Jessica Sanchez, Jennifer Hudson to headline ‘Pinoy Relief’ at the MSG
Former American Idols Jessica Sanchez and Jennifer Hudson will be performing at the Pinoy Relief Benefit Concert at the Madison Square Garden in New York City tonight to aid the victims of Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda), More...
Philippines: Post-Typhoon Tacloban ripe for infectious disease outbreaks
Health officials in the Eastern Visayas report seeing increased numbers of three infectious diseases in the region of Tacloban, Leyte and other Typhoon Yolanda ravaged areas, according to a Philippine Information More...
Angels in the Sky: Hybrid Planes to Bring Disaster Relief in a Compact Package
The recent devastation in the Philippines in the wake of Typhoon Haiyan has highlighted the desperate need for aircraft that can deliver aid and supplies to disaster-hit areas that do not have easy access. Almost More...
Typhoon Yolanda death toll nears 6,000, Justin Bieber visits Tacloban
The death toll from super typhoon “Yolanda” (Haiyan) rose to 5,936 (5,582 from the Eastern Visayas) while the affected persons have reached 12 million, according to the latest numbers from the National More...
A month post-Typhoon Yolanda, DOH warns of possible spikes in dengue fever
It’s been about one month since Super-Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) ripped through the Central Philippines causing massive devastation and loss of life. Photo/CDC-James Gathany Now Philippine health officials are More...
Anne Curtis ‘unselfie’ graces cover of Preview magazine
Just weeks after her drunken outburst at a Taguig City bar made headlines everywhere, and just days after her Twitter statement and apology was posted, the Philippines “Princess of All Media” is the More...
Philippines death toll due to Typhoon Yolanda now at 5,796, health officials check Leyte’s water systems after outbreak of diarrhea
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported Saturday morning the new “partial official death toll” numbers due to Super-Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda). Leyte, PhilippinesImage/© More...
New Atheist billboards attack Bible, Prayer, Religion, blasting Pope Francis over Philippines support
The most recent billboard campaign from the American Atheists attacks Christianity and Pope Francis on responding to natural disasters, like the typhoon in the Philippines. Sending money is more important than prayer More...
Philippines: Typhoon Yolanda death toll now at 5,680, scores found dead under San Juanico bridge
The official death toll from Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) in the Philippines was updated to 5,680, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) Tuesday. The NDRRMC also says the More...
Philippines: Eastern Visayas death toll at 5,240, businesses and hospitals begin to reopen in Tacloban
The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) confirmed that death toll has reached 5,240 in Eastern Visayas as of Tuesday afternoon, according to the Philippines News Agency Nov. 27. Image/CIA Citing More...
Manny Pacquiao dismantles Brandon Rios in Macau as Tacloban fans cheer
Has the Pride of the Philippines lost it? Not at all most boxing experts would say after the pounding Manny Pacquiao gave Brandon Rios last night in Macau, China, which has prompted more chatter about a future fight More...
Philippines: Health officials verifying deaths due to tetanus and leptospirosis
Reports of deaths due to infectious diseases are now being confirmed as Assistant Health Secretary Dr. Eric Tayag tweeted that fatalities due to tetanus and leptospirosis is confirmed on Thursday. Computer Screen More...
Philippines: Mass vaccination campaign launched in Tacloban, Cebu
In an effort to prevent infectious disease outbreaks among the vulnerable in the hardest hit areas of the Philippines in the wake of Super-Typhoon Haitan (Yolanda), the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Philippines More...
Philippines ‘Typhoon Yolanda’ death toll nears 4,000
The latest numbers from the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reveals the number of confirmed dead in the wake of Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) is closing in on the 4,000 mark. In an More...
Stephen Colbert promotes Convoy of Hope raising over $100K with ‘Colbert Bump’
The famous Comedy Central talk show host encouraged his fans to support Springfield’s Convoy of Hope, which is currently working to help victims of the massive typhoon in the Philippines. Stephen Colbert mocked More...
The Empire State Building dons the colors of the Philippines flag
The world famous 103-story skyscraper located in Midtown Manhattan, New York City will be lit up with the colors of the Philippines flag Friday and Saturday night, according to the official Empire State Building More...
Philippines ‘official’ death toll from Typhoon Yolanda now at 3,621:NDRRMC
After seeing reports of a possible 10,000 fatalities in the city of Tacloban flood the internet over the past several days, the police official responsible for saying that number has been “relieved from his More...
Jessica Sanchez to perform concert to raise money for Typhoon Yolanda victims
Singing superstar and American Idol Season 11 runner-up, Jessica Sanchez has announced she will be performing a concert to raise funds to help the victims of Typhoon Yolanda in the Philippines. Jessica SanchezImage/Video More...
Angel Locsin and Anne Curtis assist in the relief of Typhoon Yolanda victims
With all the devastation surrounding Typhoon Yolanda, it’s great to see the celebs come out and get their hands dirty to help out those less fortunate. Angel Locsin working with the Red CrossImage/Angel Locsin More...
Philippines DOH Sec. Ona: ‘Risk for diarrhea, respiratory illnesses, leptospirosis and influenza outbreaks remain high’
In the wake of the destruction from Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan), the Philippines Department of Health (DOH) announced in a press release Nov. 13, the deployment of medical teams, both domestic and international, to More...
