No pause for PAWS: The rescued animals adoption drive continues amid the pandemic
Even with the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) ravaging the country, the hardworking volunteers at the Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) continue to find homes for animals rescued from life-threatening accidents and abusive owners.
Tanghalang Pilipino: Theater surviving despite pandemic
The resident drama company of the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) already has a three-year production plan prepared when the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) halted everything.
Catholic schools, PLDT work to expand e-learning support
The Catholic Educational Association of the Philippines (CEAP) tapped telecommunications giant PLDT to further improve their eLearning programs with enterprise-grade online applications and connectivity solutions for their members, PLDT announced in a statement on Monday.
Study centers launch ‘holistic’ online programs for students affected by Covid-19
A group of study centers in Metro Manila have recently transitioned professional, academic and spiritual programs for students to online in support of those affected by the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic.
ILO concerned over repatriated migrant workers, calls for reintegration policies
The Geneva-based International Labor Organization has expressed concern over the fate of tens of millions of migrant workers forced to return home after losing their jobs due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Food programs for children to continue amid pandemic – Nograles
The government will continue to implement food programs for children despite the Covid-19 pandemic, an official said.
Filipinos abroad with Covid-19 breach 8,300 mark
The Department of Foreign Department (DFA) announced Monday that the total number of Filipinos abroad with Covid-19 had reached 8,301.
5,490 Pinoys abroad infected with COVID-19 – DFA
5,490 Filipinos overseas are COVID-19 the Department of Foreign Affairs confirmed on Friday.
425 local government units buy P5.8B in agri products to help farmers, fisherfolk
The Department of Agriculture (DA) said local government units (LGUs), cooperatives and community leaders had purchased a total of P5.8 billion worth of farm and fishery products to help farmers and fisherfolk.
DOST continues study on VCO, other natural products for Covid-19 treatment
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) said Wednesday that it would continue to conduct studies on virgin coconut oil and other natural products to be used as therapeutics to potentially speed up the recovery of Covid-19 patients.
Virtual communities on the rise amid quarantine
The quarantine situation has resulted in the rise of virtual communities where people talk about everyday necessities while safely locked at home.
UST students get free pocket Wi-Fi for online classes
In a press release, UST said 5,000 lines of “Smart Bro” data plans with 8GB of data were made available to students enrolled in the second term of Academic Year 2019-2020.
YAY! Taguig allows swimming pools to reopen under strict regulation
However, gyms, playgrounds, basketball courts and “other places of leisure” remain closed.
Truck body maker Centro designs anti-Covid-19 dividers for utility vehicles
Leading truck body builder Centro Manufacturing Corp. has developed anti-Covid-19 dividers for utility vehicles (UV). The dividers will be installed at three production facilities in Novaliches, Cavite and Marilao.
New Jolo bishop ordained in a nearly empty cathedral
The new bishop said he wanted his consecration Mass to be “no thrills, no frills but plain and simple, pure, and meaningful consecration. Considering the COVID-19 restrictions, his wishes weren’t hard to fulfill.
Army joins Agriculture department’s ‘Plant, Plant, Plant’ campaign
The Philippine Army has joined the Department of Agriculture’s “Plant, Plant, Plant” urban agriculture program.