ABS-CBN Foundation’s (AFI) “Pantawid ng Pag-ibig: Isang Daan. Isang Pamilya.” campaign continues to provide relief to Filipinos in need during this community quarantine including members of the transport sector, persons with disability (PWD), and indigenous peoples (IPs). Now on its second phase, “Pantawid ng Pag-ibig” delivers food packs directly to communities as it aims to…
Happening on SM Mall of Asia Arena, the annual celebration of Gabay Guro spearheaded by PLDT and Smart Communication will be on its 12th year. The event will take place on September 22 and there will be over 20,000 teachers will be joining the star-studded event. It is also the official launch of the Gabay…
With the pressing issue of the climate crisis and how sustainability should work harmoniously with economic development, Taiwan has become a leader in many aspects, including green initiatives. Its success has been a result of effective public and private efforts. It is one of the developing countries in Asia that pushes recycling among its residents…
Martin Nievera, the Philippines’ concert king, will lead the performances at the Love Gala 2019 on May 11, 2019, to sing out more courage for the HIV advocacy. Being in the music industry for more than three decades, Nievera supports Love Gala 2019 to use his influence in further raising awareness of the HIV cause.…
PSBank renewed its support in providing for the welfare of visually impaired and special children through its three Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) partners. A total of PhP300,000 was recently turned over by PSBank for the various programs and activities of World Vision, Resources for the Blind, and Chosen Children Village Foundation. The financial support of…
Ever since it was established in the country in 1997, Starbucks has always been known to brew handcrafted beverages for coffee lovers. Since 2012, however, the company has also been brewing opportunities for young Filipinos to better their lives by simply serving Hope in a Bottle. In partnership with Hope in a Bottle, Starbucks Philippines (Rustan Coffee Corporation) has…
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes a$240,000 contribution from the Government of Italy to help 6,500 displaced people in Marawi to rebuild their livelihoods and access nutritious foods. The Government of Italy’s contribution to WFP will support families over three months, providing them with cash assistance in exchange for their participation in livelihoods…
December 1, 2018 is the 30th anniversary of the global commemoration of World AIDS Day. The Red Whistle marks this momentous milestone with #XXXWAD, a series of curated events intended to highlight our partnerships with business, government, and community-based organizations in our bid to “kiss AIDS goodbye.” The Red Whistle has partnered again with Project…
While social media has given us the platform to freely express ourselves, share the most epic experiences to the most relatable thoughts, and connect with a wider network of friends, it sometimes comes with a price—the inevitable wave of online bashers with their own agenda, using their very freedom of social media speech to critique,…
Around 34,000 students from the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) are expected to graduate under the Expanded Students Grants-in-Aid Program for Poverty Alleviation (ESGPPA). The ESGPPA is implemented by the Commission on Higher Education together with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and State Universities and Colleges…