Tag: social protection
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Newborn Baby Grant Reaches 50,000 Children in First Year
Overview: A Milestone for the Newborn Baby Grant It has been one year since the government introduced the Newborn Baby Grant, a key support measure designed to provide financial assistance to families in the crucial early months of a child’s life. The Department of Social Protection reports that the program has benefitted almost 50,000 children…
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Newborn Baby Grant Celebrates One-Year Milestone: 50,000 Children Benefit in Ireland
Overview of the Newborn Baby Grant Ireland marked a significant milestone this week as the government celebrated the one-year anniversary of the Newborn Baby Grant. Since its introduction, the scheme has benefited nearly 50,000 children, giving families a crucial financial boost during the first months of parenthood. The grant is designed to help with essential…
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Hunger Incidence Eases Among Filipino Families in Q4 2025, SWS Reports
Overview: Hunger improves in the fourth quarter of 2025 In its latest national survey, the Social Weather Stations (SWS) reported that 20.1% of Filipino families experienced involuntary hunger at least once in the past three months. The findings, released on January 14, 2026, reflect a notable easing in hunger levels for the country as a…
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Eliminating Extreme Poverty: Kerala’s Lessons for Developing ASEAN Countries
Kerala’s bold claim and its debate When Kerala’s Chief Minister announced on 1 November 2025 that the state had ostensibly eliminated extreme poverty, it sparked a lively debate among economists, policymakers, and development practitioners. Critics pressed for rigorous definitions and transparent measurement, while supporters argued that the state had moved decisively toward a living standard…
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Economic and Clinical Burdens of Tuberculosis Treatment in Vulnerable Patients
Introduction Tuberculosis (TB) remains a major global health challenge, disproportionately affecting vulnerable populations. While the disease itself poses severe health risks, the economic and clinical burdens of TB treatment can be equally daunting for patients who already face social, financial, and medical barriers. This article examines how financial costs, health system gaps, and patient-specific vulnerabilities…
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Marcos Signs P6.793 Trillion 2026 Budget, Vetoes Unprogrammed Funds amid Push for Greater Fiscal Discipline
Overview: A Bold Fiscal Move for 2026 President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has signed the national budget for 2026, totaling a hefty P6.793 trillion. The signing marks a critical turning point in the administration’s effort to stamp out wasteful spending while maintaining essential support for vulnerable sectors. The president’s decision to veto P92.5 billion in…
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Labour Faces Budget Spotlight: Unity urged as Reeves charts course
Overview: A Budget in the Spotlight As the nation braces for the Budget, the political chatter centers on Chancellor Rachel Reeves and how Labour will present its fiscal strategy. The press framing focuses on two intertwined strands: a call for party unity behind the Budget and attention to safeguarding vulnerable groups, including abuse victims. The…
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House Bill Aims to Simplify Solo Parent ID Registration in the Philippines
Overview of the proposal A new piece of legislation in the Philippine House of Representatives aims to streamline the process for Solo Parent Identification Cards (SPIC). House Bill (HB) No. 4034, introduced by Parañaque 2nd district Representative Brian Raymund Yamsuan, seeks to shift SPIC registration and renewal to an online platform. The measure envisions a…
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Doha World Summit Opens, Pledges Faster Social Progress
Doha World Summit Opens with a Call to Accelerate Social Progress The world’s attention has gathered in Doha as global leaders begin a pivotal World Summit aimed at accelerating social progress and tackling stubborn inequalities. Three decades after the landmark Copenhagen summit, officials acknowledge that the path to universal protections and opportunities remains uneven, and…
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Doha Summit Opens with Urgent Pledge to Accelerate Social Progress
Doha Opens with a Global Commitment to Accelerate Social Progress Leaders gathered in Doha, the Qatari capital, opened a pivotal World Summit with a chorus of urgency and resolve. Three decades after the landmark Copenhagen summit, policymakers acknowledged that the world still faces stark social gaps even as it confronts mounting climate shocks and persistent…