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Solo parents get boost from DSWD, DMW

Manila Bulletin

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April 28, 2025

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has reinforced its support for solo parent-headed families through the launch of the Program SOLo, or the Strengthening Opportunities for Lone Parents, an official said on Saturday, April 26.

- By JEL SANTOS and TRIXEE ROSEL

DSWD spokesperson Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao said the program was designed to complement Republic Act (RA) No. 11861 or the Expanded Solo Parents Welfare Act, and aims to empower solo parents through economic assistance and holistic, technology-aided psychosocial support.

“The Program SOLo is crafted with the realities of solo parents in mind—acknowledging the daily challenges they face while raising children single-handedly,” Dumlao said in a statement.

According to Dumlao, the program primarily targets solo parent-headed families with two to three children below 22 years old, especially those living in close proximity to each other.

MEER VERHALEN VAN Manila Bulletin

Manila Bulletin

Manila Bulletin

'Trillion Peso March 2.0' in Negros Island peaceful

Police declared that the “Trillion Peso March 2.0” protest in Negros Island on Sunday, Nov. 30, was generally peaceful.

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1 min

December 2, 2025

Manila Bulletin

Manila Bulletin

Malaysia-PH art festival opens at Intramuros, celebrating cross-cultural exchange

The Embassy of Malaysia in Manila, in collaboration with Art dialogo Asia, Tourism Malaysia, and the Department of Education (DepEd) Manila, formally launched the SENI SIKAT: Malaysia-Philippines Art Festival at the Centro de Turismo Intramuros on Nov. 26, 2025.

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2 mins

December 2, 2025

Manila Bulletin

La Union opens Christmas village

The “Naragsak a Paskua” Christmas village opened on Monday, Dec. 1, featuring a 17-meter giant Christmas tree with almost 900 “parols” (Christmas star) at the Speaker Pro Tempore Francisco Ortega Convention Center Complex.

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1 mins

December 2, 2025

Manila Bulletin

Muntinlupa mayor says no consultation made by LTO on e-bike ban

Muntinlupa Mayor Ruffy Biazon said the Land Transportation Office (LTO) did not hold any consultation when it announced that e-bikes and e-trikes would be banned from plying major roads.

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1 mins

December 2, 2025

Manila Bulletin

Manila Bulletin

International bazaar 2025 opens in Pasay City, showcasing global fellowship and generosity

The World Trade Center tent in Pasay City came alive with color, culture, and camaraderie as the 59th International Bazaar officially opened its doors on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025.

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2 mins

December 2, 2025

Manila Bulletin

Manila gov't set to release teachers’ allowances and laptops, TV sets for public schools

Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso announced the release on Monday, Dec. 1, of the P45 million allowance for teachers for May and June.

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1 min

December 2, 2025

Manila Bulletin

Manila Bulletin

The Embassy of Hungary hosts 'Hungarian poultry delights' export promotion

Hungary showcases culinary excellence in the Philippines

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2 mins

December 2, 2025

Manila Bulletin

Manila Bulletin

Matcha made in heaven

How 22-year-old student Caitlin Lee built a matcha brand from scratch

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3 mins

December 2, 2025

Manila Bulletin

Leyte town lights Christmas tree

The municipality of Carigara in Leyte province lighted their giant Christmas tree on Sunday, Nov. 30.

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1 min

December 2, 2025

Manila Bulletin

'Zootopia 2' shatters records with $556 million global debut

\"Zootopia 2\" had a roaring and record-setting opening at the box office.

time to read

2 mins

December 2, 2025

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