(PHILIPPINE RED CROSS) The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) encouraged every Filipino family to have at least one trained first aider in their home. PRC reminded that accidents could also occur at home and the presence of a family member who is knowledgeable about first aid will ensure immediate action...
Rising food prices due to the rapid inflation may cause more families to experience hunger, an official of the National Nutrition Council (NNC) said. “Talagang problema iyan ng mga pamilya ngayon…Kung patuloy na nagiging mahal ang mga pagkain, ang bilihin–patuloy na dadami ang mga pamilyang...
An anti-dynasty provision in the party-list law is one of the key legislative reform areas being looked at by the two of the country's poll watchdog groups. (Screenshot from Participate PH Facebook live) According to Legal Network for Truthful Elections (Lente) Executive Director Ona Caritos,...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has ordered the speeding up of the printing and distribution of national ID cards so Filipinos can start using it by next year. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. virtually presides over a meeting with NEDA Director-General Arsenio Balisacan. (Photo...
LUCENA CITY, Quezon – An unidentified man was hit and killed by an oncoming Philippine National Railways (PNR) train Thursday, July 14, here. The victim, according to a police report, was under the influence of liquor and tried to cross the PNR tracks at 5:05 a.m. The train with body number...
An x-ray of the artist’s ‘Head of a Peasant Woman’ masterpiece reveals the astonishing discovery Thanks to modern technology, art historians and gallery professionals are now able to know more about the world’s masterpieces crafted by the best artists in history. The latest discovery in the...
“We will always reach for the stars.” The Philippine Esports Organization has embarked on the second phase of its programs for the growth of the esports field in the country. Sibol National team during the 2019 SEA Games (MB File) Following a successful run in the last two editions of the...
It could be recalled that former President Rodrigo Duterte vetoed a bill requiring the mandatory registration of SIM cards of mobile phone users. At that time, Malacañang said that Duterte “did not agree with the social media registration,” which, to some experts, is a good move, as the lack...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) joins the country in celebrating National Nutrition Month this July with the theme, “New normal na nutrisyon, sama-samang gawan ng solusyon! (New normal nutrition, together we create a solution!)” A Red Cross volunteer provides hot meals to an Aeta during the...
Senator Grace Poe has refiled her bill seeking to improve internet service and access across the country. (Office of Senator Grace Poe) “The internet has become a necessity as indispensable as electricity and water. We rely on it for health, education, business, governance and more," Poe said....
Here’s the full list of finalists for the 39th National Book Awards Continuing its mission of putting the spotlight on Filipino literature and authors, the National Book Development Board (NBDB) and the Manila Critics Circle (MCC) announce the comeback of the National Book Awards. This is such a...
The national government borrowed lower than programmed after Philippine benchmark interest rates for short-term loans rose on looming aggressive tightening. At Monday's auction of Treasury bills on July 11, the government sold only P13.16 billion worth of short-term IOUs, below the P15 billion...
