National Anti-Poverty Commission

29/10/2026

𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗦: To kick off the 34th National Children’s Month, children, grandchildren, and spouses of the National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC) employees gathered on October 29 for the “Araw ng Pamilyang NAPC”, hosted by the Office of the Board Secretary and the Gender and Development Focal Point System at the PCA Auditorium and NAPC Hallway in Quezon City.

NAPC Board Secretary Ma. Lourdes Crisitina Reyes commenced with the event rundown, noting the fun activities lined up for the event including the children’s costume showcase and parade as one of the highlights of the program.

Director Alexis Lapiz of the Administrative, Financial and Management Service delivered the opening message of NAPC Secretary Emmanuel “Manny” Pacquiao emphasizing that creating a better future for children is a shared responsibility. He likewise urged the parents, families, government agencies, and communities to work hand in hand in safeguarding children’s rights, listening to their voices, and providing them with opportunities to thrive.

Children strut in style, showcasing their spooky and creative costumes on stage. The program continued with the parade and made a series of stops to NAPC services and offices, where participating children filled their baskets with trick or treat goodies.

NAPC employees and their families also enjoyed food treats and the photo booth, making the celebration fun-filled and memorable.

29/10/2026

𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦: NAPC, Barotac Viejo MLGU mark NWOEP 2026 with wreath-laying, distribution of fisherfolk and farmers financial assistance and cash gifts for senior citizens

The National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC) and the Municipal Local Government Unit (MLGU) of Barotac Viejo, Iloilo led the 2026 commemoration of the National Week for Overcoming Extreme Poverty (NWOEP) with the theme: “United for Peace and Human Rights: Safe Homes for All” held at the Barotac Viejo Municipal Gymnasium on October 20.

The commemoration brought together local government officials, basic sector representatives, community organizations, regional line agencies (RLAs), and development partners in a shared commitment to eradicate poverty and improve access to livelihood assistance, social protection, and essential public services. It also highlighted the need to address social exclusion while advancing human rights, social protection, and sustainable community development.

Barotac Viejo Mayor Nielo Tupas expressed his gratitude to NAPC for supporting the municipality’s participation in the NWOEP, emphasizing the importance of collaboration in bringing government programs closer to vulnerable communities. NAPC Director Nelson Tupas of the NAPC Local Affairs Coordinating and Monitoring Service (LACMS) followed with a message thanking the residents of Barotac Viejo and RLAs for their active participation and continued commitment to delivering responsive public services.

A key highlight of the NWOEP was the wreath-laying rites in commemoration of the people who have suffered and lost their lives because of extreme poverty, hunger, and social exclusion. It also served as a call for collective action to uphold human dignity, advance social justice, and ensure that every family has access to adequate food, sustainable livelihoods, safe housing, and essential services.

Also held was a symbolic awarding of certificates to the beneficiary organizations led by NAPC Undersecretary Roman Dannug, Mayor Tupas, and NAPC Artisanal Fisherfolk Sectoral Council Member Teddy Tupas. The recipients were the Nueva Sevilla Small Fisherfolk Association of Barangay Nueva Sevilla and the San Roque Fisherfolk Association of Barangay San Roque, both from the Municipality of Barotac Viejo.

Regional Director Remia Aparri of the Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR) VI underscored the Bureau’s continuing efforts to strengthen fisherfolk and fishing boat registration through the Fisherfolk Registration System (FishR) and Boat Registration System (BoatR). These initiatives help establish reliable beneficiary records and facilitate eligible fisherfolk’s access to appropriate government programs and services.

DA-BFAR VI also committed to coordinating with the MLGU Barotac Viejo, through its Municipal Agriculture Office, on the possible provision of fish fry to fisherfolk organizations operating small fishponds. This initiative could further diversify livelihood opportunities, support local fish production, and contribute to the municipality’s food supply. The Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC) likewise provided cash assistance to the farmers in Barotac Viejo.

In recognition of the dignity and contributions of older persons, the National Commission on Senior Citizens (NCSC) Region 6, led by Regional Director Ann Rapunzel Ganzon, facilitated the advance release of cash gifts to ninety-two (92) senior citizens, consisting ninety (90) octogenarians and two (2) centenarians, who participated in the NWOEP 2026 commemoration. Each octogenarian received Php10,000 while one of the two centenarians received Php 100,000. The second centenarian who celebrated her birthday on October 20 was given Php 20,000 by MLGU Barotac Viejo on top of the Php100,000 that will be processed and awarded by the NCSC Region 6.

