As a son of a Persons With Disability or PWD mother, I salute Filipino actor, model and Quezon City representative Alfred Vargas for his "PWeDe!" program. PWeDe! is a program for persons with disabilities (PWDs) that focuses on supporting PWD livelihood centers, offering puhunan programs, and providing wheelchairs and hearing aids to those with special …
Inevitably, there are numerous issues of importance that have taken a backseat because of the ongoing pandemic. One of them is HIV, which has not only been a cause for concern for those in the LGBTQIA+ community, but the entire human race as well. And while the DOH recently announced that HIV cases have gone …
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World Vision’s celebrity ambassadors and advocates will unite for “One Voice for Children”, a one-night inspirational concert that aims to support the child-focused organization’s most vulnerable children and their families and communities. The “One Voice for Children” Virtual Concert will be happening this August 29, 2020 (Saturday), 7PM on World Vision’s official Facebook page. This …
Students across the Philippines showed their support to the children and families affected by the pandemic by participating in World Vision’s 5K Campaign Challenge, a fundraising initiative for the benefit of the child-focused organization’s COVID-19 emergency response. The 5K Campaign Challenge’s goal is to encourage the participating students to fundraise among their peers and relatives …
During the recently held Pride Month, Durex proudly joined the LGBTQIA+ community in their shout for inclusivity and acceptance. Continuing its mission to protect every Filipino from the threats of sexually transmitted diseases such as HIV and AIDS, Durex underscores the importance of using protection during sexual intercourse. To achieve this, they aim to make …
PLDT Home’s live fundraising concert titled “At Home with PLDT: No Learner Left Behind” successfully raised over Php 1 Million worth of funds to help address the challenges of many students, teachers, and schools nationwide as they adapt to the new normal in education and online distance learning. Asia’s Songbird Regine Velasquez-Alcasid and Ogie Alcasid …
The Asia CEO Awards (ACA) and World Vision Development Foundation (WVDF) are set to recognize organizations in the business community which have embraced and exemplified their commitment to society through corporate social responsibility (CSR). WVDF National Director Rommel V. Fuerte said the child-focused humanitarian organization is delighted to launch the CSR Company of the …
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Sec. Leonor Magtolis Briones of the Department of Education (DepEd) commended World Vision's massive educational fund drive "Abutin Na10" that aims to fund the reproduction of self-learning materials and gadgets to help thousands of students facing the new school year yet challenged by the COVID-19 crisis. The education chief asserts that “education must continue” with …
Even during the midst of a pandemic, LGBTQ+ Pride still finds a way to be boldly seen and heard. As the much-anticipated Pride marches and events for the month of June have been cancelled, various LGBTQ+ communities and organizations in the country have turned to the online world to celebrate their colorful parades and protest …
Continue reading Stay Loud and Proud from home with Globe & Pride@Tech
MANILA, Philippines, June 25, 2020 -- Due to COVID-19, many social activities are being turned into online events including an annual Pride March in Manila being enabled by Google Maps this year. “Pride March From Home: United for Covid Relief” is a project led by Pride@Tech, a group of employees from tech companies and community …
