More than 70 percent of the eligible population in Metro Manila is expected to be vaccinated by the end of September, Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman Benhur Abalos said Wednesday, Sept. 1. On-site vaccination at Katarungan Village in Brgy. Poblacion, Muntinlupa (MunCoVac)...
The national government is 'still on track" as far as its coronavirus disease (COVID-19) containment plan is concerned, Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque said during a virtual press briefing Wednesday, Sept. 1. The COVID-19 case projections presented by Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque during...
Before allowing vaccinated individuals to avail of dine-in and personal care service in areas under modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ), a certain target in vaccination must be reached first, according to Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman Benhur Abalos. MMDA...
Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque taunted opposition senators on Wednesday, Sept. 1, calling them "desperate" as the latter continue to make noise about the purchase of alleged overpriced personal protective equipment (PPEs) by the current administration. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque...
Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque has apparently disagreed with his boss President Duterte on the need to publicly discuss a "weighty" issue. MEA CULPA--Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque admits that he needs to lose weight during a virtual press briefing on Sept. 1, 2021 (Screenshot from...
More Filipino consumers are becoming aware of the health benefits of low-glycemic index (GI) rice but the majority still consume white rice, a study bared. (Photo courtesy of the Department of Agriculture) The study conducted by the Department of Agriculture-Philippine Rice Research Institute...
Department of Agriculture Secretary William Dar said that the young generation's involvement in agriculture programs is critical in attaining a food-secure nation with less hungry people and families. (Photo courtesy of the Department of Agriculture) "The youth has the advantage of guts and...
Vice President Leni Robredo is very close to making her decision on whether or not to run for the presidency in the May 2022 polls, her spokesman said on Wednesday, Sept. 1. Vice President Leni Robredo (OVP) “Nagpapasalamat si VP Leni sa lahat ng mga nagpahayag ng kanilang tiwala at suporta....
Former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV is unfazed by the criticisms being hurled at him for exposing alleged corruption in government, saying that he has gladly taken such role for the country's betterment. (Former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV/Facebook) In a 73-second video uploaded on his official...
Vice President Leni Robredo congratulated Filipino fisherman Roberto “Ka Dodoy” Ballon, who was named as one of the recipients of the prestigious 2021 Ramon Magsaysay Awards. This photo was taken on July 26, 2019 during Vice President Leni Robredo’s visit to Kabasalan, Zamboanga Sibugay....
