Gov't grants P126 billion in loans to more than 80,000 SMEs
-Posted: 14 July 2008-

The government extended loans worth P126 billion to some 80,779 shopkeepers, grocers, food processors and other small and medium-scale business owners between 2004 and March 2008 as part of President Arroyo's continuing commitment to create 6 million new jobs by 2010, the National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC) announced recently... [more]

Gov't allots close to P500 million for pro-poor immunization program
-Posted: 07 July 2008-

Millions of infants and young children from poor communities nationwide have been assured a healthier future as the government has allocated nearly half a billion pesos this year for a massive program designed to provide children from low-income families with free immunization against debilitating diseases, the National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC) announced recently... [more]

Gov't bares plan to invest P1.5 billion in special water program
Presidential Assistants to help NAPC in all regions
-Posted: 30 June 2008-

More than 100,000 Filipino families presently living without access to safe water can expect hope to begin flowing into their lives as government has announced plans to invest some P1.5 billion in a special program designed to ensure potable water for the country's waterless cities and municipalities over the next three years... [more]

5 million poor families to get free health insurance agencies -Posted: 16 June 2008-

Nearly 5 million Filipino families belonging to the poorest 25% of the population can look forward to adequate social protection in case of medical emergencies as the Arroyo administration has allotted P3.5 billion this year for a program that provides free health insurance services for the poor, the National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC) announced recently... [more]

50,000 poor folk receive loans through gov't program
-Posted: 30 May 2008-

More than 50,000 impoverished Filipino farmers, fisherfolk, informal workers, landless urban settlers and indigenous people struggling to earn a living amid the soaring cost of fuel and other basic goods were granted loans by various microfinance institutions during the first quarter of this year alone, the National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC) announced yesterday... [more]

NAPC sets up ‘one-stop service shop’ of all gov’t agencies
-Posted: 03 April 2008-

The activity, in coordination with the Office of External Affairs will be held at the National Housing Authority Compound located at the Elliptical Circle, Quezon City... [more]

[photo release] NAPC urges stronger partnership with basic sectors to fight poverty
-Posted: 20 February 2008-

Secretary Domingo F. Panganiban, lead convenor of the National Anti-Poverty Commission, underscores the need for stronger partnership between the government and various basic sector groups to fight poverty in the country. Panganiban told the participants during the three-day Basic Sector Summit held recently at the Bayview Hotel in Manila that basic sectors’ partnership... [more]

Panganiban urges strong partnership with basic sectors to fight poverty
-Posted: 19 February 2008-

Panganiban said “we must continue to work together as we confront the most sinister and divisive enemy – poverty..." [more]

NAPC strengthened to fight poverty
Presidential Assistants to help NAPC in all regions
-Posted: 14 February 2008-

Secretary Panganiban met with 14 Presidential Assistants recently to map out plans to effectively carry out the President’s anti-poverty programs in the regional level... [more]

Gawad Kalinga unites with NAPC to fight poverty
Collaboration to reduce poverty by half in 2010
-Posted: 08 February 2008-

According to Panganiban, a strong partnership with GK could help transform the gains of the booming economy into people-centered growth with stronger focus in priority provinces of the country... [more]

[photo release] Gawad Kalinga unites with NAPC to build 700,000 homes till 2010
-Posted: 08 February 2008-

Secretary Domingo F. Panganiban (left) of the National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC) discusses with Tony Meloto (center) of Gawad Kalinga (GK) a partnership between NAPC and GK to build homes for the poor. Panganiban and Meloto agreed to a partnership in drawing support from local leaders to help the poor build their homes within their localities. Others in photo are: Luke Cook, Australian volunteer, Paolo Roberto Domondon, GK and Willy Arcilla (in coat), GK Partner... [more]

Monitoring system to track down poor families urged
-Posted: 30 January 2008-

In his keynote address during the 5th Community-Based Monitoring System (CBMS) National Conference held at Manila Hotel, Panganiban said “the ability to monitor the poverty situation at the community level could help the government in taking the necessary steps in improving the standard of living of every Filipino.” [more]

Leading business groups join fight on poverty
-Posted: 16 January 2008-

The Countryside Enterprise Development Foundation (CEDF) headed by Atty. Miguel Varela of Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industries (PCCI) and NAPC lead convenor Secretary Domingo F. Panganiban yesterday signed a memorandum of agreement to coordinate anti-poverty mechanism... [more]

[photo release] NAPC helps out Parola fire victims
-Posted: 07 January 2008-

Secretary Domingo F. Panganiban, lead convenor of the National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC), distributes bags of groceries to Parola residents at the Delpan Sports Complex in Tondo, Manila. Panganiban was instructed by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo to help more than 300 families who were left homeless after a fire that broke out after the celebration of New Year in Parola compound... [more]

Panganiban presents the midterm MDGs report at ESCAP meeting in Bangkok,Thailand
-Posted: 15 December 2007-

