The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Monday, October 27, announced that it had received a P1 million donation from TP in the Philippines (formerly Teleperformance) to support ongoing relief and recovery operations for families affected by recent earthquakes across the country. The donation was...
President Marcos unveiled a series of domestic reforms aimed at curbing corruption, improving fiscal fairness, and easing the cost of living — measures he said are necessary to strengthen the Philippines’ credibility as it prepares to assume the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)...
In times of calamity, every second matters—and for three Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT) students from the University of Cebu–Main, technology can make the difference between being seen or being stranded. When a major earthquake struck Cebu recently, Vince Clave Igot, Ralph...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) extended relief assistance to cops who were affected by the twin earthquakes that hit Davao Oriental last week. A post-disaster recovery and rehabilitation program was spearheaded by the Davao Police Regional Office (PRO-11) for its personnel affected by the...
After responding to three typhoons and eight earthquakes in recent months, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Tuesday, October 14, said it continues to work tirelessly on the frontlines of disaster relief — this time extending urgent aid to communities struck by the recent “doublet...
President Marcos has instructed all frontline agencies to carry out round-the-clock rescue and relief operations, following the 7.4-magnitude earthquake that struck Davao Oriental on Oct. 10. According to Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Secretary Dave Gomez, Marcos reminded them that the...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) immediately mobilized its volunteers after a 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Davao Oriental on Friday, October 10, prompting quick evacuations and first aid assistance to affected residents. According to the PRC, both Red Cross and Red Cross Youth volunteers in Davao...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Tuesday, October 7, said it continues to deliver life-saving humanitarian assistance to communities in Cebu affected by the 6.9-magnitude earthquake, a week after the powerful tremor struck the province. Despite responding to three disasters simultaneously, the...
The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) received relief donations from the Bureau of Customs (BOC) on Monday, Oct. 6, for distribution to victims of the magnitude 6.9 earthquake in Cebu. The donation included 100 sacks of rice, 56 rapid emergency tents, 1,087 assorted tents, and 50 solar power units. The...
CEBU CITY – A long line of vehicles filled a long stretch of a highway leading to northern Cebu province on Friday, Oct. 3. The bumper-to-bumper traffic was caused by vehicles carrying relief goods, highlighting the outpouring of help for residents affected by the magnitude-6.9 quake that struck...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – The city government of Zamboanga sent another batch of relief assistance on Thursday night, reaffirming its solidarity with earthquake-stricken Cebu province. “The first batch of assistance and rescue team dispatched on Wednesday night has arrived in Cebu City,” Mayor Kymer...
A businesswoman who allegedly sells relief packs from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) was arrested by the Philippine National Police (PNP) in an entrapment operation in Tondo, Manila on Thursday night, Oct. 2. Operatives of the PNP Criminal Investigation and Detection Group...
