The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
Where Does The DSWD Calamity Fund for Boracay go? The Calamity fund for Boracay will be used for the following: Cash for work – P77 million Sustainable livelihood program-livelihood assistance grant-P250 million Aids to individuals in crisis situation (AICS) – 80 million Under the AICS, one can avail of transportation, medical, educational and … Read more
Free HIV Testing In The Philippines Quezon City in the Philippines offers Free HIV Testing and Counseling. It is Confidential and Fast. You can go to the following Non-Discriminatory Facilities for free HIV Testing and Free Counseling: A.J. Maximo Social Hygiene Clinic (Maagap St. Novaliches QC) Project 7 Social Hygiene Clinic (Project 7 QC) Batasan … Read more
The National Heritage Month is held in the month of May of every year. The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) is tasked to conserve and promote the nation’s cultural and historical heritage. National Heritage Month was declared by then President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo by virtue of Proclamation No.439 to be … Read more
Philippine Endangered Species Day is celebrated today as a day to remind us about the importance of protecting endangered species. May 18 is celebrated around the world as Endangered Species Day. Animal Conservationists pointed out that animals are not medicine, jewelry or clothes. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species listed the Philippine Tamaraw as … Read more
The 2018 Palarong Pambansa being held in the province of La Union seems to show that the National Capital Region will once again top the medal tally and continue to dominate the event. As of April 19, the national capital region already has 40 gold followed closely by region VI with 29 gold. Only two … Read more