Malacañang vows to step up against hunger amid increased hunger incidence;

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00:00A joyful Monday afternoon, folks and friends. Yours truly, Denise Osorio here, and this

00:12is PTV News Now. We begin this afternoon's stories with what

00:17has been the talk of people of late. Malacanang has vowed to step up the fight

00:21against hunger after a new survey revealed that more Filipino families are struggling

00:26to put food on the table. Palace Press Officer Claire Castro addressed

00:30the latest report of the Social Weather Station, or SWS, emphasizing on the government's

00:35several programs in place to assist the hungry, including food aid for 300,000 families and

00:41the Walang Gutom Kitchen, which serves meals to those in need.

00:45Reassuring the public, Castro indicated officials are keeping a close eye on hunger issues to

00:50pinpoint the hardest-hit areas and explore additional ways to ease the crisis.

00:55The SWS survey, conducted from March 15 to 20 this year, found that about 7.5 million

01:06300,004 food households, equivalent to 1.5 million individuals across the country, are

01:18being given P3,000 monthly as food aid. The second program of the SWD is the Walang Gutom

01:31Kitchen. This is located in Pasay City, where hot free meals are served to families and

01:39children, especially those in Lansangan. Pope Francis on Sunday said he sees Lent as

01:48a time for healing, both inside and out, as he continues to recuperate from bilateral

01:53pneumonia. As he's still on demand, the Vatican released

01:56his message in written form instead of having speak to the public as the 88-year-old Pope

02:01was just released from the hospital a week ago after a 38-day stay. Encouraging others

02:06to make the most of Lent, he described it as a perfect time for healing, especially

02:10since this year marks a jubilee. The Pope also gave a nod to those who lend

02:14a helping hand, whether through kindness, expertise, care, or prayers, saying they play

02:19a big role in lifting others up. Recognizing that everyone faces tough times,

02:23he reminded people that illness and weakness are part of life, but more importantly, emphasized

02:29that no one goes through it alone, since faith brings people together as one big family.

02:34Doctors stated it will take about two months for him to recover.

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