A federation of senior citizens in Quezon City has urged reforms in the Expanded Centenarian Act after a reported six-month delay in releasing the ₱10,000 cash gift for eligible beneficiaries. The United Senior Citizens Associations–Quezon City (USCA-QC), which represents more than 400 senior...
As I write this, the United States of America is celebrating their Independence Day. And it’s not just your ordinary celebration. The U.S. is on its 250th year anniversary so it is a special day indeed! Being new here, I’m not used to celebrating Independence Day. Pinoys treat it like any...
The Manila City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Department (MCDRRMD) was placed under Red Alert Status on Thursday, July 2, as the city government heightened its emergency preparedness during the ongoing protest of Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) members at Liwasang Bonifacio. Under the Red Alert...
Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte has been recognized as the LGBTQIA+ Icon of the Year 2026 for her unwavering advocacy for equality, human rights, and inclusion. The award was presented by The Red Whistle and O Bar during a ceremony on Sunday, June 28, where members of the LGBTQIA+ community...
The government plans to roll out 11 one-stop shops across a wide range of high-value sectors, including the semiconductor industry, as it moves to ease barriers limiting the flow of investments. “Our target within the year is 11 one-stop shops,” Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) Secretary Ernesto...
Anne Curtis walked into the room all smiles. And for good reason. It is her victory lap. 29 years in show business and she is still as busy as ever. Asked how she feels about it all, she could simply utter "grateful." She would go on to acknowledge how she got to where she is now with tons of help...
SINILOAN, Laguna — Communities in Eastern Laguna now have greater access to lifesaving blood and humanitarian services with the opening of the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Laguna Chapter–Siniloan Branch and Blood Collecting Unit/Blood Station (BCU/BS) on June 15, 2026. As the fourth PRC branch in...
Good design does more than make a space look attractive. In hospitality, it shapes guest experiences and gives properties a distinct identity. As travelers seek more meaningful and memorable stays, design has become an increasingly important factor in what sets destinations apart. This is evident...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) deployed satellite phones, communication units, generators, hot meals, and food packs to communities affected by the magnitude 7.8 earthquake in General Santos and Sarangani. PRC chairman and chief executive officer Richard J. Gordon said the deployment of equipment...
MALASIQUI, Pangasinan – Shellfish samples collected from the coastal towns of Anda and Bolinao have tested negative for red tide toxin, making all types of shellfish and Acetes sp. (alamang) from the area safe for human consumption, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources in Ilocos region...
The Department of Energy (DOE) is drawing up a list of underperforming and offline power plants following a spate of grid alerts that hit Luzon and Visayas in May. In a briefing on Monday, June 1, DOE Undersecretary Mario Marasigan noted that since May 12, the country has experienced four red...
The power grid in the Visayas faces worsening stability constraints after another electricity generator unexpectedly failed, prompting energy officials to declare a system emergency and warn of impending rolling blackouts. The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) placed the Visayas...
