To assist the communities affected by the strictest level of community quarantine, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) has organized rolling kitchens across Metro Manila and nearby provinces to provide ready-to-eat meals. (Photo from Philippine Red Cross) “Magugutom ang mga tao, hindi lahat may...
A Bureau of Customs (BOC) employee in Biñan, Laguna was arrested in an entrapment operation around eight hours after receiving complaints against him for alleged fixing and extortion. A customs employee in Biñan, Laguna was arrested in an entrapment operation launched by the Anti-Red Tape...
BRUSSELS, Belgium -- As the global accumulative COVID-19 cases surpassed 200 million, the latest update by the European Center for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) showed on Thursday that the resurgence of the pandemic could be linked to the opening of borders and the relaxation of travel...
Mobile wallet application GCash has warned against a fake Facebook account bearing the name of an official of the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) reportedly used to solicit donations from the public through the app. GCash In a statement on Thursday, Aug. 5, GCash said it has already blocked the said...
Consumers were warned against the consumption of shellfishes collected from nine places in the country where toxic 'red tide' persists. (Photo courtesy of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources) The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) identified the affected areas as the coastal...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) has so far vaccinated 67,058 individuals against coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Of the figure, the humanitarian organization reported that 63,176 people have already been vaccinated through its “Bakuna Centers” nationwide as of July 31. On the other hand, a total...
Seeking to augment its “Hot Meals on Wheels” fleet, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) has procured seven additional food trucks to address hunger in the country, especially in communities affected by disasters and calamities. (Photo from Philippine Red Cross) The additional food trucks are on top...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) has warned the public against fake social media and mobile wallet accounts posing as one of its officials being reportedly used for fraudulent transactions. (Philippine Red Cross / MANILA BULLETIN) “The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) warns the public of the fake...
The Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) said it will ensure the speedy processing for the turnover of the different rewards promised to Filipino Olympic Gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz. Hidilyn Diaz (AFP) ARTA Director-General Jeremiah Belgica made the statement following reports of many businesses pledging...
The Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) backed President Duterte in renewing his call to Congress to pass the E-Governance Act that would aim to help the public transact with the government during the coronavirus pandemic. Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) Director-General Jeremiah Belgica (Photo from...
The Redemptorist congregation has condemned the “malicious” red-tagging of its mission community in Laoag. Photo courtesy Redemptorist Vice-Province of Manila Father Victorino Cueto, superior of the congregation’s Vice Province of Manila, said such action is an “assault to human liberty,"...
The Philippine Red Cross has deployed its assets and personnel to assist in rescue operations in Marikina City, as the Marikina River swelled over the weekend due to heavy rains. Photo from Philippine Red Cross “We immediately deployed the amphibian together with our Water and Search and Rescue...
