(Photo courtesy of Philippine Red Cross) Emergency Medical Services (EMS) teams of the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) served 4,276 patients during its Undas 2023 Operations across the country as of noon on Thursday, Nov. 2. “Our mission at the Red Cross is to save lives,” PRC Chairman and...
Authorities are now bracing for the return of millions of Filipinos who took advantage of the long weekend brought by the conduct of the barangay elections and the observance of the All Saints’ and All Souls’ Days, or Undas. Col. Jean Fajardo, spokesperson of the Philippine National Police...
It is China, not the Philippines, that is intruding in Philippine waters, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said, asserting that the Navy frigate BRP Conrado Yap was operating in Bajo de Masinloc, part of the country's territory. BRP Conrado Yap (File photo) The DFA made the statement on...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) is expected to lift its full alert status on Thursday, Nov. 2, following what it described as successful barangay elections and observations of the All Saints’ and All Souls’ Days, locally referred to as Undas. PNP chief Gen. Benjamin Acorda, Jr. said...
The Philippine women’s national football team fended off Iran, 1-0, to stay alive in the second round of the AFC Women’s Olympic Qualifying Tournament on Wednesday, Nov. 1, at the Perth Rectangular Stadium, HBF Park. The world No. 44 Filipinas earned six points along with a -4 goal...
The pace of price increases at retail stores in Metro Manila slowed in September, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported. Prices in the National Capital Region (NCR), as measured by the general retail price index (GRPI), increased by 3.6 percent year-on-year, down from 3.9 percent in...
PNP Chief Police Gen. Benjamin Acorda Jr. answers questions from the media during an inspection at the Manila North Cemetery on All Saints' Day, November 1, 2023. (Courtesy of PNP livestream) Following the conclusion of the Baranggay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE), the Philippine...
Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Richard Gordon reminded the public on Tuesday, Oct. 31, to continue practicing safety measures to protect their loved ones on All Saints' Day. Photo credit to PRC "Safety is a collective responsibility," Gordon said in a...
Philippine Airlines (PAL) is taking its Premium Economy Class (PECY) to new heights, offering passengers traveling to Tokyo's Narita International Airport an exclusive and enhanced experience. Starting this November, PAL is initially rolling out a range of new privileges for Premium Economy...
The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) and Conservation International Philippines Foundation, Inc. (CIPFI) signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to work on advancing environmental conservation and management through the application of remote sensing technologies. Photo credit to PhilSA PhilSA...
Concert and show promoter Pulp Live World has revealed the ticket prices and seat plan for the 2023 Asia Artist Awards (AAA) that will be held at the Philippine Arena on Dec. 14. For Metrobank Credit cardholders, a presale will start on Nov. 10 at 10 a.m. Organizers of the 2023 Asia Artist...
Thousands of people continue to arrive in various ports across the country for a “last-minute’ attempt to join their families in observing the All Saints’ and All Souls’ Days, or Undas, the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) disclosed on Tuesday, Oct. 31. As of Tuesday, PPA General Manager...
