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...
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has extended its livelihood assistance programs for needy workers in areas of Pangasinan who have been affected by the pandemic. A beneficiary of the Department of Labor and Employment's Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers...
A total of €800,000 or over P47 million in humanitarian assistance will be poured to Midnanao by the European Union (EU) to help address the problem of the raging coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic there. The European Union flag (Photo by Christian Lue/ Unsplash) According to a statement...
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said it has no discrimination in extending assistance to all workers who have been affected by the ongoing pandemic. Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III said the program also includies members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer or...
