The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), in partnership with the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) launched a digital literacy training for the Aeta community in Porac, Pampanga. (Photo courtesy of DICT) The five-day community-based training benefitted a...
Presidential son and Ilocos Norte 1st district Rep. Sandro Marcos has been elected as senior deputy majority leader. Ilocos Norte 1st district Rep. Sandro Marcos (left) and Leyte 4th district Rep. Richard Gomez (Facebook, PPAB) This was announced and affirmed during the House session on Tuesday...
The focal and alternate focal persons of the Department of the Interior and Local Government in Ilocos Region (DILG-R1) underwent a training program on the community-based monitoring system (CBMS) to enhance their field supervision and operational skills in preparation for the 2022 CBMS National...
GenerationHOPE Inc. (Hope), the company behind the Hope In A Bottle brand, has for a fourth straight year been named among the world’s best by a non-profit organization that certifies companies based on how they create value for their employees, local communities and the environment. B Lab, a...
Great news, hangout lovers: NYMA Talent Mayora Frances Lim Cabatuando of Home Buddies is expanding her online city for you! Home Buddies Hangouts is an expansion of the massively successful Home Buddies Facebook Community. Home Buddies founder Frances Lim Cabatuando Home Buddies, a Facebook...
Back in 2012, led by Dr. Rumalie Corvera, the Ruth Foundation for Palliative Care was formed with the primary purpose of providing community-based opportunities for service in the care of the homebound elderly, and those with life-limiting illnesses. Quite often, these are the marginalized who are...
The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) kicked off the celebration of the 27th Police Community Relations (PCR) Month on Monday, July 4. Quezon City District 6 Rep. Marivic Co-Pilar led the event held at the district's headquarters in Camp Karingal, Sikatuna Village in the city. The congresswoman...
Art Association of the Philippines to turn 200-square-meter lot in Tagaytay into an art house A visual manifesto is rising on a 200-square-meter lot in Metro Tagaytay, a tiny two-story with big dreams, a testament by artists for artists who will finally have their forever home, a yearning that...
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) in Northern Mindanao has recognized the accomplishments of the Lupong Tagapamahala (Council of Elders) in the region for their excellent performance of their duties in resolving neighborhood feuds at the barangay level. DILG 10 Regional...
Local and international labels show their support to the LGBTQIA+ Community For years, the fashion industry has been a space that nurtured many LGBTQIA+ individuals. Style has been a way for the queerfolks to express themselves. And while the field is built with many dos and don’ts and...
Celebrating Pride through fashion and creative personal expression Every June, brands from different fields embrace the spirit of Pride not just by putting a rainbow flag on their storefront but also by producing offerings in its honor. This movement includes the fashion industry. While many can...
The University of the Philippines Diliman (UPD) College of Social Work and Community Development (CSWCD) said that a "bully has no space in a professional organization much less being its key leader." Erwin Tulfo (Photo from Erwin Tulfo Facebook Page) This is after president-elect Ferdinand...
