Amid ongoing typhoon response efforts, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) announced on Monday, Nov. 18, that it has assisted 7,040 individuals affected by Super Typhoon Pepito (international name: Man-yi). (Photo from Philippine Red Cross) “Pepito is the 16th tropical storm this year and the...
To enhance the Philippine government's efforts in identifying, controlling, and neutralizing drug abuse, the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) announced on Tuesday, Nov. 12, that the University of the Philippines (UP) has upgraded its Drugs of Abuse Research Laboratory (DARL). Courtesy of...
The academic reputation of Philippine higher education continues to grow, with 25 Philippine higher education institutions (HEIs) securing spots in the 2025 QS Asia University Rankings. (CHED / MB Visual Content Group) In a statement, the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) noted that, from 16...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) brought aid to families in Albay and Camarines Sur after they were severely affected by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine. (Photo from Philippine Red Cross) Led by its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Richard Gordon and Secretary General Dr. Gwen Pang,...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) provided medical assistance to 11,429 individuals during its week-long operations for this year’s Undas. (Photo from Philippine Red Cross) In a statement issued on Monday, Nov. 4, the PRC Safety Services Unit reported that 11,017 individuals received free...
CALASIAO, Pangasinan – A former barangay captain was gunned down in Barangay San Miguel here on Sunday morning, Nov. 3. Police identified the victim as Dexter Doria Jimenez, 58, former barangay chairman of Barangay Gabon here. Investigation said Doria and his wife, Marites, 61, had just left the...
As part of its intensified relief efforts, top officials of the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) personally visited vulnerable communities affected by the Severe Tropical Storm in Camarines Sur and Albay on Wednesday, Oct. 30. Philippine Red Cross Chairman and CEO Richard Gordon / PRC photo ...
CEBU CITY – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) reiterated that the automated counting machine (ACM) that will be used in next year’s elections is impossible to hack. Comelec Chairman George Erwin Garcia said an ACM is equipped with a reliable system that is hacker-proof. COMMISSION on...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) announced on Saturday, Oct. 26, that it has dispatched a second wave of humanitarian aid to provinces devastated by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine. (Photo from Philippine Red Cross) Led by its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Richard “Dick” Gordon,...
TACLOBAN CITY – A barangay chairman and a motorcycle-for-hire driver were shot dead in Barangay Bagabao, Leyte, Leyte on Thursday, Oct. 24. Police identified the victims as Barangay Mataloto, Leyte, Leyte chairwoman Mary Ann Bacunawa, and Mar, motorcycle-for-hire driver. Investigation said...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Wednesday, Oct. 23, announced that it is dispatching a comprehensive humanitarian caravan to the provinces most affected by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine. (PH Red Cross / Manila Bulletin) “The impact of this typhoon took us by surprise,” PRC Chairman and...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Monday, Oct. 21, announced that it has activated its resources, chapters, and volunteers in response to Tropical Cyclone Kristine entering the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR). (Photo from Philippine Red Cross) “We are always ready for action,”...
