Nearly 280,000 children were reached by the month-long immunization campaign in Eastern Visayas as health authorities worked against measles and rubella.
Local artisans and communities in Leyte could gain new livelihood opportunities through the production of school bags made from locally available abaca fiber.
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources is planning to build more sustainable communities and promote environmental projects nationwide to support the upcoming funding replenishment of the Global Environment Facility.
The Philippine Red Cross and Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office have collaborated in launching a bloodletting event that would provide sufficient blood reserves nationwide.
The Philippines' participation during the World Economic Forum was a success as Davos attendees acknowledged the country's openness to investments and other foreign businesses.