Health advocates on Friday, March 26, launched the ACCEPT Drug Education Modules in Quezon City, promoting a shift away from fear-based approaches to drug education in the Philippines. The modules, developed under the ACCEPT Project (Advancing Compassionate, Evidence-informed, Practical, and...
A community pantry in Quezon City has returned to support drivers, riders, and transport workers affected by rising fuel prices and ongoing transport strikes. Patricia Non, who started the community pantry movement during the COVID-19 pandemic, said the initiative returns with a targeted effort to...
Nic Chien, theater actor, singer, and son of Broadway legend Lea Salonga, has revealed that he turned to Jake Zyrus — formerly known as Charice Pempengco — for guidance on taking testosterone. In a candid appearance on “Fast Talk with Boy Abunda,” Nic shared that he personally reached out...
Former Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco pledged to support Filipino workers and communities as she takes on her new post as Presidential Adviser for Sustainable and Resilient Communities. On Thursday, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. appointed Frasco to...
The BGC Community Farm blooms with purpose as Urban Farmers PH and Assumption College San Lorenzo Makati HS Batch 2002 host “Family Mornings with Urban Farming.” This special fundraising event invites families to connect with nature while supporting the Assumption Mission Schools throughout the...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is leading the first Regional Consultation with Sectoral Bodies on Baselining and Target-Setting for the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC) Results Framework on Jan. 27 to 28 in Manila. DSWD Undersecretary for Policy and Planning Adonis...
The Social Housing Finance Corporation (SHFC) marked its 22nd anniversary by proving that people-led and high-density housing solutions can deliver measurable impact for low-income and informal settler families. SHFC President and CEO Federico Laxa said the agency’s expanding portfolio shows how...
As it steps up efforts to address bullying and other risks in schools, the Department of Education (DepEd) emphasized that strengthening partnerships among schools, families, and communities is crucial to preventing violence and ensuring student safety. In a statement issued on January 17, DepEd...
President Marcos has expressed hope that the Muslim Filipino community 's observance of Al Isra Wal Mi’raj strengthens their faith to guide them in their daily life with humility and moral clarity. “As you gather in prayer, may this sacred occasion strengthen your faith and renew your...
President Marcos underscored that bringing livelihood assistance and government services to indigenous peoples is exactly what the government should be doing. "Lagi kong sinasabi kasi maraming nagte-thank you. Huwag na kayong mag-thank you. Ito yung trabaho namin. Ito lang talaga ang dapat namin...
PHINMA Community Housing (CoHo), the low-income housing segment of PHINMA Corp., expects to commercially launch its first project units in the first half of next year. The firm recently broke ground on the site in Tugbok District, Davao City. CoHo aims to provide 500 affordable homes for...
The Manila City Council expressed its full support for the Madrasah Education Program after passing on second reading an ordinance aimed at strengthening and institutionalizing the said initiative. "Draft Ordinance No. 8873, principally authored by Councilor Elmer Par, seeks to integrate...
