Day: April 14, 2025

Manila: The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is providing psychosocial assistance to individuals in crisis through the Wireless Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (WiSupport) program, a senior agency official said on Monday. ‘WiSupport is a psychosocial support program of DSWD designed to address the mental health and psychosocial needs of our kababayans (people). From the very start, this program was pursued to provide those in need access to platforms where they can express their mental health concerns and seek psychosocial support,’ Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao said in a news release. According to Philippines News Agency, the program was

Manila: The Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) reminded transportation companies and operators that only content rated ‘G’ (General Patronage) and ‘PG’ (Parental Guidance) are allowed for showing inside public utility vehicles (PUV). According to Philippines News Agency, the MTRCB stated that the policy is mandated under its Memorandum Circular No. 03-2024 which classifies common carriers as ‘movie theaters’ for regulatory purposes. This regulation aims to ensure that content remains appropriate and does not negatively impact minors who may be traveling with their families. The MTRCB has urged passengers to report any violations of this policy through the

Zamboanguita: Marine Conservation Philippines (MCP), a non-government organization based in Negros Oriental, has made significant strides in tackling plastic pollution by collecting approximately 13 million pieces of plastic from the province’s beaches over the past decade. According to Philippines News Agency, S¸ren Lund Knudsen, the founder and president of MCP, emphasized the ongoing challenge posed by the irresponsible use of plastics. He highlighted the detrimental impact of ocean plastics on the health and prosperity of the Philippines’ fisheries. Knudsen explained that plastic breaks down into smaller fragments when exposed to sunlight and other elements, leading to ingestion by fish, thereby

Manila: A total of 3,572 jobseekers were able to find employment after they were hired on the spot at job fairs nationwide from January to early April this year, a labor official said Monday. According to Philippines News Agency, in a Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon briefing, Assistant Secretary Patrick Patriwirawan Jr. stated that these applicants were hired during 128 job fairs organized by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) since the start of 2025. Patriwirawan, who is also the officer-in-charge of DOLE’s Bureau of Local Employment (BLE), mentioned, “From January to April, we have already conducted 128 job fair activities.

Antipolo: The Diocese of Antipolo is inviting the Catholic faithful to join the 2025 Alay Lakad this week, as it attempts a Guinness World Record for the “largest gathering for a walking spiritual pilgrimage in 12 hours”. According to Philippines News Agency, Antipolo Bishop Ruperto Santos has asked Filipinos to participate in the 17-kilometer walk from Metro Manila to the International Shrine of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage, also known as Antipolo Cathedral, in Rizal province. The pilgrimage is scheduled from 6 p.m. on April 17 (Maundy Thursday) to 6 a.m. on April 18 (Good Friday). Bishop Santos