WATCH: The Ayuda para sa Kapos ang Kita Program (AKAP)--a government aid program that has received wide praise from House of Representatives was given zero funding under the 2026 National Expenditure Program (NEP). | MANILA BULLETIN

ICYMI: Tinanggal na ng Senado sa kanilang bersyon ng 2025 budget ng DSWD ang pondo para sa "AKAP Program." Inalmahan 'yan ng lider ng Kamara na iginiit na maraming minimum wage earner ang umaasa sa programa. | GMA News

PANOORIN: Isinapubliko na ng Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) ang kanilang bagong logo ngayong Miyerkules, Feb. 5. Sumisimbolo ito sa hindi matatawarang tungkulin at dedikasyon ng ahensiya sa pangangalaga sa kapakanan ng lahat ng overseas Filipino workers (OFW) sa iba't ibang dako ng mundo. | via Bien Manalo | PTV

The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) Bicol is on high alert and ready to support Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) in Israel, particularly those who may request repatriation. OWWA Bicol Regional Director Jenevie Aguallo reported that, based on their last year's data, 250 Bicolano OFWs in Israel are currently being accounted for. Assistance programs are already being prepared for those who may wish to return to the Philippines. Family members in the Philippines can coordinate with OW