Participating agencies included the DA-BFAR, PCIC, NCSC, Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR), Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD), Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), Philippine Postal Corporation (PhilPost), Home Development Mutual Fund (Pag-IBIG Fund), Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), Social Security System (SSS), and the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA).

Through strengthened coordination between the local government and RLAs, the activity underscored the importance of converging public programs and resources to help vulnerable sectors improve their living conditions and build more food-secure and sustainable communities.

28/10/2026

𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞: National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC) Secretary and Lead Convenor Emmanuel “Manny” Pacquiao gave a keynote address on October 27 at the Mindanao Development Forum 2026 in Davao City, emphasizing that development must reach the people.

Secretary Pacquiao called on the government agencies, the private sector, civil society, and grassroots communities to ensure that poverty reduction is at the center of the Mindanao development Agenda. He likewise urged the participating key leaders, stakeholders, and development partners to build a Mindanao where progress is felt in every home, hope is restored in every community, and prosperity is shared by all.

28/10/2026

𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞: In her message during the 3rd Quarter Philippine Open Government Partnership (PH-OGP) Steering Committee Meeting on October 1, PH-OGP Steering Committee Co-Chairperson and Women Sectoral Representative Aurora Chavez De Guzman of the National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC) emphasized the significance of building on existing mechanisms for citizen participation and connecting them with open government processes.

“𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐜 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐚𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐦𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐦. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐦𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐠𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭.”

With this key message, Ms. Aurora R. Chavez, Philippine Open Government Partnership (PH-OGP) Steering Committee Co-Chairperson, underscored the importance of building on existing channels for citizen participation and connecting them with open government processes during the Third Quarter PH-OGP Steering Committee Meeting on 1 October 2026.

In her presentation on engaging the National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC) basic sectors in the PH-OGP agenda, Ms. Chavez emphasized that communities and sectoral constituencies are not merely beneficiaries of government programs but active partners in shaping policies, monitoring implementation, and strengthening accountability. Through existing mechanisms for representation, dialogue, and feedback, their priorities and lived experiences can help inform reforms at the national, regional, and local levels.

She also highlighted the importance of collaboration between government and non-government partners, as demonstrated by the PH-OGP sectoral dialogues on budget, health, education, justice, and other priority areas. By extending these opportunities to the basic sectors and the communities they represent, open government can become more responsive to people's needs and grounded in their everyday experiences.

Through the PH-OGP, the government and its partners continue to advance a more inclusive and participatory approach to governance, one that builds on existing institutions, strengthens citizen engagement, and creates meaningful opportunities for communities to help shape, monitor, and improve public policies and programs.

28/10/2026

𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞: In his message during the Mindanao Development Forum 2026 in Davao City on October 27, National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC) Secretary and Lead Convenor Emmanuel “Manny” Pacquiao underscored that the true development is not just measured on economic growth, but most importantly on the number of Filipino families uplifted from poverty.

28/10/2026

𝗕𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗔: NAPC, DTI Region 2, at CLGU Ilagan nagsanib-pwersa para isulong ang Ligtas na Produkto at Protektadong mga Konsyumer

Sa pangunguna ng Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region 2 at National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC), katuwang ang Lokal na Pamahalaan ng Lungsod ng Ilagan, isinagawa ang Consumer-Business Convergence: 15th Cagayan Valley Consumer Assembly na may temang “Safe Products, Confident Consumers” sa Capital Arena, Ilagan City, ngayong araw, Oktubre 27.

Sa pamamagitan ng isang video message, nagpaabot ng mensahe si NAPC Secretary Emmanuel “Manny” Pacquiao Sr., kung saan kanyang binigyang-diin ang kahalagahan ng pagprotekta sa mga konsyumer, lalo na sa mga pamilyang kabilang sa mga batayang sektor na may limitadong kakayahang pinansyal.

Ayon kay Secretary Pacquiao, ang pagbili ng mga produkto, tulad ng pagkain, kagamitan sa pagsasaka, at mga kasangkapan sa tahanan, ay hindi lamang simpleng transaksiyon para sa mahihirap na pamilya, kundi isang mahalagang paggasta na nakaaapekto sa kanilang pang-araw-araw na pamumuhay. Aniya, ang mga hindi ligtas, depektibo o substandard na produkto ay maaaring magdulot ng pagkalugi at higit pang magpalala sa kahirapan.

Binigyang-diin din niya na ang proteksiyon sa mga konsyumer ay isang mahalagang haligi ng paglaban sa kahirapan at usapin ng katarungang panlipunan. Kaugnay nito, hinikayat niya ang lahat na protektahan ang publiko laban sa mga digital scam, pekeng produkto, at mga substandard na bilihin.
“Let us protect our people against digital scams, counterfeit goods, and substandard commodities. To our local entrepreneurs and micro, small, medium enterprises, remember that you are not just building a brand or selling a commodity. You are building trust and providing dignity to our fellow Filipinos,” saad ni Secretary Pacquiao.

