The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines–Episcopal Commission on Family and Life has invited the faithful to observe the first World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly on July 25. CBCP (FILE PHOTO) To be held in partnership with the CBCP-Episcopal Commission on Youth and the Liturgy...
Multi-awarded painter Norberto Carating on art, anxiety, and growing up at the National Bilibid Prison Reservation With reports from Devi de Veyra If life were a Norberto Carating painting, it would be just as it is—full of bold colors, vibrant textures, and strong, visceral emotions. The artist...
After encountering some delays, Russian vaccine manufacturer Gamaleya Research Institute was finally able to transport 132,200 doses of Sputnik V vaccines to the country late Friday night, July 9. Russia delivers 132,200 doses of Sputnik V vaccines to the Philippines on July 9, 2021. (Photo...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) warned the public Friday, July 9, against some groups promising to grant assistance to individuals in crisis situations. (DSWD Facebook page) The DSWD cautioned the public against transacting with private organisations, particularly with the...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) identified on Friday, July 9, another soldier who died in a C-130 military plane crash in Patikul, Sulu over the weekend. Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff General Cirilito Sobejana (Photo from Philippine News Agency) AFP Chief Gen....
State-run Land Bank of the Philippines said that almost four million unbanked registrants to the national ID system have become part of the formal banking system as of May this year. Cecilia Borromeo, Land Bank president and chief executive officer said they already onboarded about 3.8 million...
Security Bank Corporation’s consumer finance arm SB Finance Corporation (SBF) has forged a deal with Grab Philippines to offer personal loans to Grab users, driver-partners, and merchant-partners. Under the partnership, users of the Grab app can apply for an SB Finance personal loan of up to P2...
DOH Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire Countries worldwide are vulnerable to the threats brought about by the emerging variants of the virus that causes coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the Department of Health (DOH) said on Friday, July 9. “Lahat ng bansa ngayon vulnerable sa variants. Walang...
The Philippine government, in partnership with one of Thailand’s biggest agriculture and food conglomerates, has launched a credit program for local hog raisers affected by the dreaded animal disease African Swine Fever (ASF). In a statement, the Department of Agriculture (DA), Development Bank...
Marco Gumabao or Vitto Marquez? From four, fiery celebrity racers, only two celebrity racers emerged as the finalists for the Phoenix Pulse Young Drivers’ Program-Celebrity Showdown . Marco Gumabao and Vitto Marquez are the top racers in the Time Trial challenge, which made Kim Baranda and Joshua...
The Archdiocese of Jaro in Iloilo has expressed its full support to the newly elected president of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) Kaloocan Bishop Pablo Virgilio David. Bishop Pablo Virgilio David (Manila Bulletin File photo) Jaro Archbishop Jose Romeo Lazo said the...
GCash, the country’s leading digital financial service provider, and Singlife Philippines, mobile-first life insurer, have partnered to give away free health insurance through GInsure to over 20 million eligible Filipinos for free. “Our vision is Finance For All, and we do this by...
