The Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) have launched programs providing free legal aid to tourism enterprises and a privilege card granting lawyers exclusive perks at DOT-accredited establishments. Unveiled on Tuesday, Oct. 21, at the DOT Central Office in...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) extended relief assistance to cops who were affected by the twin earthquakes that hit Davao Oriental last week. A post-disaster recovery and rehabilitation program was spearheaded by the Davao Police Regional Office (PRO-11) for its personnel affected by the...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Thursday, October 16, announced that it has received a fully equipped food truck from the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) to enhance its disaster response and humanitarian operations across the country. In a statement, the PRC said the donation...
After responding to three typhoons and eight earthquakes in recent months, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Tuesday, October 14, said it continues to work tirelessly on the frontlines of disaster relief — this time extending urgent aid to communities struck by the recent “doublet...
In the wake of the multiple earthquakes that hit the Philippines in a span of two weeks, the international community came together to offer help and assistance for the government and the victims left devastated by the disasters. United States Ambassador MaryKay Carlson shared about the US’...
The San Juan City government and the League of Cities of the Philippines (LCP) have sent financial aid amounting to P3 million to the province of Cebu following the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that hit the province on Sept. 30. San Juan City Mayor and LCP National President Francis Zamora went to the...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) immediately mobilized its volunteers after a 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Davao Oriental on Friday, October 10, prompting quick evacuations and first aid assistance to affected residents. According to the PRC, both Red Cross and Red Cross Youth volunteers in Davao...
The local government of Pasig has allocated a total of P3 million in financial assistance for the victims of the 6.9-magnitude earthquake that struck Bogo City and the Province of Cebu on Sept. 30. On Wednesday, Oct. 8, the city government turned over P1 million to Bogo City. The turnover was led...
Each island of the Philippines has something unique to offer. Whether it’s food, design, or performance, these cultural gems make the country 's heritage ever vibrant—and that’s all thanks to the Filipino creatives who push them forward. It’s an understatement to say that the...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Tuesday, October 7, said it continues to deliver life-saving humanitarian assistance to communities in Cebu affected by the 6.9-magnitude earthquake, a week after the powerful tremor struck the province. Despite responding to three disasters simultaneously, the...
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has released ₱11 million to assist more than 1,500 workers whose livelihoods were disrupted by the strong earthquake that struck Cebu on Sept. 30. The aid will be distributed through the Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers...
The European Union (EU) will provide €800,000 (approximately P54 million) in financial assistance to the victims of the recent typhoons and flood in the country, and expressed solidarity with the Philippines because of the devastation caused by the 6.9-magnitude earthquake in Cebu province this...
