Philippines’ Manila, Butuan named finalists in World’s Champion Cities challenge
The Philippines' Manila and Butuan have been named in the 50 World's Champion Cities vying for the 2021 Global Mayor's Challenge organized by Bloomberg Philanthropies in partnership with Johns Hopkins University.
Iloilo plants 1.5 million native & fruit-bearing trees to combat climate change
The province of Iloilo in Panay Island, Western Visayas, has launched its Tanum Iloilo tree planting for 1.5 million native and fruit-bearing trees to fight climate change amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.
DOST releases Pandemic Manual of technologies needed in health emergencies
The Department of Science and Technology Region XI (DOST XI) released a Pandemic Manual of technologies needed to secure the working environment during public health emergencies.
How College Students are Earning Extra Cash with this New Reading Tutorial Program
College students can now find short-term work by tutoring Grade 1 students under the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and the Department of Education (DepEd)’s new reading tutorial program.
12 Ways to Promote a Low-Carbon, Plastic-Free Holy Week
Here are 12 ways to promote and practice a low-carbon and plastic-free Holy Week, according to the EcoWaste Coalition, an advocate for a zero waste and toxics-free society.
Honest gov’t worker returns foreigner’s lost bag
Bacolod City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office worker Raffy Cordero is receiving recognition for returning a bag he found
Three Unforgettable Stories of Love, Hope, and Aspins Awaiting Forever Homes
The very essence of National Aspin Day is compassion, love, and a sense of belonging, and it's blooming brighter than ever in the Philippines today, August 18, 2023. Spearheaded by the Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS), an NGO that’s been the guardian angel for countless Aspins, this event shines a light on the hidden beauty, loyalty, and love that Aspins (Asong Pinoy) offer.
Motorcycle group Angkas offers free rides to medical frontliners in Metro Manila
Motorcycle-hailing app Angkas is offering free rides to medical frontliners in Metro Manila during the Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (MECQ).
Free fruit, veggie seeds for home gardens distributed to promote good nutrition in communities...
To help provide and supplement the people’s food and nutritional needs during the lockdown, the Department of Agriculture (DA) has increased its call and campaign for urban agriculture/gardening through the distribution of free vegetable seeds and planting materials nationwide.
Fr. Gerard Francisco Timoner III 1st Filipino & Asian priest to head global Dominican...
A Filipino priest from the Bicol region is the new worldwide head of the Order of Preachers, also known as the Dominicans.
Fr. Gerard Francisco...
Miss Universe Catriona Gray sings for youth care and education
Miss Universe Catriona Gray won her crown on a platform of supporting youth care and education and she even sings about her mission.
The Filipina...
South Cotabato’s 5 new farm-to-market roads, bridges to improve access, productivity
South Cotabato's five newly completed infrastructure projects are expected to improve access and productivity for small-scale farmers in Lake Sebu.
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How to Track your Philippine National ID delivery
Here's how to track the delivery status of your Philippine National Identification (PhilID) card.
