The apology of the head of the police's Human Rights Affairs Office to community pantry organizers is a proof that the Philippine National Police (PNP) has no policy of harassing them amid allegations of police intimidation before that prompted some of them to stop their operation. PNP chief Gen....
CALAMBA, Laguna - A meal pantry was set up by volunteers in Barangay Pansol on Tuesday (May 18) with specific beneficiaries in mind - families of resort workers who haven't had a stable source of income these past few months. Calamba Community Kitchen / MANILA BULLETIN According to Calamba...
CALAMBA, Laguna - Owners, operators, caretakers, and tour agents of hot spring resorts in Barangay Pansol are bearing the brunt of the economic impact of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. For the second consecutive year, they're not allowed to operate during the dry months - considered...
The head organizer of the Muntinlupa Community Pantry has tested positive for coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and said that it is time for other organizers to get creative in distributing food to individuals and communities. Muntinlupa Community Pantry (Muntinlupa Food Drive / MANILA BULLETIN) Isay...
WORD ALIVE FR. BEL SAN LUIS, SVD Today, ASCENSION Sunday, we commemorate the end of the Lord's public ministry in this world. “Mission accomplished,” Jesus would say. It does not mean that he is no longer with us or went into “retirement.” The evangelist Matthew writes Jesus’ declaration:...
The National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) encouraged an organizer of the community pantry Saturday, May 15, to lodge a formal complaint before the Philippine National Police (PNP) if she experiences harassment. NTF-ELCAC spokesperson Joel Egco speaks in a virtual...
Victims of fake news about an alleged "community pantry" event at the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Timog Base were supposed to go home empty-handed. (Photo from Edison "Bong" Nebrija's Facebook) That is, until EDSA traffic czar Edison "Bong" Nebrija showed up and made a crunch...
During the previous year, the adverse effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have been felt by people globally. In the Philippines, the community quarantine in the world has been imposed. Although the quarantine has been placed for the benefit of the people, it has also provided new challenges that...
In April of this year 2021, I was invited by a friend to join this Facebook group named “Home Buddies.” I carefully choose the groups I join, whether it be of interest to me or if I know I could not contribute anything by becoming a member. I was never into home decorating. I love looking...
Newly-installed Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief, Gen. Guillermo Lorenzo T. Eleazar wants the entire command to strengthen its working relationship with Muslim community leaders across the country. PNP Chief, Gen. Guillermo Lorenzo Eleazar during his visit to a Muslim community in Quezon City...
President Duterte on Thursday joined the Filipino Muslim community in the observance of Edi’l Fitr or the period marking the end of Ramadan, calling the religious event a "personal sacrifice and unity." President Duterte delivers a speech during a visit to a military camp in Maguindanao on May...
Despite the constraints brought by the COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic, Vice President Leni Robredo called on all the Muslims in the country and around the world to cherish the bonds of being a “community” as they celebrate Eid’l Fitr or the feast that marks the end of a period...
