Small acts of kindness ease habagat victims’ pain in Baguio, Benguet
BAGUIO CITY — From responders and volunteers rushing to save lives to netizens appealing for donations, the Cordilleran tradition of mutual aid and communal cooperation called “Binnadang” was in full display, amid the harsh beating from heavy rains brought by the southwest monsoon. “We are glad there were many hands th
Venezuela Offers Subsidized Mortgages to Earthquake Victims
Venezuela · Economy Key Facts Bank rollout Banco de Venezuela, Banco Digital de los Trabajadores (BDT) and Banco del Tesoro are the first three authorized lenders. Subsidy tiers Homes up to US$70,000 get an 80% state subsidy; homes between US$70,000 and US$100,000 get a 50% subsidy. Loan terms The remaining balance is