The House of Representatives has raised at least P9.29 million in donation pledges for the victims of the 7.8-magnitude earthquake that struck Sarangani and nearby provinces in Mindanao. This was shared by Akbayan Party-list Rep. Chel Diokno during a press conference Thursday, June 11 by the House...
Chinese actress Zhang Yingfei, popularly known as Linda Walker from the viral micro-drama "The Heiress Who Won With Brains," took part in an education outreach program on Tuesday, June 9, benefiting around 500 senior high school students in Quezon City. The activity, organized by the Federation of...
The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) donated medical devices to the second district of South Cotabato to support the health needs of vulnerable sectors. PCSO General Manager Melquiades Robles formally turned over the donation to South Cotabato second district Rep. Ferdinand Hernandez...
Senator Rodante Marcoleta, on Monday, May 25, denounced what he described as a politically motivated complaint filed against him before the Office of the Ombudsman, adding that the case was intended to intimidate independent voices in the Senate. In a privilege speech, Marcoleta said the complaint...
President Marcos has streamlined the accreditation process for social welfare and development agencies (SWDAs) by designating the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) as the sole accrediting entity for donee institutions. Under Executive Order (EO) No. 117, signed on May 7, the...
In the crowded halls of the Philippine General Hospital, 200 to 300 homemade sandwiches are served daily to emergency room patients and their watchers, many of them hungry, exhausted, and waiting days for care without proper meals. What started as a small effort in 2016 has grown into a sustained...
The smell of smoke still lingers in Maisan Compound in Intramuros. Charred wood, twisted metal, and fragments of what were once homes lie scattered across the streets of Cabildo and Anda, grim reminders of the fire that killed two people, displaced around 600 families, and destroyed at least 300...
Highlighting strong collaboration between sectors in advancing public education, Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sonny Angara on Wednesday, February 25, personally served hot meals to learners at Malinta Elementary School and led the turnover of donated ICT equipment. Through a...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) cautioned hospitals against excessive blood processing charges, with PRC Chairman Richard Gordon flagging reports of possible overpricing in some private facilities and stressing the organization’s commitment to affordable blood services. In a statement issued on...
As the Philippines ushers in the New Year, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) called on the public to turn goodwill into action by donating blood and giving patients a new lease on life. While holiday festivities may be over, the demand for blood remains constant, PRC said. PRC noted that hospitals...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Tuesday, December 16, called on the public to continue donating blood during the holiday season, warning that the annual “lean months” often lead to fewer donors even as hospitals maintain a steady demand for blood for emergencies and medical treatments. In a...
TACLOBAN CITY – The Police Regional Office-8 Press Corps and the 8th Infantry Division Press Corps joined forces with the police and military to donate blood and address the supply shortage here. In collaboration with the Leyte Police Provincial Office, Tacloban City Police Office, Philippine Red...
