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WASHINGTON, D.C., United States (AFP) – The United States has given more than 500 million coronavirus vaccines to other countries since the jabs were developed, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Thursday in a statement obtained by AFP. “The United States has now shared over 500 million safe and effective Covid-19 vaccine doses, free of cost, to more than 110 countries and economies around the world — for the sole purpose of saving lives,” Blinken said. Washington aims […]
(Eagle News) — The Department of Finance (DOF) has exempted from donor’s taxes and VAT all kinds of donations – cash, equipment, and relief goods – related to the COVID-19 crisis in the country. It issued Revenue Regulations (RR) No. 9-2020 on the tax benefits of donations made for the purpose of battling COVID-19 pursuant to Republic Act (RA) No. 11469 or the “Bayanihan to Heal as One Act.” The regulation “provides that donations […]
(Eagle News) – The Philippines, through the Office of Civil Defense (OCD), received additional medical supplies from the United States and the Indian community in the Philippines for the country’s frontliners in the campaign against the coronavirus pandemic. The US donated 1,300 cot beds, which were received by Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin from US Ambassador Sung Kim in a turnover ceremony held on April 10 at the Embassy of the United States in Roxas […]
PICTURES BY MAURO PIMENTEL. Agence France-Presse RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (AFP) — There are no good options these days in City of God. Venture out in this densely populated Rio de Janeiro favela, and residents risk exposing themselves to coronavirus. Stay in, and many have nothing to eat. The Brazilian slum rose to fame in 2002, when an acclaimed film of the same name chronicled the violence, crime and stark choices facing young people growing up […]
(Eagle News) – The Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church Of Christ) once again extended help to the Quezon City government by donating PhP 13.2 million worth of personal protective equipment (PPEs), vitamins, disinfectant, and other hospital needs for the city’s frontliners. In a statement, INC General Auditor Glicerio B. Santos Jr., said that the donation was made upon the directive of INC Executive Minister Brother Eduardo V. Manalo to support health care workers and frontliners in […]
(Eagle News)–The Palace on Thursday, April 2, slammed as malicious reports saying Administrative Order No. 27 was issued to allow Senator Bong Go to manage the donations consolidated by the Office of the Civil Defense so he can be given credit for the same. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo also slammed as “untrue” information that said the importation of medical and health items into the country meant for donation are being put on hold at […]
Pledges of monetary and logistical support have started pouring in after the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) issued an appeal for assistance in its sworn mission to “provide hope to the most vulnerable” communities affected by Typhoon Ompong (Mangkhut). As of September 18, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency appeal seeking 2.7 million-Swiss franc (approximately P152 million) to assist 100,000 individuals from the most affected communities in […]
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) appealed for humanitarian aid to help the more than 500,000 people affected by Typhoon Vinta (Tembin), which hit 23 provinces in the Philippines. PRC Chairman Senator Richard Gordon made the appeal as figures on the number of deaths and missing people from the flashfloods and landslides that struck parts of Mindanao continue to rise in the wake of ‘Vinta’. “Rural communities, which are in remote mountainous areas, are the […]
(Eagle News) — The government of India has donated P25 million to the Philippines to support recovery efforts in war-torn Marawi. A statement issued by the Embassy of India said the donation was also in support of the Philippines’ fight against terrorism. “Minister Swaraj had expressed solidarity with the people of the Philippines against terrorism and offered assistance to supplement the ongoing rehabilitation efforts,” the statement dated July 11 said. The donation was coordinated by […]
QUEZON CITY, Philippines (Eagle News) — China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi assured Foreign Affairs Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano during his visit to Beijing that China will continue aiding the Philippines in its fight against terrorism, especially in Mindanao. ”I want to tell the people of the Philippines that whenever difficulties and challenges, China will always stand by your side,” Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said in a joint press conference. China donated ₱590-M worth of […]
QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — Malacañang on Wednesday (February 15) reiterated that the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is not asking for financial donations for the victims of the earthquake that struck Surigao City. Presidential spokesperson Ernesto Abella said that the DSWD has enough funds for such matters. Abella also reminded local government officials to not wait for President Rodrigo Duterte before starting relief operations as the President has made it clear […]
