Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian on Wednesday, July 5 defended the agency’s decision to release a cease and desist order (CDO) against Gentle Hands Inc., citing the failure of the orphanage to comply with the minimum standards for residential facilities...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said on Wednesday, May 31, that it is open for the planned Senate inquiry regarding the issuance of a cease-and-desist order against Gentle Hands Inc. (GHI) in Quezon City. "Children living under the care of Gentle Hands Inc . , are seen...
Senator Risa Hontiveros on Monday, May 29 filed a resolution calling for a Senate investigation into the abrupt transfer of orphans from an orphanage in Quezon City to state-run facilities by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). Hontiveros in filing Senate Resolution No. 643,...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) - National Capital Region has issued a Parental Capability Assessment Report to help a mother reunite with her 20-month-old son, who was under the temporary custody of orphanage Gentle Hands Inc. (GHI). "Children living under the care of Gentle...
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), an emergency procedure performed when a patient’s heart stops beating, may sound intimidating and intricate, but an expert from the Philippine College of Physicians (PCP) shared ways on how this life-saving procedure may be conducted even by the untrained. PCP...
BACOLOD CITY -- A garbage collector found two severed hands inside a plastic container at Purok Kagaykay, Barangay 2 here on Wednesday, Jan. 25. Capt. Jonito Pastrana, head of Police Station 2, said that a piece of paper with names of some persons tagged as being into illegal drugs, was also found....
Chefs Josh Boutwood and Hylton Le Roux explore the limits of the Filipino cacao on a two-night Auro-driven dinner at Solaire’s signature steakhouse Finestra DEPTH OF FLAVOR Dry-aged duck breast, drizzled with chocolate duck sauce How much more can we love chocolate? There are seven new ways, that...
President-elect Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.’s decision to lead the Department of Agriculture (DA) underlines his determination to address effectively the critical problems that threaten the country’s food security. By not appointing a Cabinet Secretary who would serve as his alter ego in this most...
An unexpected scene during the Party-list Coalition Foundation, Inc.'s (PCFI) meeting Saturday, May 14, in Makati City involved incoming Ilocos Norte 1st district Rep. Sandro Marcos and one perceived Marcos critic. Incoming Ilocos Norte 1st Rep. Sandro Marcos (left) and retired Commission on...
By Jeno Pineda Photos courtesy of Ryan Arbilo If you told Ryan Arbilo 20 years ago that he would become a famous photographer in France, he would have said you were living a fantasy. And if you told him then that he would be an owner of a contemporary gallery in the city of lights, he would have...
All about hand fillers Many of us are meticulous when looking for signs of aging on the face, neck, and decolletage, but aging can also appear on your hands! Yes, one of the most exposed parts of our bodies is also susceptible to signs of aging. So, before things get out of hand (no pun intended),...
In Pampanga, not politicians but a group of farmers raised the hands of vice presidential bet Senator Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan to show support and to thank him for being an advocate of the agriculture sector. (Photo from Senator Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan) The farmers from San Simon, Pampanga...
