From dreams to words
Have you ever wondered how a simple desire to see your name in print can lead to a lifelong love affair with words? Elizabeth Joy Serrano-Quijano certainly did. Her writing journey began with a humble…
Helpline, platform combat online child exploitation
The Council of Welfare of Children and EPCAT Philippines have signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen their collaboration in combating child exploitation and in supporting vulnerable children. CWC is an agency under the Department…
DOH, WHO launch cancer program framework
The Department of Health and the World Health Organization launched on Wednesday the National Integrated Cancer Control Program strategic framework. The NICCP framework outlines the mission of the National Integrated Cancer Control Council with emphasis…
Don’t use mental retardation for intellectual disability, say health experts
It’s not correct to refer to “intellectual disability” as “mental retardation,” according to health experts. “Hindi siya politically correct kasi nga ginagawa itong pangungutya, pagde-define sa mga bata o mga taong may intellectual disability (It’s…
DPWH completes flood control, slope wall, road projects
The Department of Public Works and Highways has completed the construction of flood control infrastructure in Candon, Ilocos Sur, slope protection walls for a road in Laur, Nueva Ecija and a road in Polongui, Albay.…