The entire Philippines is now classified as "high-risk" for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) based on the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases's (IATF) own metrics. (Ali Vicoy/ File photo/ MANILA BULLETIN) "While we welcome the new year with optimism, the...
Why did the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF) retain the country’s alert level 2 status despite the "concerning" rise daily coronavirus disease (COVID-19)? (Viktor Forgacs/ Unsplash) According to Cabinet Secretary and IATF Spokesperson Karlo...
Malacañang has trumpeted the indicators of the Philippines' strong economic performance amid its recent successes against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). (Shivendu Shukla/ Unsplash) In a recent virtual press conference, Cabinet Secretary and Acting Presidential Spokesperson Karlo Nograles...
For Education Secretary Leonor Briones, the strengthening of the program for learners that are outside formal education is among the “best news on education” especially under her term. (Photo from DepEd) The Alternative Learning System (ALS), a parallel learning system under DepEd, provides...
Filipinos in the country will hold their Christmas and New Year's Eve celebrations this year under the relatively lenient protocols of alert level 2. (Mariana Rascao/ Unsplash) This, after Cabinet Secretary and Acting Presidential Spokesperson Karlo Nograles announced on Wednesday, Dec. 15 that the...
For those raring to hold street parties this Christmas, hold your horses. (Jordon Conner/ Unsplash) Cabinet Secretary and Acting Presidential Spokesperson Karlo Nograles said Friday, Dec. 10 that it's imperative for the party organizers to first coordinate with their respective local government...
In an effort to further ensure effective and efficient implementation of the Alternative Learning System (ALS) Program, the Department of Education (DepEd) has established the Bureau of Alternative Education (BAE). Photo was taken in Quezon City by DepEd OASALS in September 2021 (Courtesy of DepEd)...
The entire Philippines is now under alert level 2, thanks to a tweak made Thursday, Dec. 2 by the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases or IATF. A couple enjoys a date at Intramuros in Manila. (Ali Vicoy/ File photo/ MANILA BULLETIN) In a statement sent to...
The threat of the new Omicron variant has been taken into account in the government's potential declaration of areas in the country under alert level 1--the most lenient classification under the Alert Level System (ALS) for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). (Ali Vicoy/ File photo/ MANILA...
President Duterte has defended the right of restaurants to turn away unvaccinated customers, saying they are potential spreaders of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). (Ali Vicoy/ File photo/ MANILA BULLETIN) Speaking during the pre-taped "Talk to the People" public briefing late Tuesday night,...
Presidential Adviser on Entrepreneurship and Go Negosyo founder Joey Concepcion said he'd rather leave it up to the Metro Manila mayors whether or not they would allow unvaccinated minors to enter local shopping malls amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Presidential Adviser for...
While the formal basic education enrollment for School Year (SY) 2021-2022 increased by four percent, the informal education or the Alternative Learning System (ALS) saw a sharp decline with a 60 percent decrease in enrollment. Photo taken at Buenavista Elementary School in Sorsogon during the...
