QU Dongyu U.N. Director-General The current nutrition situation in Asia and the Pacific is difficult in many areas across the region. About 40 percent of its inhabitants cannot afford a healthy diet, and in some areas the fight against hunger has seen reversals rather than advances. Progress toward...
Aspiring vice president Senator Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan earned the support of the grandson of the late President Manuel L. Quezon, Ben Avanceña, and his wife Imelda. Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan (TRoPa2022) The couple aired their full support for Pangilinan's candidacy during the “Si...
Vice presidential bet Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio has returned down south for the first time since the campaign period began on Feb. 8, and the show of support for her candidacy by her fellow Mindanaoans has remained the same--strong. (HNP Media) On Saturday, Feb. 26, Duterte-Carpio...
The BBM-Sara UniTeam campaign team was "impressed" by the turnout of supporters that showed up during its rally in Iloilo despite the province being a known opposition bailiwick. Presidential aspirant Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr., also referred to as BBM, and his running mate aspiring vice...
The election bid of Vice President Leni Robredo and Senator Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan for president and vice-president, respectively, got a major boost with the endorsement from lay and religious representatives of the Vincentian Family in the Philippines. (Photo courtesy of Team LENI-KIKO 2022) In...
Presidential candidate Vice President Leni Robredo secured more endorsements, this time from former officials and employees of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) who served in the previous and current administrations. Presidential aspirant Vice President Leni Robredo and her...
Former high-ranking government officials, senators, and local chief executives, headlined by former Senator and Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief-of-staff Rodolfo “Pong” Biazon, endorsed the presidential bid of Vice President Leni Robredo. Vice President Leni Robredo (VPLR Media...
Five tips for a social support system in the pandemic We’ve had to go through a long stretch of time following social distancing protocols and stay-at-home orders, which may have by now affected our social connections. At a time close and personal contact may be dangerous, it remains crucial to...
More than 200 Filipino retirees from the United Nations (UN) system endorsed the presidential bid of Vice President Leni Robredo, saying she will lead Filipinos to the "right path of transformative change." Vice President Leni Robredo (Photo courtesy of VPLR Media Bureau) The group of 207 members,...
Senator Risa Hontiveros on Friday, Feb, 18 vowed to push for measures that will boost the development of the agriculture sector if and when she gains a new term in the chamber. This, as she felt humbled by the support committed by two farmers groups to her reelection bid in the Senate. Senator Risa...
World renowned American singer-actress Cher has joined the list of well-known personalities endorsing the presidential candidacy of Vice President Leni Robredo. Photos from the Facebook pages of Cher and Vice President Leni Robredo Cher expressed this in a series of tweets on Wednesday, February...
Former national police chief and senatorial candidate Guillermo Lorenzo Eleazar vowed to push for more job opportunities and health care for senior citizens in a move to empower the elderly especially amid the adverse effects of the pandemic. Eleazar, who is running for senator in the May 9...
