Stephan Schrock leads the Philippine Azkals attack while being defended by two players from Maldives in their World Cup/Asian Cup Qualifiers that ended in a 1-1 draw. (Photo from Philippine Azkals) Coach Scott Cooper once again frowned at the performance of the Philippine Azkals after being held to...
At least 70 personnel of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) have participated in the blood donation drive in celebration of the World Blood Donor Day on Monday, June 14. In a Facebook post, the PCG said a total of 70 members have donated their blood in the blood donation drive conducted by the...
Stephan Schröck The Philippine Azkals were held to a 1-1 draw by Maldives Tuesday, June 15 (early Tuesday, June 16 Manila time) in the conclusion of their campaign in the second round of the World Cup/Asian Cup Qualifiers in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. Angel Guirado’s opener in the 19th...
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...