budget after a three-year absence. I want to study the pattern of how the national budgets of the last three years were passed," he said. "I will prioritize scrutinizing the national budget, which is the lifeline of our economy. Without the budget, we cannot move," he added. The former Philippine National Police chief will also provide more support for local government units by giving them a possible one-percent rebate on their Value Added Tax (VAT) remittances to the national government. Lacson, who was part of the administration's Alyansa Para Sa Bagong Pilipinas, was proclaimed senator last Saturday at the Manila Hotel. —Anna Felicia Bajo/AOL, GMA Integrated News
Filipino Times
22-03-2025
- Politics
- Filipino Times
Social media figures apologize after House grilling
Social media personalities issued apologies for their online posts after being questioned by lawmakers during a House tri-committee hearing. Eight influencers attended the inquiry, with MJ Quiambao and Krizette Chu turning emotional as they faced scrutiny over their statements. Quiambao admitted lacking evidence for her claim that extrajudicial killings under former President Rodrigo Duterte were a 'massive hoax,' while Chu apologized for calling the government 'stupid' in a post about the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program. Mark Lopez also faced questioning over his remarks on the West Philippine Sea, ultimately conceding, 'Sorry po, fake news po ako [I peddled fake news].' To combat disinformation, Presidential Communications Secretary Jay Ruiz emphasized the need for government coordination and urged social media platforms to self-regulate content.
Filipino Times
16-02-2025
- Business
- Filipino Times
Marcos urges Filipinos to utilize gov't job fairs for employment opportunities
President Bongbong Marcos urged Filipinos to take advantage of the government's job fairs under the 'Trabaho sa Bagong Pilipinas' program. Speaking at a job fair in Tagum City, Davao del Norte, for beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), Marcos expressed his hopes for their success and encouraged them to seize the opportunities available to them. 'I believe each of you has the capability and determination to make your lives productive,' said Marcos, emphasizing the importance of utilizing the opportunities presented by these job fairs. The 'Trabaho sa Bagong Pilipinas' initiative launched its job fair in January 2024, where more than 9,000 people applied, with over 1,000 hired on the spot, including 95 4Ps beneficiaries. Reflecting on the success of 1,908 job fairs last year, which led to 66,667 individuals securing immediate employment, Marcos promised to expand the program nationwide. The initiative not only provides job opportunities but also focuses on job matching, ensuring applicants are connected with positions that suit their skills. It aims to empower 4Ps beneficiaries by offering employment, livelihood support, and access to essential services. The government plans to support 4.4 million households this year, including 263,238 in the Davao region. The job fair in Tagum City included 28 employers offering a wide range of opportunities, with 1,240 available positions, including customer service, clerk, cashier, carpenter, and mason roles.
