Register to get more benefits, solo parents urged
IN observance of Solo Parents Week, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) encouraged single parents to register for more assistance and incentives.
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South Korea mourns 10th anniversary of ferry disaster
SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea on Tuesday marked the 10th anniversary of the country's worst-ever maritime disaster, when hundreds of schoolchildren died after the overloaded Sewol ferry capsized and sank.
Energy projects funded by USAID launched
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine government yesterday launched energy projects funded by the US Agency for International Development (USAID), aimed at ensuring continued delivery of service and government operations during calamities.
Nepalis demand safeguards a decade after deadly Everest disaster
KATHMANDU, Nepal — Ten years ago, Nepali mountain guide Dawa Tashi Sherpa was fighting for his life after being hit by an avalanche on Everest which was then the deadliest disaster on the world's highest mountain.
BBM disaster to lose WPS | The Freeman
On top of the hot weather that is scorching us, the hottest topic in the last few weeks/months and in the weeks ahead has/will be the continuous bullying of the Chinese coast guard ships on Philippine’s vessels bringing supplies to Ayungin shoal in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). It is well established and documented that these shoals and many others are within the Philippine territorial waters, but the Chinese Coast Guard and fishing vessels have been permanently intruding in these areas. They have even built permanent structures and an airfield in some of the other islands.
Philippines trains pet dogs for search and rescue
MANILA, Philippines — With her owner holding her leash, Philippine pooch Hazel sniffs through rubble in a simulated search for survivors of a major earthquake in the capital Manila.
Press Release - Accelerate release of aid to farmers amid El Niño devastation -Gatchalian
Senator Win Gatchalian urged the government to fast-track financial support for farmers adversely affected by the onslaught of the El Niño phenomenon, emphasizing that the state weather bureau forecasted that El Niño will further intensify and could reach its peak this month.