Kindergarten teacher Lolita Akim fires up five standing fans with three more at the ready as she fights to hold the attention of her pint-sized pupils in Manila's soaring heat.

DigiPlus Interactive, through its social development arm BingoPlus Foundation, has committed P100 million in 2024 to support education, disaster relief and livelihood programs, benefitting the lives ...

BEYOND its combat and defense missions, the Philippine Army is widely recognized for its humanitarian contributions, particularly in the aftermath of natural disasters. The Philippines, situated in ...

Her dedication was put to the test when Severe Tropical Storm Kristine hit in 2024. With power lines down and thousands of residents affected, Calasin played a crucial role in restoring service.

In October last year, a barge carrying over 11,000 metric tons of coal ran aground near San Salvador Island while seeking shelter from Severe Tropical Storm “Kristine” (international name ...

Following Typhoon Kristine, DigiPlus allocated P37 million in emergency aid, delivering critical relief, rebuilding support, and sustainable livelihood assistance to affected communities. This ...

MANILA, Philippines — When Severe Tropical Storm Kristine hit Bugaan West Integrated School in Laurel town in Batangas, only the stage remained visible. The rest of the structures were covered ...

Photo from Fulton County Sheriff’s Office. Reports of damage are coming in after a storm brought high winds to Johnson County on Wednesday night, the Daily Journal reported. In Franklin ...

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) and the Iligan City government distributed PHP1.7 million in financial assistance to 69 families affected by ...

“The successive occurrences of Typhoons Kristine, Leon, Marce, and Ofel from November to December in 2024 and the strike of freak rains in the first week of January 2025 have severely damaged some ...

Kristine Barnett is at the center of a controversial legal case involving her adoptive daughter, Natalia Grace. In 2012, she had Natalia's age legally altered from 8 to 22, claiming the child was ...

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