Samantala, binigyang-diin ni NAPC Undersecretary Roman Dannug na ang aktibidad na ito ay isang konkretong halimbawa ng pagsasakatuparan ng convergence at pagtutulungan ng pamahalaan at lipunan. Aniya, sa pamamagitan ng koordinasyon ng mga ahensiya at iba pang sektor, masisiguro ang maayos na paghahatid ng mga serbisyo at programa ng pamahalaan, na mahalaga upang maging makabuluhan at kapaki-pakinabang ang mga ito sa mamamayan.

Dagdag pa ni Usec. Dannug na sa pamamagitan ng sama-samang pagkilos at pagtupad sa mga pangako ng pamahalaan, mas mapapalakas ang tiwala ng publiko at maisusulong ang unti-unting pag-ahon ng mga komunidad mula sa kahirapan, kabilang ang mga lugar sa Cagayan Valley at iba pang mga rehiyong nangangailangan ng mas pinaigting na suporta.

Sa kanyang mensahe, binigyang-halaga naman ni City of Ilagan Vice Mayor Jay Eveson “Jayve” Diaz na ang pagbibigay ng dekalidad na produkto at serbisyo, pagsunod sa patas na mga gawi sa negosyo, at tapat na pakikitungo sa mga konsyumer ay hindi lamang mga legal na obligasyon, kundi mahahalagang pananagutan sa publiko.

Ayon pa sa kanya, patuloy na nakikipagtulungan ang lokal na pamahalaan sa mga pambansang ahensiya, sektor ng negosyo, at iba pang mga katuwang upang matiyak ang proteksiyon ng mga konsyumer, pagiging patas ng mga pamilihan, at paggalang sa dignidad ng bawat mamamayan.

Nagpaabot din ng pasasalamat si DTI Region 2 Regional Director Ma. Sofia Narag sa NAPC sa patuloy nitong suporta sa mga programa at proyekto ng DTI, kabilang ang tulong sa pagsasagawa ng mga aktibidad na nagtataguyod ng kapakanan ng mga konsyumer.
Binigyang-diin niya na mahalaga ang patuloy na convergence at pagtutulungan ng mga ahensiya ng pamahalaan, pribadong sektor, mga organisasyon, at ng publiko upang higit na mapalawak ang kaalaman ng mga konsyumer tungkol sa kanilang mga karapatan at pananagutan.
Nakibahagi rin sa aktibidad si NAPC Policy and Planning Service (PPS) OIC Director at Regional Coordinating Officer for Region 2 Ronaldo Mateo, kung saan kanyang tinalakay ang temang: “Product Safety for Poverty Reduction: Institutionalizing Consumer Protection and Trust.”

Sa kanyang presentasyon, ipinaliwanag niya na ang pagbili ng mga produktong mababa ang kalidad o hindi ligtas ay maaaring magdulot ng seryosong panganib sa kalusugan, pinsala sa ari-arian, at pag-aaksaya ng limitadong pinansyal na yaman ng mga pamilyang mahihirap. Kabilang sa mga halimbawa nito ang sunog na dulot ng depektibong baterya o electrical wiring, mga sakit na dulot ng kontaminadong pagkain at mapanganib na kosmetiko, at pagkalugi sa kabuhayan dahil sa hindi maayos na kagamitan sa pagsasaka o depektibong binhi.
Nagsilibing reactor naman sa talakayan tungkol sa food and product safety and security si Regional Basic Sector Coordinating Council (RBSCC) Cagayan Valley Regional Coordinator at Persons with Disabilities (PWD) Sectoral Representative Amalia Decena na nagbahagi ng pananaw hinggil sa usapin ng kaligtasan at proteksiyon ng mga konsyumer.

Nakiisa rin sa aktibidad sina Basic Sector Coordination and Advocacy Service (BSCAS) Division Chief Cyrus Pangan, Senior Technical Officer I Alexander Decena, at Region 2 Focal Person Dune Jason Catuday, kasama ang mga miyembro ng NAPC-RBSCC Region 2.

28/10/2026

𝗟𝗜𝗩𝗘: Day 2 of the Mindanao Development Forum 2026 in Davao City brought together key leaders, stakeholders, and partners to form strategies for a resilient, inclusive, and sustainable Mindanao economy, October 28.

