Cabinet Secretary and acting presidential spokesperson Karlo Nograles on Wednesday, Dec. 22, said the Philippines is grateful for the pledge of support from several countries, international organizations, and development partners for communities hard-hit byTyphoon Odette (international name Rai) in...
An outpour of support from several countries came to the Philippines as the national government raced to reach out to the areas affected by typhoon "Odette" days after its onslaught. Aftermath of typhoon "Odette" in Dinagat Islands (Photo courtesy of the OVP) The United States (US), China, and...
President Duterte turned to his trusty jokes and punchlines to make typhoon "Odette" victims in Cebu laugh and perhaps forget about their plight, even for a little while. President Rodrigo Duterte speaks during the distribution of government aid to typhoon victims in Cebu on Dec. 19, 2021....
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) assured the public Monday, Dec. 20, that the delivery of humanitarian assistance and the repacking of food packs continue, as typhoon Odette has affected more than 1.8 million individuals or more than 452,000 families. (DSWD Western Visayas...
Philippine Red Cross Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Sen. Richard Gordon tasked the organization to deploy its humanitarian caravan to Surigao del Norte and Bohol which were severely affected by Typhoon "Odette", it said on Saturday, Dec. 18. Photo from the Philippine Red Cross The said...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has been recognized for its “effective” cashless distribution of the Social Amelioration Program (SAP) cash subsidies. (DSWD) The GCash Digital Excellence Award in Digital Public Aid Distribution was conferred to the DSWD on Dec. 1. "Hindi...
The Aid to the Church in Need Philippines has appealed to those who will participate in the Red Wednesday observance on November 26 not to use the occasion for any other cause or motive. ACN Philippines FB "While the National Section of our foundation in the Philippines understands that the country...
Education stakeholders called on the government on Monday, Nov. 8, to provide students with assistance, and ensure the safe resumption of in-person classes amid the ongoing threat of the pandemic. Student Christian Movement of the Philippines Ecumenical youth group Student Christian Movement of the...
The Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) Philippines is inviting parishes to join the Red Wednesday observance on Nov. 24 by lighting the facade of their respective churches in red from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Photo courtesy ACN Philippines Red Wednesday is a church event to support Christians persecuted for...
Two youth organizations backed Baguio students' call for a city-wide academic break amid the ongoing pandemic. (Photo courtesy of Dasig SLU) On Saturday, Oct. 30, student councils from universities in Baguio City appealed in a joint letter to Mayor Benjamin Magalong, Rep. Mark Go, and Sangguniang...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has granted P1 million in research and development (R&D) grant to Xavier University–Ateneo de Cagayan to fund the implementation of a research project on the formulation of microbial cocktails from indigenous microorganisms (IMOs). DOST...
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has so far distributed P4.7 billion payouts to drivers and operators under Service Contracting. (FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) Based on the data provided by the LTFRB, the total compensation and incentives given to drivers and...
