The Pasay City’s lone public hospital, the Pasay City General Hospital (PCGH), has reached full capacity and will no longer admit severe and critical COVID-19 patients. Dr. John Victor De Gracia, PCGH officer-in-charge, announced on Thursday, Jan. 6, that the hospital’s confirmed ICU beds, ward...
Philippine consulate retraces the footsteps of Jose Rizal in Barcelona RIZAL IN SPAIN Personnel of Barcelona Philippine Consulate General and members of the Filipino community commemorate the 125th anniversary of the martyrdom of Dr. Jose Rizal In commemoration of the 125th anniversary of the...
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Director General Eric Domingo has resigned from his post. Domingo confirmed the news on Monday, Jan. 3. FDA "Yes, effective today. I believe I did my part to help during the pandemic," he said in a text message. "The FDA is now stronger, more efficient and systems...
PH Consulate General holds documentary premiere, lecture on Santo Niño’s history, culture to Filipino children in Barcelona SANTO SCREENING Philippine Consulate General to Barcelona Maria Theresa S.M. Lazaro giving her opening message. (Barcelona PCG photo) The Philippine Consulate General in...
Filipino fishermen in Honolulu, Hawaii felt the spirit of Christmas even away from home when the Philippine Consul General in the city visited them to hand over some Christmas gifts. (Photo courtesy of the Philippine Consul General in Honolulu) A consulate team led by Philippine Consul General...
Noting the sacrifices made by dozens of volunteers in repacking thousands of relief goods for typhoon Odette victims at his warehouse General Santos City, Senator Manny Pacquiao joined them but gave them a bonus. Pacquiao volunteer Odette The presidential aspirant sang to the volunteers as they...
By Cherrylin Caacbay Justice Jose Abad Santos General Hospital (JJASGH) received on Thursday, Dec. 16, eight additional mega tents from various organizations and officials for COVID-19 patients. Manila City Vice Mayor Honey Lacuna, Congressman Yul Servo Nieto, and JJASGH Director Merle...
The number of establishments that have been compliant with the government's health and safety protocols increased this year, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said Friday, Dec. 17. (FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) DOLE Assistant Secretary Ma. Teresita Cucueco said that compared to last...
Maj. Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. officially took command of the 104,000-strong Philippine Army (PA) as its 65th Commanding General in a Change of Command hybrid ceremony on Friday, Dec. 10, describing it as a “part of God’s plan” in his life. Brawner replaced Lt. Gen. Andres Centino as the top man...
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) said governments are over-reacting to the coronavirus Omicron variant and should immediately rescind travel bans. iata-3 Travel bans are futile against the pandemic and will only derail the recovery of the aviation industry, stated IATA in its...
President Duterte bragged about the state of the country’s airports on late Monday night, Dec. 6, describing them as "at par" with airports elsewhere. (Screenshot from Facebook live) Speaking during his pre-recorded "Talk to the People" public briefing, Duterte once again showed a recent clip of...
The Philippine General Hospital (PGH), the largest coronavirus disease (COVID-19) referral hospital in the country, is prepared for the possibility of a surge in infections following the threat of the Omicron variant. Philippine General Hospital (Photo from University of the Philippines) In an...
