US actress Angelina Jolie, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) special envoy, gives a statement in Goudebou, a camp that welcomes more than 11,000 Malian refugees… Read more “Angelina Jolie shares voices of Afghans as she opens Instagram account”
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No funds yet for Bayanihan 3, gov’t admits
MANILA (AdChoiceTV News) — While President Duterte’s chief economic manager supports more financial aid to vulnerable sectors amid the prolonged pandemic, he maintains that additional spending should… Read more “No funds yet for Bayanihan 3, gov’t admits”
DSWD and World Vision join hands to end child labor
CHILDREN’S RIGHTS: The Department of Social Welfare and Development and World Vision Development Foundation Inc. seal an agreement for Project Against Child Exploitation on Monday (June 14,… Read more “DSWD and World Vision join hands to end child labor”
Philippines Among First Countries To Receive US Vaccine Surplus; Palace Can’t Say If VFA Fate To Be Affected
“This donation is without any strings attached to it, so to speak,” Philippine Ambassador to the US Jose Manuel Romualdez said. MANILA (AdChoiceTV News) — The Philippines… Read more “Philippines Among First Countries To Receive US Vaccine Surplus; Palace Can’t Say If VFA Fate To Be Affected”
Miss Universe Cameroon praises Filipino student from Isabela who designed her national costume
AdChoiceTV News — Angèle Kossinda of Cameroon has heaped praises for the Filipino fashion student from Isabela who designed her national costume for the Miss Universe pageant.… Read more “Miss Universe Cameroon praises Filipino student from Isabela who designed her national costume”
Angel Locsin apologizes over ‘commotion’ at her birthday’s community pantry
MANILA (AdChoiceTV News) — Angel Locsin offered her apologies after a huge crowd flocked to a community pantry she set up in Brgy. Holy Spirit, Quezon City… Read more “Angel Locsin apologizes over ‘commotion’ at her birthday’s community pantry”
Esperon: Gov’t looking into pantry organizers’ possible links to rebel groups
National Security Adviser Hermogenes Esperon Jr adds that they are also looking into the involvement of some persons who plan to weaponize the community pantries AdChoiceTV News… Read more “Esperon: Gov’t looking into pantry organizers’ possible links to rebel groups”
Community Pantry initiative reached different cities including Province of Laguna
AdChoiceTV News — Another community pantry has opened in support to the initiative that started in Maginhawa, Quezon City. This time, it was put up outside Metro… Read more “Community Pantry initiative reached different cities including Province of Laguna”
LIST: Some Of The Private Companies That Have Committed To Vaccinate Employees For Free
These companies believe that the country’s economy recovery will be much faster if the private sector will do its part in helping the government protect the people… Read more “LIST: Some Of The Private Companies That Have Committed To Vaccinate Employees For Free”
Mother who went viral for using store s demo gadget receives own laptop
AdChoiceTV News — “Nanay” first caught the internet’s attention after netizen Walter So posted a photo of her on Facebook Sunday, using a demo gadget of Powermac… Read more “Mother who went viral for using store s demo gadget receives own laptop”
Over 900 cars paid for each other’s meals at a Dairy Queen drive-thru in Minnesota
AdChoiceTV News — What started as a random act of kindness from one man paying for the car behind him in a Dairy Queen drive-thru resulted in… Read more “Over 900 cars paid for each other’s meals at a Dairy Queen drive-thru in Minnesota”
Too much photo ops? Robredo says they only want donors know where funds went
MANILA, Philippines (AdChoiceTV News)— While Vice President Leni Robredo belied claims that she has been bringing media to her events like relief operations, she admitted that her… Read more “Too much photo ops? Robredo says they only want donors know where funds went”
After Duterte’s insults, Robredo partners’ donation drive soars to more than P50-M
MANILA (AdChoiceTV News) — Vice President Leni Robredo found a silver lining after she was bombarded with insults and unfounded accusations by no less than President Rodrigo… Read more “After Duterte’s insults, Robredo partners’ donation drive soars to more than P50-M”
Despite his own struggles, a man with disability decided to donate money for the victims of Typhoon #UlyssesPH
AdChoiceTV News — One of the employees of the pawnshop in Lipa, Batangas, where the man remitted the money, shared the heartwarming story on social media. “Flex… Read more “Despite his own struggles, a man with disability decided to donate money for the victims of Typhoon #UlyssesPH”
Vice Ganda’s donation drive for typhoon victims raises nearly P900,000
MANILA — Vice Ganda on Tuesday announced that his personal donation drive for victims of Typhoon Ulysses has raised nearly P900,000. On Twitter, the comedy superstar shared… Read more “Vice Ganda’s donation drive for typhoon victims raises nearly P900,000”
Ryan Bang helps stranded 76-year-old South Korean street vendor fly back home
After hearing news about an old South Korean man selling ramen in the streets of Las Piñas, Ryan Bang took it upon himself to help his kababayan… Read more “Ryan Bang helps stranded 76-year-old South Korean street vendor fly back home”
Mega Lotto prize to reach P90 million
MANILA, Philippines — The Mega Lotto 6/45 jackpot is estimated to reach P90 million for tonight’s draw, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) said yesterday. Royina Garma,… Read more “Mega Lotto prize to reach P90 million”
Bashed for tweeting #NasaanAngPangulo, beauty brand CEO raised P1.5 million for typhoon victims
It started with a brave tweet, which was an expression of disappointment and dismay, by the founder and CEO of local makeup company Colourette Cosmetics, Nina Cabrera… Read more “Bashed for tweeting #NasaanAngPangulo, beauty brand CEO raised P1.5 million for typhoon victims”
‘Ano kami, hayop?’ Rodriguez residents lament lack of aid days after typhoon
Residents of Rodriguez, Rizal lamented the lack of assistance, with a number of them yet to receive any relief days after Typhoon Ulysses has passed. The town… Read more “‘Ano kami, hayop?’ Rodriguez residents lament lack of aid days after typhoon”
BREAKING: Iloilo City Dinagyang 2021 CONFIRMED to continue
Iloilo City — Iloilo Festivals Foundation, Inc will continue the Dinagyang 2021 despite of Covid-19 pandemic. Mayor Jerry Treñas confirms the said statement. Iloilo Festivals Foundation, Inc… Read more “BREAKING: Iloilo City Dinagyang 2021 CONFIRMED to continue”