To provide assistance to local governments units (LGUs) in Metro Manila that were affected by the new community quarantine classification, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has prepared in advance thousands of food packs (FFPs) for families. DSWD / MANILA BULLETIN Based on the...
Potholes are a common occurrence on some roads. At most, it could cause a mild inconvenience to motorists but if kept unchecked, could lead to serious accidents. One man from Florida got fed up with the poor road conditions near his business. Bryan Raymond, who owns Progress and Pride Fitness...
State-run Social Security System (SSS) has extended the payment deadline for July contributions of regular employers due to enhanced community quarantine (ECQ). (MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) In a statement, Aurora C. Ignacio, SSS president and chief executive officer said Monday, Sept. 30, that the...
BY PATRICIA BIANCA S. TACULAO Many people believe that farming is a laborious job that requires proper knowledge, a green thumb, and numerous hours under the sun. But that’s not the case. Farming, for some, can be fun, productive, and rewarding. Liezl Alegre, a Filipina residing in Canada,...
Qatari Assistant Foreign Minister Lolwah Alkhater has thanked the members of the Filipino community in Doha for their "generosity and solidarity" with hundreds of Afghan refugees who are now sheltered in that country. Alkhater, who is also serving as spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs...
Due to the continuous reports about the negative impacts of climate change and deterioration of the environment, numerous brands, both big and small, have started sustainable initiatives to leave a positive impact on the planet that could benefit future generations. Avon, a London-based...
For a country to function efficiently, it needs a properly allocated budget that covers all the basic needs of its citizens to keep them safe and secure. Among those necessities is food. Countries that are food insecure have higher percentages of hunger and malnutrition. The Philippine...
Filipinos for Filipinos The Philippine Embassy in The Hague commended Filipino community organizations for their humanitarian assistance programs for their fellow Filipinos experiencing difficulties in this pandemic. The commendations were made during a picnic organized by the embassy for Filipino...
Food plays a significant role in people’s lives that goes beyond providing various vitamins and nutrients, tickling taste buds, and keeping tummies filled and happy. In every country around the world, food preserves culture and traditions that many people know and love. The same concept...
Bouquets have always been regarded as a way for people to express their feelings towards others. But thousands of years ago, and in some religious practices now, bouquets were used to honor gods and deities. The ancient people of Teotihuacan in Mexico are an example of how bouquets are used...
Several parishes in Metro Manila maintained the suspension of public Masses as the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) deferred its decision to pilot general community quarantine (GCQ) with granular lockdowns. (TARA YAP / MANILA BULLETIN) The San Fernando de Dilao Parish in Paco, Manila said public...
After enduring a month of strict lockdown, Metro Manila will shift back to a general community quarantine (GCQ) although it will also serve as the pilot area for the implementation of granular lockdowns starting Sept. 8 until the end of the month. Members of the Philippine National Police man a...
