The Quezon City government was named as one of the leading water and environment champions in the Philippines on World Water Day, Wednesday, March 22. Quezon City Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability Department (CCES) head Andrea A. Villaroman received the “Water Warrior Award for...
Today is World TB Day. But who cares about tuberculosis, a deadly and infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria? While it used to be alarming, it appears now that the disease is no longer a cause for concern as far as the public is concerned. Probably, this complacent...
The first positive steps have been taken to drum up public consciousness about our Muslim brethren is through the commemoration of World Hijab Day, Senator Robinhood "Robin" C. Padilla said. Sen. Robinhood C. Padilla leads the commemoration of "World Hijab Day" at the Senate on Wednesday, February...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez has hailed minority congressman for his unwavering commitment to improve Filipinos' understanding on the use of Hijab, which is worn by Muslim women the world over. House Speaker Martin Romualdez speaks during the celebration of the 10th World Hijab Day on Feb. 1,...
Basilan lone district Rep. Mujiv Hataman believes the approval of the National Hijab Day Bill by both chambers of Congress will be a “big win in the fight against religious discrimination". Basilan Rep. Mujiv Hataman (Photo from Speaker’s office/ Facebook) Hataman said this as he asked the...
"The loss of Congress is the gain of the DSWD." House Speaker Martin Romualdez had this to say Wednesday, Feb, 1 regarding Rex Gatchalian’s recent appointment as Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) secretary. Romualdez, who represents Leyte’s 1st district in the House of...
The Roman Catholic Church marks the Solemnity of Mary Mother of God and World Day of Peace on the first day of every year. Mary Mother of God (Manila Bulletin file photo) The Holy Father Pope Francis traditionally celebrates a Holy Mass commemorating the two significant religious events at 10 a.m....
For more than 15 years, Project Headshot Clinic have been conducting photoshoots for various advocacies "The exhibit title, Tanggulan, is to pay homage to our forefathers who fought for our freedom. My great-great grandfathers were Katipuneros. My mother was born in Tanggulan, a street in Kawit...
In time for the observance of World Fisheries Day, a Filipino fisherfolk group denounced the “continued reclamation projects” in the Philippines. Pambansang Lakas ng Kilusang Mamamalakaya ng Pilipinas (Pamalakaya) on Monday, Nov. 21, held a kinetic protest at the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Saturday, Nov. 19, said that it is joining the international observation of World Toilet Day 2022 with the campaign, "Making the Invisible Visible." Courtesy of Philippine Red Cross This year's theme, "Sanitation and Groundwater," focuses on the impact of...
It may surprise many people that there is such a day as “World Kindness Day” – and that is today, Nov. 13. In the Filipino culture, kindness is a value that is known by many names, one of them “bayanihan.” Since the Philippines is located on the typhoon belt, where typhoons blow in at...
Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard Gordon expressed his gratitude to PRC staff and volunteers for their utmost humanitarian service in line with the upcoming celebration of World Humanitarian Day 2022 on Aug. 19. (PHILIPPINE RED CROSS) "Sa pagdiriwang natin ng...
