The World Bank said the Philippines needs to invest more in programs tackling childhood undernutrition to eliminate a “silent pandemic” afflicting many of the country’s poor and vulnerable population. In a World Bank report entitled “Undernutrition in the Philippines: Scale, Scope and...
Yuka Saso (AFP) A week after ruling the US Women’s Open golf championship, Yuka Saso of the Philippines has moved up a spot higher in the Women’s World Golf Rankings as she now occupies the eighth spot. The 19-year-old Saso, the first Filipina to win the prestigious and oldest major...
The World Bank has hailed the “exceptional performance” of Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan - Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (KALAHI-CIDSS) National Community-Driven Development Program (NCDDP) in providing...
Filipinos, especially the youth, were urged by the Department of Health (DOH) to donate blood. DOH/MB In a statement, the Health department said this is to ensure a sustainable supply of blood products, especially during the course of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. The DOH revealed...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and World Vision Development Foundation Inc. inked Monday, June 14, a memorandum of agreement (MOA) for the implementation of a three-year child welfare protection project in Northern Mindanao and Metro Manila. DSWD (MANILA BULLETIN FILE...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) announced Sunday, June 13, that it will sign a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with World Vision for the implementation of a three-year project that seeks to address “worst forms" of child exploitation. DSWD (MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) The...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) is encouraging more Filipinos to donate their blood to help save million of lives, as the nation celebrates World Blood Donor Day (WBDD) on Monday, June 14, 202. (Photo from PRC) PRC Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Senator Richard J. Gordon said donating...
Angel Guirado, left, celebrates with Mike Ott after scoring the opening goal in the Philippine Azkals' 3-0 win over Guam in the World Cup/Asian Cup Qualifiers in Sharjah, UAE. (Photo from Philippine Azkals) Game Tuesday (Sharjah, United Arab Emirates) 10 p.m. — Philippines vs Maldives The...
World Health Organization logo Health authorities announced the end of the polio outbreak in the Philippines two years after the crippling disease was once again detected in the country. The announcement was made by both the World Health Organization (WHO) and United Nations Children’s Fund...
Around the world in 180 days as Oceania Cruises announces resumption of cruises with additional ships Oceania Insignia Oceania Cruises, the world’s leading culinary-focused and destination-focused cruise line, has announced that it will resume cruise operations with three additional ships,...
The World Bank has expressed fear that the forthcoming transfer of some national government’s responsibilities to local executives may hamper the delivery of basic services to the public. In a statement released by the Washington-based financial institution on Thursday, June 10, the bank noted...
pff-chn-phi-2021-2 The Philippine Azkals look to tighten their grip on third spot in Group A when they take on tailender Guam Friday night, June 11 in the second round of the World Cup/Asian Qualifiers in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. Out to rebound from a 2-0 defeat to China last Tuesday, the...