27/10/2026

𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗡𝗔𝗡: Bilang bahagi ng Consumer-Business Convergence: 15th Cagayan Valley Consumer Assembly, na pinangunahan ng Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) at National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC), katuwang ang Lokal na Pamahalaan ng Lungsod ng Ilagan, isinagawa ang awarding ceremony bilang pagkilala sa mga consumer at private organization ng DTI Region 2, mga bagong enlisted consumer organization, DTI partners, at mga Bagwis awardees sa Capital Arena, Ilagan City, Oktubre 27.

Tumanggap din ang NAPC ng award at Certificate of Recognition bilang isa sa mga katuwang na regional line agencies at institusyong pang-akademiko sa pagsusulong ng mga programa at inisyatiba para sa kapakanan ng mga konsyumer.

Dumalo rin sa aktibidad sina NAPC Undersecretary Roman Dannug, Policy and Planning Service (PPS) OIC Director at Regional Coordinating Officer for Region 2 Ronaldo Mateo, Basic Sector Coordination and Advocacy Service (BSCAS) Division Chief Cyrus Pangan, Senior Technical Officer I Alexander Decena, Region 2 Focal Person Dune Jason Catuday, mga miyembro ng NAPC-Regional Basic Sector Coordinating Council (RBSCC) Region 2, at iba pang kawani ng NAPC Secretariat.

27/10/2026

𝗕𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗔: NAPC namahagi ng assistive devices sa mga persons with disabilities sa Cagayan Valley Consumer Assembly

ILAGAN CITY, ISABELA - Namahagi ng mga assistive device ang National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC) sa ginanap na Consumer-Business Convergence: 15th Cagayan Valley Consumer Assembly na may temang “Safe Products, Confident Consumers," Oktubre 27.

Inorganisa ng Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) at NAPC, katuwang ang Lokal na Pamahalaan ng Lungsod ng Ilagan, ang nasabing aktibidad na naglalayong palakasin ang proteksiyon ng mga konsyumer at isulong ang ligtas at patas na kalakalan.

Pinangunahan nina Policy and Planning Service (PPS) OIC Director at Regional Coordinating Officer for Region 2 Ronaldo Mateo, Regional Coordinator at Persons with Disabilities (PWD) Sectoral Representative Amalia Decena, at Basic Sector Coordination and Advocacy Service (BSCAS) Division Chief Cyrus Pangan ang pamamahagi ng mga assistive device.

Dumalo rin sa aktibidad si City of Ilagan Vice Mayor Jay Eveson “Jayve” Diaz, DTI Region 2 Regional Director Ma. Sofia Narag, NAPC Undersecretary Roman Dannug kasama sina BSCAS Senior Technical Officer I Alexander Decena, Region 2 Focal Person Dune Jason Catuday, mga miyembro ng NAPC-Regional Basic Sector Coordinating Council (RBSCC) Region 2, at iba pang kawani ng NAPC Secretariat.

Sa pamamagitan ng mga ganitong inisyatiba, patuloy na isinusulong ng NAPC ang pakikipag-ugnayan sa mga pambansang ahensiya at lokal na pamahalaan upang suportahan ang mga batayang sektor at palakasin ang kanilang akses sa mga programa at serbisyong naaayon sa kanilang mga pangangailangan.

27/10/2026

𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞: Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) Assistant Secretary Vergel Hilario held a courtesy visit and concept briefing meeting with the National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC), represented by Undersecretary Roman Dannug, to discuss the ongoing Food for the Poor and Food Conservation Program (FCP).This took place in Quezon City on October 5.

The meeting centred on FCP's rationale, development, and current implementation status. It also sought to establish a common understanding of the program’s goal to address post harvest losses, food waste, and food security challenges affecting Filipino farmers, fisherfolk, and consumers.

The FCP is a collaborative initiative of the CDA and the NAPC-Cooperatives Sectoral Council (NAPC-CSC), focusing on three priority commodities: highland vegetables, fish, and coconut The identified pilot areas for the program include Benguet for highland vegetables; Bato, Camarines Sur for fishes; and Davao for coconuts.

Discussions also covered the identification of infrastructure and facility requirements, the preservation of food and commodity value chain, and the coordination with partner government agencies.

During the meeting, Usec. Dannug expressed support for the advancement of the FCP as part of NAPC’s efforts to fulfill its mandate under RA 11291, also known as the Magna Carta of the Poor, particularly in fulfilling Filipinos’ Right to Adequate Food.

Also joining the meeting were Basic Sector Coordination and Advocacy Service (BSCAS) Director Ana Cañeda and Division Chief Jocelyn Apag, NAPC-CSC Sectoral Technical Coordinator Reliet Avila, and other personnel from CDA.