National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC) Lead Convenor Secretary Domingo F. Panganiban presented the country’s midterm report on millennium development goals (MDGs) in the recently concluded Fourth Session of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) Committee on Poverty Reduction held in Bangkok, Thailand this December... [more]

Panganiban left for Bangkok to address UNESCAP poverty reduction conference
-Posted: 11 December 2007-

Secretary Domingo F. Panganiban today (December 11) left for Bangkok, Thailand to address the 4th Session of the UNESCAP (United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific) Committee on Poverty Reduction on December 12 to 14 , 2007 at the UN Conference Room 3, UN Conference Center... [more]

P4 billion investment in rural electrification program to boost incomes of the rural poor
-Posted: 03 December 2007-

President Arroyo’s anti-poverty and rural development program will soon receive a big boost from the energy sector as government and its partners in rural electrification are set to invest nearly P4 billion over the next two years to ensure full electrification for the Filipino countryside before 2010, Secretary Domingo F. Panganiban of the National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC) announced yesterday... [more]

P2 billion invested for classrooms in typhoon-stricken areas
-Posted: 19 November 2007-

Thousands of poor and underprivileged Filipino students who go to school in areas badly hit by recent typhoons have already begun to reap the benefits of government investments amounting to P2 billion for the repair and construction of classrooms in the typhoon-ravaged regions of the country, Secretary Domingo F. Panganiban of the National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC) announced yesterday... [more]

Panganiban proposes one-stop shop for self employment program
-Posted: 16 November 2007-

In a recent directive of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo to come out with concrete programs, Secretary Domingo F. Panganiban of NAPC said that the NAPC will augment... [more]

[photo release] NAPC presents book on pro-poor growth to PGMA at Anti-Poverty Summit in Samar
-Posted: 13 November 2007-

Secretary Domingo F. Panganiban, Lead Convenor of the National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC), presents to President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo the book entitled, "Macroeconomic Stability and Pro-Poor Growth: The Role of NAPC" during the 42nd anniversary celebration of Eastern Samar held at the Capitol grounds in Borongan, Samar... [more]

13,000 indigenous folk to benefit from P85 M scholarship program
-Posted: 02 November 2007-

More than 13, 000 poor but deserving Filipino students from indigenous tribes will get much needed cash assistance for school related expenditures as government is set to allocate P85 million for a scholarship program for indigenous folk next year, Secretary Domingo F. Panganiban of the National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC) said yesterday... [more]

Gov’t to get 2nd tranche of $150 million ADB microfinance dev’t loan next month
Philippine Microfinance Literacy Campaign launched
-Posted: 22 October 2007-

The government has commenced a nationwide campaign to educate the country’s 4 million poor households about available microfinance services in the country as it expects this November the second tranche of a $150 million Asian Development Bank (ADB) program loan designed to reduce poverty among Filipinos by widening the access of the poor to customer-friendly credit... [more]

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Close to 1 million poor folk to gain access to affordable loans in 2 years
-Posted: 18 October 2007-

Thousands of small Filipino farmers, fisherfolk, urban poor household heads and informal workers who are struggling to make ends meet can now look forward to adequate financial support as government has announced plans to ensure affordable loans for nearly a million poor folk over the next two years... [more]

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3 M Filipinos to STAND UP & SPEAK OUT vs POVERTY
-Posted: 18 October 2007-

The United Nations, together with its partners, is set to mobilize three million Filipinos to stand up against poverty in this year's Stand Up, Speak Out Campaign, a worldwide... [more]

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Standing up against poverty is set to break a new Guinness record
-Posted: 17 October 2007-

In last year’s Stand Up Against Poverty campaign, the Philippines ranked third in Asia-Pacific region, with 2.4 million Filipinos... [more]

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Tarlac Governor Yap calls for unity against poverty
-Posted: 10 October 2007-

This was the call made by Tarlac Governor Victor Yap to local officials during the community-based monitoring system briefing by the National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC) held recently at the Capitol Hall... [more]

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NAPC urges Congress to join the fight against poverty
-Posted: 14 September 2007-

“We should not waste time to take advantage of the continuous improvement of the country's economy, the increasing strength of the peso and the ongoing fiscal reforms of the Administration to provide better basic social services for the poor... [more]

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SAN MIGUEL CORP.(SMC) JOINS NAPC'S FIGHT AGAINST POVERTY
-Posted: 11 September 2007-

ASIAN food and beverage giant, San Miguel Corporation (SMC), is finalizing its participation to the Ugnayan Laban sa Kahirapan program, a government – initiated poverty mitigation scheme being implemented by the National Anti – Poverty Commission (NAPC) in tandem with the Luzon Urban Beltway super region secretariat... [more]

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NAPC calls for unity to fight poverty under a new improved economy
-Posted: 07 September 2007-

“We should not waste time to take advantage of the continuous improvement of the country's economy, the increasing strength of the peso and the ongoing fiscal reforms of the Administration to provide better basic social services to the poor... [more]