Despite the ongoing “Maring” operations in La Union, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) moves to ensure that there will be a steady supply of blood in the country through its continuous blood donation drive. (Photo from Philippine Red Cross) On Oct. 16, PRC successfully collected 49 blood units in...
European Union (EU) Ambassador Luc Véron will visit the various EU-funded development projects in the Cordillera Administrative Region during his first regional outreach in the Philippines starting today, Oct. 20 until Friday, Oct. 22. EU Ambassador Luc Véron (Photo courtesy of the European Union...
Recognizing the challenges faced by communities in the aftermath of Severe Tropical Storm “Maring” (Kompasu), the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) continues to provide aid to the residents who were affected by flooding in some parts of La Union. (Photo from Philippine Red Cross) To provide immediate...
Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Secretary Silvestre Bello III urged workers to report employers that are imposing a "no vaccine, no salary" policy as he reiterated that the practice is illegal. DOLE Secretary Silvestre Bello III (Photo from DOLE Facebook page) In a virtual media briefing...
Philippine business and labor groups have passed a joint resolution calling on the Duterte administration to act on 11 recommendations, including addressing corruption and passage of Bayanihan 3, to ensure safe reopening of the domestic economy and protect lives. The 10 groups under the Leaders’...
The provincial government of La Union has stopped the quarry operations along Aringay River in Tubao for alleged violation of national laws and provincial ordinances. In a letter dated September 23, 2021, the provincial government asked a certain Edelberto C. Garcia "to cease and desist your...
The challenges brought by the ongoing coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic did not deter the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) from being at the forefront of emergency response. Philippine Red Cross / MANILA BULLETIN In the aftermath of severe tropical storm “Maring,” PRC immediately extended...
Philippine Red Cross sends a humanitarian caravan to La Union (Screengrab from PH Red Cross) “Help is on the way.” This is the assurance Philippine Red Cross (PRC) gave to the residents in La Union who are affected by severe tropical storm “Maring” (international name: Kompasu) on Tuesday,...
Sixteen-year-old figure skater Sofia Frank broke several Philippine records in the women's division for an International Skating Union-sanctioned competition in the 2021 Finlandia Trophy Sunday, Oct. 10. at the Espoo Metro Arena in Finland. Sixteen-year-old Sofia Frank competes in the free skate...
Filipino-American Sofia Frank set a new Philippine record for garnering the highest short program score for a Filipina skater in an International Skating Union-sanctioned competition in the 2021 Finlandia Trophy Saturday, Oct. 9. at the Espoo Metro Arena in Finland. Sofia Frank (Finlandia Trophy)...
Various media groups lauded Filipino journalist Maria Ressa for winning the Nobel Peace Prize for 2022 for exemplary efforts to "safeguard freedom of expression" in the Philippines. Maria Ressa (JANSEN ROMERO / MB FILE PHOTO) Ressa and fellow journalist Dmitry Muratov of Russia were jointly honored...
The European Union (EU) has also sent its congratulatory message to Filipino Maria Ressa for receiving the Nobel Peace Prize. Maria Ressa and the European Union flag (Photos from MANILA BULLETIN/ Unsplash) Ressa, chief executive officer (CEO) of Rappler, won the coveted award Friday, Oct. 8 along...
