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...
The Department of Health (DOH) has deployed its Health Emergency Response Teams (HERTs) along major highways, including the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) and South Luzon Expressway (SLEX), to respond to medical emergencies as thousands of travelers are expected to return to their provinces ahead of...
Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Friday, December 6 lauded President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. for signing into law Republic Act Number 10277 or the Student Loan Payment Moratorium During Disasters and Emergencies Act, saying it will help curb the cases of enrollees...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez (Speaker’s office) A big relief for students, particularly those living in disaster-hit areas. That's how Speaker Martin Romualdez described the Student Loan Payment Moratorium During Disasters and Emergencies...
President Marcos has signed into law the Ligtas Pinoy Centers Act and the Student Loan Payment Moratorium During Disasters Emergencies Act which both aim to support families and students affected by calamities. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (RTVM Screenshot) Marcos signed both laws on...
The Department of Education (DepEd) released guidelines on Monday, Nov. 18, to support teachers and learners in the wake of typhoon “Pepito” prioritizing their safety and well-being while maintaining learning continuity. (DepEd / MB Visual Content Group) DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara signed...
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go on Friday, Feb. 11 sought the passage of two legislative measures that would help the country better prepare for public health emergencies as the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic continues to impact the lives of millions of Filipinos. Senator Christopher...
With 197 voting in the affirmative and zero negative and abstentions, the House of Representatives passed on third and final reading the bill that would authorize the stockpiling of strategic and critical drugs and other medical devices to address public health emergencies such as the on-going 2019...
As Tropical storm “Dante” is forecast to bring moderate to heavy with at times intense rains over Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, Quezon, Romblon, Marinduque, Occidental Mindoro, Oriental Mindoro, Aklan, Antique, Capiz, Iloilo, Guimaras, and northern portion of Negros Occidental in the next 24...
The government has decided to harmonize and hasten its aid and humanitarian assistance in times of disasters and other emergencies. President Rodrigo Duterte (File photo/Malacañang) In Executive Order No. 137, President Duterte has institutionalized the Aid and Humanitarian Operations Nationwide...