The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Wednesday, September 24, said it has mobilized its Humanitarian Caravan to deliver life-saving aid to communities in Cagayan and Ilocos Norte, which bore the brunt of Super Typhoon Nando (international name: Ragasa) and the enhanced southwest monsoon (habagat) that...
CALAMBA CITY, Laguna – The Calabarzon Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC) is on red alert due to super typhoon ‘’Nando.’’ This is to ensure prompt response and coordination of government agencies and local governments in the possible effects of the storm,...
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) has placed its operations center on red alert, its highest emergency status, in preparation for the possible impact of Typhoon “Nando” (international name: Ragasa). The NDRRMC issued Memorandum Number 245 series of 2025 which...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) clarified on Tuesday, Sept. 16, that its decision to raise the military’s status to red alert was unrelated to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s cancellation of his planned trip to New York, United States. AFP spokesperson Colonel Francel Margareth...
True to his promise to curb corruption in the city government, Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso has announced changes to the city’s zoning requirements as part of his administration 's goal to promote ease of doing business and reduce red tape in government transactions. During...
DAVAO CITY – The Davao Agilas stamped their class in the Red Bull Half Court Mindanao Qualifier on Sunday, Aug. 31, outlasting 26 squads from across the region to clinch the championship and a coveted ticket to the national finals in Manila on Oct. 18. Backed by head coach Jigger Saniel, the...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) welcomed International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) President Mirjana Spoljaric Egger at its national headquarters in Manila, reaffirming the strong humanitarian partnership between the two organizations. Spoljaric, the first woman to lead the ICRC, was received...
President Marcos highlighted the Philippines’ role in promoting international humanitarian law as he received International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) President Mirjana Spoljaric Egger in Malacañan this week. “Upholding international humanitarian law largely rests on the firm resolve...
A new member of the Red Clan is out making his directorial debut, “Posthouse,” helmed by Nikolas Red, who is the son of Raymond Red, the brother of Mikhail Red, and the cousin of Rae Red. “Starting my first feature, I really wanted to find my own footing instead of leaning heavily on them,”...
When Mt. Kanlaon erupted on December 9 last year, the impact rippled across Negros Oriental and Negros Occidental. Entire communities were forced to evacuate, livelihoods were buried in ash, and uncertainty stretched far beyond the initial days of the disaster. For many, the eruption was a test of...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Tuesday, August 19, announced that it has further strengthened its emergency and disaster response capabilities with the turnover of its 180th ambulance unit. In a statement, PRC said the turnover, which took place on August 18, marks a “milestone” that...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) and Honda Philippines, Inc. (HPI), the country’s leading motorcycle manufacturer and power products provider, have further strengthened their long-standing humanitarian partnership with the turnover of 70 units of 6.5KVA generator sets to support PRC’s disaster...
