On May 17, 1990, the World Health Organization declassified homosexuality as a mental disorder and recognized it as a natural variant of human sexuality. This milestone now marks an annual celebration of sexual and gender diversity, known as the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT), which helps educate people and raise awareness for the work still needed to combat discrimination against the LGBTQIA+ community.
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WWF-Philippines celebrates the LGBTQIA+ community with Pride for the Planet
In celebration of Pride Month this June, WWF-Philippines, in partnership with Runrio Inc., is holding Pride for the Planet, a virtual run, walk, move, and ride event for the LGBTQIA+ community and allies. The goal of this event is to raise funds to support the conservation efforts of WWF-Philippines.
Rex Education and PPCRV call for voters to discern well, vote according to our values, and be Maka-Pilipinas
With the National Elections just within reach, Rex Education and the Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting (PPCRV) are working together to help educate voters about the values we should be looking for in the leaders we will elect.
INITIATIVE PHILIPPINES LAUNCH RELIEF EFFORT FOR UKRAINE
Initiative, the culturally-driven global communications agency within Mediabrands, have launched a 200 for 2M donation drive for Ukraine, in particular children of Ukraine who are affected by the ongoing conflict.
Shopee extends aid towards Typhoon Agaton Victims together with brand partners and Shopee Xpress
Last April 24, Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, together with its logistics arm Shopee Xpress, teamed up with NORVIC Drugs Corporation and NutriAsia to collect and deliver sanitation kits and refreshments to Visayans affected by Typhoon Agaton.
Why disaster preparedness should be part of your plan
Prioritize your safety during natural calamities by knowing what to do – and doing it
COMELEC and SM Supermalls have launched Let’s Vote PINAS!
Let’s Vote PINAS, a Vote Counting Machine (VCM) Demo and Experience offered to the public by the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) and SM Supermalls, was launched today, April 18, 2022 at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall.
Lider. Ina. Manilena.
Christy Lim, the daughter of the late Mayor Alfredo Lim has declared her candidacy for Mayor this coming 2022 elections. She has decided to join the race for the top post of Manila to continue the legacy of her father and to launch relevant programs that would benefit the majority of the residents.
“Ilaw ng Tahanan” Trends on Twitter during the Second #PiliPinasDebates2022
Twitter launched two new emojis activated by hashtags #NLE2022, #Halalan2022, and #VoteSAFEPilipinas
Senatorial candidates face youth panelists at #AmbagKo voter’s education live interviews
As the election date draws nearer, JCI Philippines, the first nationally organized leadership development organization in Asia, sustains its voter’s education digital initiatives through its Ambag Ko Rehistro Boto campaign.