Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series Makes First Ever Philippine Stop to Kick off 11th Season

The biggest event of the season makes its highly-anticipated debut in the Philippines! Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series kicks off its 11th season in El Nido, Palawan, on April 12th – 13th, 2019. This year, the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series makes its regional debut in three brand new locations on its seven-stop global tour:

• April 13  – El Nido, Palawan, Philippines – (NEW)
• May 12 – Dublin, Ireland – (NEW)
• June 2 – Polignano a Mare, Italy
• June 22 – São Miguel, Azores, Portugal
• July 14 – Beirut, Lebanon – (NEW)
• August 24 – Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
• September 14 – Bilbao, Spain

Twenty-four (24) professional male and female cliff divers from eighteen (18) nationalities take off for the clear emerald waters of the Small and Big Lagoon in Miniloc Island, including record champions Rhiannan Iffland (AUS) and Gary Hunt (GBR). However, each stop will feature four (4) wildcard divers seeking to earn their way up the ranks.

Italian Contribution To Support Families Affected By Conflict In Marawi

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes a $240,000 contribution from the Government of Italy to help 6,500 displaced people in Marawi to rebuild their livelihoods and access nutritious foods.

The Government of Italy’s contribution to WFP will support families over three months, providing them with cash assistance in exchange for their participation in livelihoods projects focused on fisheries and farming,

“WFP is grateful to the Government of Italy for their continued generous support to our recovery operations to address the food security and nutrition needs of communities affected by the Marawi crisis,” said Stephen Gluning, WFP Representative and Country Director. “Thanks to Italian support, WFP will be able to provide conditional cash assistance to 6,500 beneficiaries, complementing the Philippine Government’s operations.”

Angkas Gets Massive Support From Commuters, Lawmakers, Celebs, And Various Groups

Popular app-based ride-hailing service Angkas has been getting overwhelming support from commuters, lawmakers, government officials, celebrities, and various other groups in light of the recent TRO issued by the Supreme Court in favor of the LTFRB.

The massive support that Angkas has been getting was evident in a free concert that the ride-hailing service held last Saturday at the Quezon City Circle main stage. Thousands of people--all Angkas customers and supporters--went to the free concert that featured top celebrities such as Nadine Lustre, Sam Concepcion, Hale, Ella Cruz, Shanti Dope, Mayonnaise, Quest, Ex Battalion, Gab Valenciano, and Andrew E.

Angkas Complies With SC TRO As Angkas Riders Join Unity Ride To Decry Gov't Discrimination

Around a thousand Angkas riders, who suddenly found themselves at the receiving end of LTFRB apprehensions, joined a massive Unity Ride this Sunday as they decry the LTFRB's continued drive to shut down their operations permanently. 

The Unity Ride, which denounced government discrimination of motorcycle riders, saw around 2,000 bikers from different motorcycle clubs in Metro Manila and nearby provinces going from the Kalayaan Shrine on EDSA, heading northward towards Centris near Quezon Avenue, then making a U-turn to head back to the Kalayaan Shrine. 

Banca ni DV project turns over 20 to augment fishermen's livelihood in Lian, Batangas

DV Boer Farm International Corporation, headed by its CEO Dexter Villamin, formally donated today some 20 bancas to fishermen in Barangay Matabungkay during a turnover ceremony held at Matabungkay Beach Hotel and attended by AFP, PAF, and DSWD officials, along with media attendees, mostly from national dailies and news networks.

The bancas, produced by workers from Barangay Hukay in Calatagan, are part of the total 50 "Banca ni DV" to be distributed in Lian, Batangas in line with Oplan Pamamalakaya. The other 30 will be given out soon to fishermen residing in Brgy San Diego.

Movement Against Malaria: Conquering A Dreaded Disease

Back in the 90s, the Philippines used to be a hotbed of Malaria cases. Two decades in, the country is close to becoming totally Malaria-free.

Health officials and health advocates, however, believe that there is still much to accomplish to completely rid the country of this dreaded disease.

in the Kapihan sa Manila Hotel held last Monday, Department of Health (DOH) national Malaria coordinator Dr. Raffy Deray stressed that the country is definitely on its way to being Malaria-free, thanks to the efforts of some private-sector health advocates who have worked hand-in-hand with the government to curb the dreaded disease.

ANGKAS BUHAY: 1st Ever Motorcycle Ambulance To Hit The Streets

Anniversary Safety Fiesta calls for maiden batch of paramedic volunteers

Angkas, the fastest-growing motorcycle-hailing app service in the Philippines, has revealed plans to come up with the very first motorcycle ambulance service in the country.

Dubbed "Angkas Buhay," the groundbreaking ambulance service aims to provide first aid on-the-spot for emergency cases or immediate transport of doctors to the patient. In this regard, Angkas is inviting existing driver-partners and new sign-ups to join the pilot program in Metro Manila to train as volunteer paramedics.

Initially a collaboration between Angkas, Our Lady of Guadalupe Colleges (OLGC), and Victor R. Potenciano Medical Center (VRP) in Mandaluyong City, Angkas Buhay will pioneer an intensive training course for Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT-certified) drivers.