UP College of Law joins CHR for Human Rights E-Lawyering Service
The University of the Philippines College of Law (UP Law) has joined the Philippine Commission on Human Rights (PCHR) for the Human Rights E-Lawyering Service Project (HR-ELS) that aims to provide real-time legal advice to citizens on their rights through the use of smart technology.
BPI Direct BanKo partners with Rare Philippines to empower fisher community
BPI Direct BanKo, Inc., the microfinance arm of Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), recently forged a partnership with Rare Philippines to provide banking services and financial access to all member fishers and their beneficiaries.
Great Gift Ideas for Your Loved Ones this Christmas Holiday in the Philippines
Here are great gift ideas for your loved ones this holiday season now that Christmas bells are already ringing and the season of giving is upon us!
“Philippines is a basketball nation” – Google Year In Search 2020
Filipinos' Google searches for the year 2020 affirmed the Philippines as a basketball nation.
World’s 1st COVID-19 vaccine administered in UK by Filipina nurse May Parsons
Filipina nurse May Parsons has administered the world's first approved COVID-19 vaccine to 90-year-old Margaret Keenan, who is the first person to receive the coronavirus inoculation in the United Kingdom.
CALL FOR ENTRIES: Jose Rizal-inspired Youth Art Contest for positive national culture
The Jose Rizal-inspired Youth Artwork Competition aimed at bringing a positive influence on the Philippines' national culture has started accepting artwork submissions.
Globe supports relaunch of 8888 text service for Filipino citizens’ complaints
Globe is supporting the recently relaunched 8888 text service for Filipino citizens' complaints direct to the Office of the President of the Philippines.
35 Tips for Environmentally Healthy and COVID-Safe Christmas and New Year
With Christmas and New Year just around the corner, the EcoWaste Coalition urged Filipino families to celebrate safely and sustainably as the entire planet grapples with the unprecedented climate, plastic, and COVID-19 woes.
TEST RESULTS: Study confirms meals with VCO reduce COVID-19 symptoms
A Philippine study has confirmed that meals mixed with Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO) could reduce COVID-19 symptoms such as cough, colds, body aches, headache, loss of taste and smell, and fever, thus, possibly preventing the progression or severity of the disease.
Philippine church guidelines for Simbang Gabi at Christmas this year
The Philippine Catholic church has released instructions on the celebration of Aguinaldo Masses, Misa de Gallo, or Simbang Gabi for the Christmas season that is being celebrated amid the Covid pandemic.
Philippines’ and Asia’s largest heritage church in Taal, Batangas fully restored
The fully restored Taal Basilica in Batangas has been turned over by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) to the Archdiocese of Lipa after three years of restoration.
Science & Technology week promotes local food for healthier lifestyle
As we adapt to the new normal, the 2020 National Science and Technology (2020 NSTW) pushes through with the celebration but this time, in virtual mode. Participating in this annual event is the Department of Science and Technology Food and Nutrition Research Institute (DOST-FNRI) with the introduction of Nutriflix — an interactive trivia game on food and nutrition.