In this time of constant uncertainty brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, the four-month long quarantine has rendered some of our fellow Filipinos destitute without a stable source of income to provide for their families’ basic necessities. The...
The MDC Class Batch 16 of School of Disciples, announced that they will have their first-ever Relief Operation as their Mission Trip. Their chosen beneficiary is Barangay Malanday, San Mateo Rizal. This trip is the last activity of the Make...
Locked down and quarantined for a couple of months now, the COVID-19 pandemic widely affected a huge part of our community. May it be from work, academics, or even self-care and mental health, it is still a challenge for most of us to adjust and...
Written by Kenneth Narag One of the most serious repercussions of the Covid-19 pandemic is the disruption of children’s education. According to UNICEF, over a billion children are affected by this pandemic globally and are at the risk of...
Jeepney Drivers have appealed to the Philippine government to allow them to resume operation, but the government had only allowed selected routes. As a result of that, many of the Jeepney Drivers resorted to begging on the streets of Manila, and...
In 2019, there were at least 6,000 adolescent children who were living with HIV in the Philippines, most of whom continue to struggle to receive proper care and treatment. As the statistic continues to rise over the years, Filipino-American visual...
Many online food businesses have flourished lately. Meal Bulletin is one of these newly-established online businesses that sell various kinds of desserts. They have an array of sweets like Cassava Cake, Avocado Graham, and Leche Flan. (ALSO...
With the goal of delivering aid to public school students amid the shift to online and blended learning, a citizen-led group has launched EduKonek, an online fundraising drive for the purchase of mobile phones, tablets, and mobile data for schools...
Stunting, the worst form of malnutrition, has been a pervasive concern among Filipino children. In 2019, 28.8% of children below five years old experience malnutrition due to prolonged hunger while the stunting rate among children two years old and...
By Kenjo Mikagami, Mark Lester Cayabyab, Wino Dela Cruz, Hannah Castillo To help support adaptive education implementation in the Philippines this coming school year, multi-awarded youth volunteer organization I am M.A.D. (Making A Difference)...
“Kuya! Bayad Po!” As authorities ease restrictions, jeepney drivers can begin to go back to operation on June 22. However, with no classes in UP Diliman, many of our drivers still have no source of income. With the uncertainty of the...
COVID-19 has left many jobless and hungry. With no idea where to find food in the coming days, the future looks bleak for many. Thankfully, the Bayanihan spirit still shines through; and many brands, organizations, and people have stepped up to help...
WhenInManila.com works with various charities to donate food in kind whenever the opportunity arises. If you would like to help us support these causes, feel free to contact any of the places below for more information on how to send them your...
It is inevitable that we have been put on hold. The COVID_19 pandemic has disrupted almost all of our daily activities, all our routines, and all our plans with friends and family. Unbeknownst to many, the medical community has also been...
New power couple Pia Wurtzbach and Jeremy Jauncey are doing their part to remind everyone that the fight for environmental sustainability and conservation must persist amid a global health pandemic. In collaboration with the World Wide Fund for...
The Victoria Municipal Police Station posted on Wednesday on their official Facebook Page giving tips to netizens on how to avoid rape cases in the Philippines. Even though we have heard plenty of “advice” from the authorities, this...
For most people, art is a form of creative self-expression. But for the prisoners from the Mandaluyong City Jail and New Bilibid Prison, it’s both an outlet and a source of hope. Through the student-driven project Humans of Hope, these...
Save the Children Philippines welcomes the new guidelines of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) that orders barangay leaders and law enforcement officers to treat children who violated curfew regulations under the community...
Victims of Taal volcano eruption in nearby Agoncillo and Lemery towns in Batangas Province received cash assistance from the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) in partnership with PHLPost Area 4. PHLPost Area 4 Director Gilbert Javier offered its Cash...
Restrictions have finally eased in parts of the Philippines, so coffee and tea lovers can look forward to enjoying their favorite drinks from cafes once again. With many having stayed for weeks at home, a refreshing drink is always a great way to...
Save the Children Philippines urges all public and private schools to act on the mounting complaints of sexual harassment and other forms of abuse and violence reportedly committed by faculty and school personnel against their students. Atty....
Written by Jenna Wang Even amidst the lockdown, the Philippine youth remains unyielding in the need to bring awareness to their concerns and make their voices heard. Our youth never fails to come together even if it’s just through online talks...
Save the Children Philippines united with the LGBT+ community and calls on parents, guardians, the general public, and the national and local government to defend and protect the children, regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identity, and...
Since the enhanced community quarantine started, public transportation has become scarce, narrowing down the options of common working people. Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, many Filipino workers have been left to choose between staying home with no...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) has partnered with the Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) in the distribution of Cash for Relief Assistance for “Typhoon Tisoy” for affected communities of Sta. Elena and Prieto Diaz in Sorsogon Province,...