In various residential communities in Metro Manila, one would know it is already National Nutrition Month when schoolchildren and their parents walk around the barangays in a mini-procession, the kids dressed in colorful vegetable costumes like eggplant, tomato, apple, egg, milk, etc. July has been...
Rizal 2nd District Rep. Fidel Nograles on Friday, July 9 called on government to move for the adoption of the US State Department’s recommendations to eliminate human trafficking in the Philippines notwithstanding improving its efforts towards this end. Human Trafficking image Nograles, vice...
President Duterte has declared the month of July of every year as the "National Anti-Trafficking in Persons Awareness Month." President Rodrigo Duterte reads a document during a meeting with top government officials on July 6, 2021. (Malacañang) In Proclamation no. 1180, the President directed...
While blood itself is free of charge since this comes from donations, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) explained why there is a need for the organization to collect fees for blood. (Philippine Red Cross / MANILA BULLETIN) “Hindi natin binabayaran ang dugo, dahil ang dugo, voluntary na binibigay yan...
Before the celebration of Pride month ends this June, a network of education advocates once again pushed for the passage of the Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Expression (SOGIE) Equality Bill in the Philippines. (Unsplash / MANILA BULLETIN) “Educational institutions should be a safe...
A total of 50 members of LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer) community in Manila have received free bicycles, cellphone, and P5,000 worth of load each in celebration of the Summer Pride Month. Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso takes a group photo with the "Bekshies...
Make your weekend colorful as "ASAP Natin 'To" celebrates Pride Month with your favorite Kapamilya idols this Sunday (June 27) on Kapamilya Channel, A2Z, and TV5. A proudly Pinoy vocal session comes your way from your favorite OPM stars Ogie Alcasid, Erik Santos, Elaine Duran, Nina, Klarisse de...
Other than Asexual, A in the acronym stands for Ally, and that you should be, whether at home, in the community, or in the workplace PRIDE PARADE TIP employees who are member of the LGBTQIA+ community joins the pride March pre-pandemic You’ve may have heard or read of the term LGBTQIA+ or...
Despite the challenges brought by the ongoing coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) continues to assist and expand its services to those in need - particularly patients with chronic kidney disease and their relatives. Kidney failure is one of the top 10 leading...
For gender equality, diversity, and inclusivity Remembering the uprising at the Stonewall Inn in 1969, the façade show is the Cultural Center of the Philippines’ (CCP) way of recognizing and honoring the contributions made by the LGBTQIA+ community to social development throughout history. CCP...
US Embassy in the Philippines Chargé d’Affaires John Law In March 2021, a leading Philippine oceanographer and an American explorer, together, reached the deepest point of the Philippine trench – a historic voyage to one of the least-explored places on Earth. By partnering on marine issues,...
In line with the celebration of World Environment Month, the Department of Tourism (DOT) has reminded travelers to be responsible when interacting with marine wildlife to ensure their protection and sustainability. Anilao, Batangas (Photo courtesy of Robert Yin / Department of Tourism) "Observing...
