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At least 13 evacuation centers open for Marawi residents - DSWD
MANILA, Philippines – Even as many evacuees from crisis-hit Marawi City sought refuge in the homes of their relatives in Lanao del Sur and Iligan City, the government's response agencies announced the...
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VIRAL: PH flag used as shade from summer heat
MANILA, Philippines – With summer in full swing, would you dare use a Philippine flag as shade from the heat? If you answered yes, you wouldn’t be the first.A post that has caused outrage online...
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Balo-i residents band together to help Marawi evacuees
MANILA, Philippines – It was late afternoon Tuesday, May 23, when Amer Riga and his family learned from close relatives in nearby Marawi City about the clashes between government troops and armed...
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How a father fled Marawi to save kids, wife in labor
MANILA, Philippines – From a village in crisis-hit Marawi City, he called for help. “From the mosque, take the narrow road going to our house. About 100 meters. There are no house numbers, and the road...
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Global non-profit names Fil-Am blogger 'Mother of the Year'
MANILA, Philippines – When she was a young girl, Michelle Ressa Aventajado wished for two things: to be a teacher, and a mother. Both of these dreams came true. Just in time for this year's Mother’s...
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Household helper graduates as cum laude
MANILA, Philippines – On Saturday, May 27, the photo of Lucille Guiquin graduating from college went viral on social media, inspiring many netizens for finishing college and graduating cum laude after...
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Over 55,000 people forced to flee homes in Marawi
MANILA, Philippines – At least 55,095 people or 11,458 families have fled their homes in Marawi City since Tuesday, May 23, following clashes between government troops and the Maute Group.As of Sunday,...
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Why should we respect the PH Flag?
CAVITE, Philippines – Respecting the national flag is a basic lesson taught during elementary days, but do we know why should we respect it?From May 28 to June 12, we celebrate the National Flag Days...
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#PinayTakeAction: Let's talk about reproductive health
MANILA, Philippines – When did you first start thinking about reproductive health (RH)? What was your experience like the first time you bought contraceptives?On International Women's Health Day, May...
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Caritas Philippines appeals for donations for Marawi
MANILA, Philippines – To help Filipinos displaced by the ongoing armed conflict in Marawi City, the National Secretariat for Social Action (NASSA)/ Caritas Philippines launched on Monday, May 29, a...
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DSWD: Over 71,000 now displaced due to Marawi crisis
MANILA, Philippines (UPDATED) – The number of people displaced by the armed conflict in Marawi City has climbed to 71,115 or 14,313 families, said the Department of Social Welfare and Development...
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DOTr reviewing implementing rules of Anti-Distracted Driving Act
MANILA, Philippines – After the implementation of the anti-distracted driving law was suspended, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) is now reviewing the law's implementing rules and regulations...
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NDRRMC to honor outstanding efforts in disaster management
MANILA, Philippines – Which municipalities, cities, and provinces deserve to be recognized for their disaster risk reduction and management initiatives?On June 8, the National Disaster Risk Reduction...
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DSWD: Improvements needed in shelters for Marawi evacuees
MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said it will work with local government units (LGUs) and other government agencies to better manage evacuation centers as...
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#SaferRoadsPH: Join the June 7 forum on making Cagayan roads safer
CAGAYAN, Philippines – Do you feel safe while traveling along the roads of Cagayan Valley?In 2014, the Philippine Statistics Authority recorded a total of 682 deaths from motor vehicle crashes in the...
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How to help Marawi evacuees through DSWD
MANILA, Philippines – As the Marawi crisis enters its 10th day, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said it is willing to facilitate donations in cash and in kind for residents...
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Rappler Talk: 'Oplan Balik Eskwela' sa panahon ng martial law sa Mindanao
MANILA, Philippines – The clashes between the military and local terrorists in Marawi City, Lanao del Sur are affecting elementary and high school students in Mindanao.About 5,000 learners fled the...
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Groups call for donations for crisis-hit Marawi
This page will be updated with information on how the public can help, as details come in.MANILA, Philippines (UPDATED) – Various groups are calling for donations after clashes erupted between the...
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Climate groups hit Trump for quitting Paris climate deal
MANILA, Philippines – Non-governmental organizations are still hopeful about combating climate change even as US President Donald Trump pulled out of the Paris climate accord on Thursday, June 1. "It...
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Aid reaches stranded residents in Marawi
MANILA, Philippines – Relief assistance has reached residents stranded inside the besieged Marawi City, Lanao del Sur, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) announced on Friday, June...
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