Significance of women. Senator Cynthia Villar emphasized the role of women in talks about nation-building and gave recognition to the National Federation of Women's Clubs of the Philippines.
A help to solo parents — The Department of Social Welfare and Development and the Public Attorney’s Office agreed with a memorandum in provision for legal protection for single parents and their children.
Davao Oriental is now insurgency-free! The commander of the Philippine Army announced that there are no further sights communist New People’s Army in the province.
The residents from the town of Calinog, Iloilo received PHP1.5 million worth of livelihood assistance from the Department of Social Welfare on Development.