Rapid Relief for Victims of the Mount Kanlaon Eruption
JULY 8, 2024
Natural disasters are among the most devastating events that can shatter the fabric of a community. On June 3, 2024, the residents of the Pontevedra region in Negros Occidental found themselves at the mercy of such a calamity when Mount Canlaon, a volcano that had lain dormant for nearly two decades, suddenly roared back to life around 6:51 pm. The eruption rained down a torrent of stones and sulfur on the nearby villages, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake.
Cleanliness and Healthy Habits: Promoting Hand Hygiene in Schools
JUNE 24, 2024
In 2016, the Department of Education issued DEPED Order No. 10, the "Policy and Guidelines on the Comprehensive Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene in Schools (WINS) Program." This directive aimed to improve access to adequate water supply, functional toilets, and effective hygiene promotion in schools, recognizing the vital importance of WASH in supporting the learning outcomes of children.
Vibrant Hues and Bountiful Harvest: The Pahiyas Festival in Lucban
JUNE 22, 2024
Lucban, Quezon Province - The streets of Lucban were awash in a vibrant tapestry of colors and cultures as the renowned Pahiyas Festival once again unfolded in this picturesque town.
M Lhuillier Celebrates the Bounty of Calauag's Mud Crabs: The Alimango Festival
JUNE 21, 2024
Calauag, Quezon Province - The vibrant Alimango Festival, also known as the Katang Festival, once again filled the streets of Calauag with color, music, and the lively celebration of the town's abundant mud crab (alimango/katang) population.