“I can assure you, public service is a stimulating, proud and lively enterprise. It is not just a way of life, it is a way to live fully.”
--Lee H. Hamilton
By Alex P. Vidal
NEW YORK CITY -- It’s not good for the memory of the late former Justice Secretary Raul M. Gonzalez Sr. that nobody from his offspring is being considered by leading political parties today for a higher elective position in the May 2019 elections.
BPI Foundation and World Wide Fund for Nature Philippines announced the culmination of “Climate-Proofing Agricultural Landscapes” or AgriClima, their joint initiative promoting climate-smart agriculture.
Manila Mayor Joseph Estrada on Thursday led the celebration of the Annual Family Planning Month to raise awareness and access of Manileños to various family planning methods at the Universidad De Manila.
Speaking before hundreds of parents, health workers and students, the Manila chief executive also urged the couples in the audience to be open-minded on family planning because the growing population is a main concern of the city government.
Through the initiative of the global humanitarian organization Action Against Hunger, restaurants have come together to fight child malnutrition.
Called “Restaurants Against Hunger,” the campaign runs from October 1 to December 1, 2018. During this period participating restaurants will be donating a portion of the sale of specially marked dishes on their menu to projects combating child malnutrition in the Philippines.
To help ensure the health of the country’s marine ecosystem, Gold Seas Tuna Chunks under General Nutrifoods Philippines Inc. recently embarked on the “Sea of Life” coral reef conservation project.
The “Sea of Life” is an artificial reef installation positioned along the shores of Tingloy, Batangas that covers about 1,000 square meters.
by Robbie Pangilinan
Tacloban City is the place to be – as proven at the 29th Philippine Travel Mart held on August 31 to September 2 at the SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City.
Residents of Boracay Island recently received relief assistance at a gift-giving activity conducted by Smart Communications, PLDT-Smart Foundation, and Alagang Kapatid Foundation Inc.
Initiated by Smart’s sales and distribution group, “Alay sa Boracay” held at One Central provided locals and members of the Ati community with supplies and means to augment their livelihood.
