Tala joins the ASEAN Financial Health Challenge as a Financial Health Champion, supporting efforts to strengthen responsible lending and financial resilience across the region.
DSWD is working toward more prepared frontline responders by strengthening skills in crisis intervention, trauma care, psychological first aid, and referral mechanisms.
Education Secretary Sonny Angara said LIGTAS+ could help authorities act earlier and make informed decisions to protect school communities from disaster risks.
ASEAN cooperation will remain central to the Philippine agenda as the country promotes a more resilient, integrated, and growth-oriented regional economy.
Successive tropical cyclones and the southwest monsoon have increased relief needs, with DSWD continuing to deliver humanitarian assistance to affected communities.