DAVAO CITY (June 29)-The Philippine Embassy in Israel has received overwhelming praise from Filipino community leaders and organizations for its swift and compassionate action during the recent Iran-Israel conflict. Among those who commended the embassy was Winston Santos, head of the organization HAMERCAZ LE FILIPINIM. In a statement issued on June 27, Santos described the … [Read more...] about Filipino community hails Philippine Embassy in Israel for swift, compassionate response amid Iran-Israel conflict
‘Sa Likod ng Tsapa’ hits Philippine Cinemas August 13 — A gripping look behind the badge
QUEZON CITY, Philippines (June 22) — After passing the evaluation of the Cinema Evaluators Association of the Philippines (CEAP), the much-anticipated docu-drama Sa Likod ng Tsapa (Behind the Badge) is set for a nationwide theatrical release starting August 13, 2025, distributed by Solar Entertainment. Produced by POP Moviehouse and written and directed by Editha Z. Caduaya, … [Read more...] about ‘Sa Likod ng Tsapa’ hits Philippine Cinemas August 13 — A gripping look behind the badge
Habagat brings scattered rains and thunderstorms to Mindanao
DAVAO CITY (June 11) -The southwest monsoon, locally known as “habagat,” continues to drench parts of the Philippines – including Mindanao – with periods of rain and thunderstorms. According to the state weather bureau PAGASA, Mindanao will experience cloudy skies with rain showers as the habagat persists. Residents in eastern and southeastern Mindanao should be alert: some … [Read more...] about Habagat brings scattered rains and thunderstorms to Mindanao
Chief Justice Gesmundo calls for safer online space for Filipino children
DAVAO CITY (June 5)--- Chief Justice Alexander G. Gesmundo has reiterated the Supreme Court’s (SC) firm commitment to protect children from online sexual abuse and exploitation (OSAEC), citing key judicial reforms and strategic partnerships that strengthen the country’s legal framework for child protection. Speaking at the SaferKidsPH Culminating Event held on June 3, 2025, … [Read more...] about Chief Justice Gesmundo calls for safer online space for Filipino children
UNICEF Raises Alarm Over Rising HIV Infections Among Adolescent Girls: Calls for Comprehensive Education and Prevention Efforts
DAVAO CITY (June 3) -The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has sounded a global alarm over the escalating rates of HIV infections among adolescent girls and young women, emphasizing the urgent need for comprehensive education and prevention strategies to address this growing public health concern. UNICEF found out that in 2023, approximately 96,000 girls aged 15–19 … [Read more...] about UNICEF Raises Alarm Over Rising HIV Infections Among Adolescent Girls: Calls for Comprehensive Education and Prevention Efforts
