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Moropreneur: Weaving a brighter future for Maguindanao
MANILA, Philippines – Google “Maguindanao,” and the word “massacre” would appear in the search results. The tragic 2009 incident that left 58 journalists and civilians killed, dubbed as the worst case...
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On Marcos centennial, a call to post artworks about martial law atrocities
MANILA, Philippines – On Monday, September 11, Ferdinand Marcos would have turned 100. His family and supporters have kicked off year-long activities to celebrate the Marcos centennial. Artists and...
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LOOK: Flooding hits Davao City due to heavy rain
MANILA, Philippines – Many commuters were stranded at Victoria Plaza along Bajada St in Davao City due to flooding triggered by heavy rain Thursday night, September 7.The area is prone to flooding...
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How the deaf use social media for their advocacies
MANILA, Philippines – When their own family doesn’t know sign language, confusion follows. For deaf children, understanding what their families talk about during lunch or dinner is an everyday...
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VIRAL: Motorist helps elderly woman cross Quezon Avenue
MANILA, Philippines – A viral video showing a motorist helping an elderly woman cross the streets has drawn recognition and praises from netizens. Since Facebook user Jerremie Villanueva posted the...
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Killing of Grade 12 boy raises fears among Baguio students
MANILA, Philippines – Students in Baguio City voiced their concerns over the recent killing of Vaughn Dicang, a Grade 12 student who was reported missing on September 1. Vaughn Dicang's body was found...
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IN PHOTOS: Lumad rally vs killings in Mindanao
MANILA, Philippines – Lumad protesters and activists held a rally amid the killings in their community in front of Camp Crame in Quezon City on Friday, September 8.The demonstration comes after the...
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Human rights and children's groups alarmed at teenager killings
MANILA, Philippines – Human rights activists, children's rights organizations, national minorities, and youth groups staged a protest along Katipunan Avenue in Quezon City on Friday, September 8, to...
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Drug rehab to get P2 billion cut under 2018 nat'l budget
MANILA, Philippines – Senate President Pro Tempore Ralph Recto questioned the P2.31-billion budget cut on the proposed funds for operations of government-run drug rehabilitation centers under the 2018...
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WATCH: How a barrio teacher made learning science easy
MANILA, Philippines – During a typical school afternoon, 40-year old Jennifer Manalo Rojo would dismiss her class for lunch break. "Class, are you ready?" Teacher Jenny would ask the class soon after...
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LOOK: Kids try out 'Master of Disaster' board game
MANILA, Philippines – When you were a child, did you know how to prepare for disasters?Now, kids will have an opportunity to learn about disaster preparedness in a fun way – through a board game.The...
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Companies band together for Marawi relief
MANILA, Philippines – Around 27 companies and over 1,000 employees will come together and volunteer at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) for the annual service marathon called...
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VIRAL: Toddler with no helmet behind motorcycle rider
MANILA, Philippines – Social media users expressed anger over a video showing a toddler aboard a motorcycle, positioned behind the rider and without a helmet.The video, posted by Facebook page Pinoy...
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LGUs told to prepare for Typhoon Talim, low pressure area
MANILA, Philippines – Ahead of the entry of Typhoon Talim into the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) held a pre-disaster risk...
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UP Board of Regents approves GE reform proposal
MANILA, Philippines – The University of the Philippines (UP) Board of Regents (BOR) approved UP Diliman’s proposed General Education (GE) Reform in the 1,330th BOR meeting on September 7, Thursday,...
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#FloodPH Alert: Flooded areas in Metro Manila on September 12
MANILA, Philippines – Ahead of its landfall, Tropical Depression Maring is bringing moderate to heavy rain to the regions of Metro Manila, Central Luzon, Bicol, Calabarzon, and Mimaropa, as well as the...
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Over 100 families evacuated due to flooding in Davao City
DAVAO CITY, Philippines – At least 164 families were evacuated in this city due to flooding caused by heavy rains late Monday night, September 11. Heavy rains caused rivers to swell to critical levels...
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Cop who operates 'colorum' jeepneys threatens MMDA officer
MANILA, Philippines – A policeman apparently met his match when he attempted to intimidate and even "bribe" an officer of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) who apprehended the driver...
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#FloodPH Alert: Flooded areas outside Metro Manila September 12
MANILA, Philippines – Tropical Depression Maring has been affecting not only Metro Manila but also nearby provinces as it made landfall on Tuesday, September 12. Maring landed in the vicinity of...
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Guide to Marikina River's alarm level system
MANILA, Philippines – Whenever heavy rain hits Metro Manila, the water level along the Marikina River is one of the things being closely monitored by local officials.In the past, the bursting of the...
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