Autism Awareness Day: Debunking myths about autism

Kurt Romariz 04/02/2024

The United Nations (UN) General Assembly in 2007 adopted a resolution to commemorate World Autism Awareness Day annually on April 2. The day serves as a platform to educate the general public about the importance of raising…

JCI Manila reinforces support for cerebral palsy awareness advocacy with a symposium and book launch

05/04/2023

Premiere leadership development organization JCI Manila has strengthened its support for cerebral palsy awareness by launching a three-series book that would help more people understand the condition and provide support for families of those born with it.…

DOTr launches information awareness campaign on rights of sea passengers

Irene R. Sino Cruz 09/05/2019

CEBU CITY — The Department of Transportation (DOTr) launched Thursday morning (September 5) an information awareness campaign on sea passengers. Aside from DOTr, the Maritime Industry Authority (Marina), the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA), and the Philippine Coast…

Wurtzbach to public: Be a volunteer of a cause you are passionate about

Michelle Joy Padayhag 07/08/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — “Try to volunteer.” This was the message of Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach during her visit at the LoveYourself White House Center in Cebu City last weekend.  “If you feel passionate about something,…

Cebu’s tourism stakeholders urged to cooperate to deter terrorist threats

Rosalie O. Abatayo 04/15/2019

OSLOB, Cebu — Terrorism is a danger that may plague Cebu, if stakeholders and officials are caught off guard. Colonel Noel Baluyan, commander of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Task Force Sugbo, has urged communities,…

DVMF eyes rabies-free Cebu City as it gears up for Rabies Awareness month

Immae Lachica 03/03/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City as a rabies free city. This is the goal of the city’s Department of Veterinary Medicine and Fisheries (DVMF) as it prepares for this month’s Rabies Awareness celebration. Dr. Alice Utlang,…

‘Trapik’ stage play to raise awareness on child trafficking

Gerard Vincent Francisco 10/16/2018

THE Children’s Legal Bureau (CLB) will be sponsoring an event that aims to bring awareness about the dangerous implications of cybersex and child pornography. The three plays will be performed from November 17 to 25 at the…

Diabetes: Time’s running out

Life 08/26/2018

Proper education and awareness is key to stem rising numbers of Filipinos with diabetes IN THE FACE of advancements in medical treatments and technology, diabetes remains a prevalent chronic disease that afflicts a huge number of Filipinos.…

Celebration focuses on awareness

Futch Anthony Inso 08/01/2018

FAMILY PLANNING MONTH In observance of the Family Planning Month this August, the Department of Health in Central Visayas (DOH-7) emphasizes to the public the health and well-being of future mother through proper awareness and use of…

Task force gets P40M to spread awareness on federalism — Roque

Inquirer.net 07/26/2018

AN initial amount of P40 million was allotted for an intergovernmental task force tasked to raise public awareness on federalism, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said on Thursday. “I can confirm that there is an inter-governmental task force…

Run for Autism Awareness Challenge slated July 15

Ray Charlie Diaz 06/21/2018

IN LINE for the celebration of the World Disability Week on the third week of July, the Parent’s Reach Foundation Inc. (PRFI), in partnership with the SM City Cebu and the Rotary Club of Cebu- Fuente (RCCF),…

DepEd Talisay to conduct seminars on child abuse awareness

John Michael Aroa 06/01/2018

The Department of Education (DepEd)- Talisay City Division will conduct awareness seminars this month to educate the public about child abuse. “We are strengthening the child protection policy because we don’t tolerate any kind of abuse to…

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