Ulysses Lustre, father of actress-singer Nadine Lustre, recently expressed gratitude to his child's supporters following Nadine's Best Actress recognition at the 2022 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) Gabi Ng Parangal. He wrote on Facebook: "Congratulations Ate! With real talent, hardwork and...
Vice President Leni Robredo has more important things to worry about than threats made by President Duterte on late night television. Vice President Leni Robredo (Photo from Leni Robredo's Facebook) Robredo, who filed her certificate of candidacy (COC) for president on Thursday, was asked in a...
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) launched on Wednesday, June 30 a watershed protection drive that was arguably triggered by the massive flooding experienced by Cagayan Valley last year at the hands of typhoon "Ulysses". DENR Secretary Roy Cimatu (Screengrab from Zoom...
Displaced residents of Lupi town in Camarines Sur province built their own homes in Angat Buhay Village after receiving training from the Office of the Vice President’s (OVP) private partners. Vice President Leni Robredo proudly showed off the beneficiaries of her third Angat Buhay Village, which...
Mining operations within the Marikina River Basin should not be blamed for the massive flooding that engulfed some parts of Marikina and Rizal province during the onslaught of Typhoon Ulysses, the deadliest and most destructive typhoon to hit the country in 2020. This was indicated in the recent...
The Philippine government has released a revised set of water discharge protocols for Magat Dam, one of the biggest dams in Asia, to avoid a repeat of unprecedented flooding that drowned Cagayan province during the onslaught of Typhoon Ulysses last year. It was last week, during the congressional...
Kim Chiu Chinita Princess Kim Chiu wrapped up 2020 by donating food packages for 2,300 families and individuals hit by typhoon "Ulysses" recently. On Instagram Dec. 31, Kim described the year 2020 as "tough." Said Kim: "This year is tough but we can end it happy!" Her full post: "The other...
Year-Ender Agriculture Secretary William Dar (MANILA BULLETIN) The Philippines' agriculture sector has survived a volcano eruption that blanketed tons of farm yield with ashes and sustained production within three quarters into the pandemic, but it only took three typhoons to expose its...
Last year has been tougher than most, but it was also full of moments and milestones for our country that have been the pinpoints of light and hope. It would be nice to remember them on the first day of this new year. Here are our top picks of 2020’s most inspiring events, from the momentous to...
A month ago, photographer Adam Legaspi of Adamnesss photography, posted on Facebook his camera equipment not to brag but to remind him of difficult times. His high-quality gear were among the casualties of the flood and mud brought by typhoon Ulysses. His post went beyond its intended purpose,...
Waves for Water outreach program at the Aeta community in Porac, Pampanga H&M Foundation extended a total of US$100,000 as emergency relief to Filipinos affected by typhoons "Rolly" and "Ulysses." The donation was given directly to Philippine Red Cross to meet the urgent needs of the 130,000...
Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray joined the Philippine Red Cross team who flew to Bicol province to send the much-needed help for the depressed areas of Camarines Sur and Catanduanes due to the recent typhoons "Pepito" and "Ulysses" The photos uploaded consists of her arrival and a photo of her on...
