First responders

By Paulynn Sicam | February 12, 2019 - 12:00am

While we in Manila and elsewhere were ushering in the New Year, dampened somewhat by the rains that had already given us a wet Christmas, the Bicol Region was being pummeled by a storm called Usman.

Health And Family

Pope envoy surprises IEC youth volunteers

January 27, 2016 - 9:00am

“It’s like the Pope was here with us.”

Hope in blue and white Compassion knows no bounderies

Hope in blue and white Compassion knows no bounderies

By Ida Anita Q. del Mundo | October 31, 2015 - 10:00am

November 8 is a very memorable and important date for the members of the Tzu Chi Foundation Philippines.

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More volunteers needed for APEC

By Michael Vencynth H. Braga/NSA | August 2, 2015 - 10:00am

The Cebu organizing committee for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) is still looking for at least 150 more volunteers to augment the workforce during APEC meetings which will start on August 22.

CSC taps NGO to fight red tape

By Michael Punongbayan | July 26, 2015 - 10:00am

The Civil Service Commission (CSC), pushing for the enlistment of more volunteers in the fight against red tape, has joined hands with a watchdog group to monitor the government’s frontline services.

Tzu Chi Foundation: A force of kindness

By Jose Paolo S. dela Cruz | September 23, 2014 - 12:00am

Almost a year has passed since the Bohol earthquake (Oct. 15) and Super Typhoon Yolanda (Nov. 8) hit the Philippines, but there in Sansia in Taiwan, in an impressive workshop, the volunteers before me are still hard...

City police chief relieves station commanders

By Bryner L. Diaz | February 22, 2014 - 12:00am

At least three Cebu City police station commanders will be relieved from their post starting today, the Cebu City Police Office director said.

And homes for all

December 29, 2013 - 12:00am

The inherent kindness of men is all the more felt during the holiday season. Many people go out of their way feeding street children every Christmas Day. There are individuals, however, who go beyond the streets,...

Volunteers earn improved health and longer life

By Mylene Mendoza-Dayrit | November 26, 2013 - 12:00am

Getting benefits for yourself is the last thing on your mind when you volunteer.

Health And Family

PPCRV admits shortage of volunteers

By Evelyn Macairan | October 27, 2013 - 12:00am

The Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting (PPCRV) yesterday admitted that they are having difficulty in finding volunteers for Monday’s barangay elections as many of their poll watchers are candidates...