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#ReliefPH: Philippine Red Cross to accept cash donations for Vinta victims
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Tuesday, December 26, appealed for humanitarian aid to help the more than 500,000 people affected by Severe Tropical Storm Vinta (Tembin), which...
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DSWD extends financial aid to families affected by Vinta
MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) extended financial assistance to the families affected by Typhoon Vinta (Tembin).On Monday, December 25, DSWD Region XII...
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What Duterte promised mayors in Vinta-hit Lanao del Norte
MANILA, Philippines – From the air, President Rodrigo Duterte saw the extent of the devastation caused by Severe Tropical Storm Vinta (Tembin) in Lanao del Norte province on his way to a briefing in...
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Holiday rush can lead to road crashes – expert
MANILA, Philippines – Amid the hustle and bustle of the holidays, an expert is reminding everyone that there is a higher chance of road mishaps due to the high volume of vehicular traffic.According to...
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DSWD drive shows 'right and responsible way' to help homeless families
MANILA, Philippines —The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) launched the #HelptheHomelessPH campaign to raise public awareness on the plight of homeless families and how to help...
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[Right Of Way] Christmas Carmageddon?
Welcome to Right Of Way, a video blog on motorist and commuter issues in Metro Manila.Road safety advocate Vincent Lazatin chronicles the challenges and tribulations of navigating the metro.It's the...
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NDRRMC, other government agencies prepare for possible LPA before 2018
MANILA, Philippines – A week after back-to-back cyclones Urduja (Kai-tak) and Vinta (Tembin) hit Visayas and Mindanao, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) placed its...
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How to prepare for floods
MANILA, Philippines – You read on the news that a heavy downpour is expected in your area. Do you know how to prepare for it?As a tropical country, the Philippines has only two "seasons" – it's either...
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UN ready to provide humanitarian assistance to Vinta-hit Mindanao
MANILA, Philippines (UPDATED) – The humanitarian agencies of the United Nations are prepared to help the government address urgent needs in areas that were hit by Severe Tropical Storm Vinta...
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Want free condoms? SafeSpacesPH app tells you where you can get it
MANILA, Philippines – In a country where buying contraceptives remains an issue, how do you protect yourself from unforeseen incidents?This is the question that human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)...
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Iwas Paputok also means a fire-free New Year celebration – BFP
MANILA, Philippines — To intensify fire safety awareness campaign of the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), the Manila Fire District launched "Oplan Iwas Paputok" in Tondo, Manila on Saturday, December...
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DSWD thanks #ReliefPH volunteers
MANILA, Philippines - The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) expressed its gratitude to volunteers who responded to its call for help to repack relief goods at the agency's National...
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Prepare for Agaton, first possible storm of 2018 – NDRRMC
MANILA, Philippines – On New Year’s Eve, December 31, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) urged residents in areas to be affected by the possible first storm of 2018 to...
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VIRAL: AirAsia tagged as 'worst' airline over baggage, PWD assistance fees
MANILA, Philippines – Budget airline AirAsia drew flak on social media as the "worst" and "lousiest" airline after Facebook user Claudette Cledera shared her bad experience during her travel on her...
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Schedule of 2018 activities of Feast of the Black Nazarene of Quiapo
MANILA, Philippines – As the year opens, Black Nazarene devotees prepare for the upcoming Traslacion on January 9, 2018.Millions of devotees of the Nuestro Padre Jesus Nazareno pledge to participate in...
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Netizens slam Sherwin Gatchalian over 'Ulol, Gago' tweets
MANILA, Philippines – While others were posting New Year's messages online, Senator Sherwin Gatchalian exchanged heated tweets with curses and foul words on Twitter while he was in the United States a...
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7-year-old girl from San Juan missing
MANILA, Philippines – A 7-year-old girl from San Juan City remains missing since November 21, 2017.Ayesha Labiaga was last seen wearing a white sando, blue shorts, and blue slippers with a smiley on...
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IN PHOTOS: Flood greets Biliran residents on first day of 2018
MANILA, Philippines – While others spent the first day of 2018 celebrating, some residents from the province of Biliran evacuated their homes after flood hit the town of Kawayan on Monday, January 1....
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Over 3,000 stranded passengers at ports due to Agaton
MANILA, Philippines – At least 3,061 passengers have been stranded in ports due to Tropical Depression Agaton, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said. The PCG recorded this around midnight of Tuesday,...
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Humans of New York's Brandon Stanton to visit Manila
MANILA, Philippines – Humans of New York (HONY) founder Brandon Stanton announced on his Facebook page that he will be in Manila in late January.In a Facebook post on Monday, January 1, Stantos made a...
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