In the aftermath of Typhoon Tino, SM Supermalls, through SM Foundation and SM Cares, has launched a nationwide campaign titled “All SM Malls Unite for Cebu,” mobilizing support and solidarity to uplift communities affected by the disaster.
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St. Peter Offers Free Funeral Services for Victims of Typhoon Tino
With the death toll rising to 188, according to the Office of the Civil Defense on Friday morning, 135 of which are from Cebu province, St. Peter Life Plan and Chapels is offering free funeral services to the victims of Typhoon Tino in Cebu, to ease the burden of grieving families and provide support during this difficult time.
TP and COMELEC Join Forces to Empower Voters through Inclusive Registration
TP, a global leader in digital business services, partners with the Philippine Commission on Elections (COMELEC) to implement the latter’s Special Register Anywhere Program (SRAP). TP hosted an on-site voter registration drive at TP Aura, successfully processing hundreds of TP employees along with their family members.
Emergency calls can now be made using messaging apps and social media in Morong, Rizal and Mambajao
Residents and visitors of Morong town in Rizal and the municipality of Mambajao in Camiguin Island can now make emergency calls to their 911 command centers using their preferred messaging apps.
Trans-Led Coalition Launches Simplified Legal Gender Recognition Bill in the Philippines
The bill, drafted by the Society of Trans Women of the Philippines (STRAP) and endorsed by Transmasculine Philippines, Pioneer Filipino Transgender Men Movement (PFTM), and Relentlessly Chase, aims to provide a clear, accessible, and rights-affirming pathway for transgender and gender-diverse Filipinos to change their name and gender marker in official documents.
New Study Shines a Light on the Silent Battles of Filipino Girls and LGBTI Children Online
In a world where children’s lives are increasingly lived online, a new study by Terre des Hommes Netherlands peels back the digital curtain to reveal the quiet suffering of many Filipino girls and LGBTI children. Titled Rainbows in the Dark: Filipino Girls and LGBTI Children in the Fight to End Online Sexual Abuse and Exploitation of Children (OSAEC), the study brings to light deeply personal stories of fear, silence, and resilience.
General Segun says PNP is ready to implement fully integrated emergency response network
Brig. General William O. Segun, newly installed head of the Communications and Electronic Services (CES) of the Philippine National Police (PNP), is set to implement key improvements that will enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the PNP’s Emergency 911 response system during his term.
A Legacy of Trust, A Future of Integrity: AMAES and PPCRV Launch 2025 Elections Command Center
In a significant move ahead of the 2025 national elections, the AMA Education System (AMAES) and the Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting (PPCRV) officially launched the PPCRV Command Center at PLDT Sampaloc, reinforcing a long-standing partnership rooted in transparency, technology, and civic duty.
AMA Rural Bank to DepEd: Remit P1.5B or face legal consequences
AMA Rural Bank of Mandaluyong Inc. (ARB), owned by businessman Amable Aguiluz, has demanded that the Department of Education (DepEd) remit P1.495 billion in unremitted collections from public school teachers, warning of legal action against key officials.
Shopee Warns Public Against Rising Task and Prize Scams
Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, has urged the public to remain vigilant against task and prize scams, with fraudsters using increasingly deceptive tactics to target unsuspecting individuals through SMS and messaging apps.