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...
While the country is battling the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) continues to train first aiders who can help reduce the strain on emergency medical services. Philippine Red Cross / MANILA BULLETIN From January to October of this year, PRC has already...
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has welcomed ​the country's economic managers' move to release P1 billion worth of cash aid to public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers in response to the continuous oil price hike in the country. In a statement Monday, DOTr said the fund will be...
Philippine artists donate their works in support of International Care Ministries’ transformational work with the ultra-poor ARTISAN'S RESCUE On His Throne by Kristine Lim, cover design by Jules Vivas True art has the power to make a difference. It can influence thought, provoke strong emotion,...
Instead of a fare increase, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) said it is planning to implement programs that will provide financial assistance to public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers and operators as a way to cushion the impact of the rising pump prices. (ALVIN KASIBAN / MANILA BULLETIN FILE...
