The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is set to conduct a study seeking to explore whether or not the virgin coconut oil (VCO), known for its antiviral and antimicrobial properties can prevent coronavirus disease (COVID-19). (MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) DOST-Philippine Council for Health...
DOH The Department of Health (DOH) reported 3,656 additional coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases on Wednesday, Oct. 20. It was the lowest number of cases recorded in a single day for three months. The last time that the country reported over 3,000 cases was on July 14 with 3,806 infections then....
Senators are eyeing a special provision under the proposed 2022 General Appropriations Act (GAA) that would put an end to the practice of government agencies of transferring their funds to the Department of Budget and Management’s Procurement Service (DBM-PS) and the Philippine International...
Camiguin, reffered to as the "Island Born of Fire," is now preparing to welcome tourists back on its shores next week — the province's first time opening since the start of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Camiguin Island (Photo from Camiguin Tourism Office) In time with its...
An opposition leader in the House of Representatives welcomed on Wednesday, Oct. 20 the recommendation of Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi to grant his department authority to suspend taxes on fuel to address rampaging increase in prices. Gasoline pump picture Deputy Minority Leader and Bayan Muna...
The Department of Finance (DOF) wants to stop burning coal in Mindanao, in line with the government’s program aimed at promoting sustainable investments. During the launching of the Philippine Sustainable Finance Roadmap and Guiding Principles on Wednesday, Oct. 20, Finance Secretary Carlos G....
Health workers from the Jose Reyes Memorial Medical Center (JRRMMC) staged a lunch break protest on Wednesday, Oct. 20, to press for a higher 2022 health budget and to demand the release of their unpaid COVID-19 benefits. Health workers from Jose Reyes Memorial Medical Center stage a lunch break...
A nurse prepares a syringe of the Pfizer-BioNtech Covid-19 vaccine at a vaccination centre, in Garlan, western France, on May 31, 2021. Fred TANNEAU / AFP The government is set to expand the conduct of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pediatric vaccination to other hospitals and facilities in...
Swimming may be soon allowed in Manila Bay's dolomite beach as the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) continuously rehabilitates the bay to improve its water quality. People flock to the Manila Bay Dolomite Beach in Manila after it was reopened to the public on Oct. 17, 2021....
The Department of Agriculture's (DA) Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has raised concern over the continued presence of foreign vessels conducting fishing operations in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). Among others, Chinese Maritime Militia vessels have been monitored in big numbers...
Finance Secretary Carlos G. Dominguez III has called on young innovators to contribute their skills and ideas in the fight against climate change, and spearhead efforts to educate and motivate the country’s youth to take action in protecting the planet’s future. Finance Secretary Carlos G....
Health Secretary Francisco Duque III (Malacañang photo) The trend of new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases being detected in the country showed a consistent decline, the Department of Health (DOH) said. Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said that from Oct. 13 to 19, the country's average...
