The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is set to implement P7.25-billion worth of projects for enhanced ecosystems in the Philippines, a move that will be largely backed by a bilateral assistance fund from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). This...
The Philippine government, through the National Water Resources Board (NWRB), has secured a deal with the government of South Korea for the establishment of the Integrated Water Resources Management Information System (IWRMIS) for the Pampanga River Basin. A statement showed that NWRB and the Korea...
Arturo Luz (Photo by Pinggot Zulueta/Manila Bulletin) Filipino painter, sculptor, and National Artist Arturo Luz passed away on May 26, 2021. The news about his demise was announced by his daughter Angela Luz through a Facebook post . He was 94. "It is with deep sorrow that I announce the passing...
DOH The Department of Health (DOH) once again flagged the increasing number of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases in Visayas and Mindanao. DOH Secretary Francisco Duque III said that they were closely monitoring the situation in those areas. "Nagpapakita ang Visayas ng pagtaas kung saan Region 6...
Education Secretary Leonor Briones expressed her excitement over the inauguration of the National Academy of Sports (NAS) which is set to admit its first batch of learners by August 2021. One of the facilities at National Academy of Sports - Philippines (NAS Facebook page) “Our children, our...
As the 2022 national elections approach, young Filipino voters have been urged to "vote critically" and choose leaders "with good principles and values." (JANSEN ROMERO / MANILA BULLETIN / FILE) During "The Vote: Intensifying the Voice of the Youth to Engage and Vote for Change" organized by the...
The Philippines should join the growing list of countries mandating the registration of pre-paid subscriber identity module (SIM) cards to put an end to the prevalence of deceptive modus and online scams, Senator Sherwin Gatchalian said on Wednesday. “Hangga’t walang batas na magpaparusa sa mga...
Two senators are calling for swift and impartial justice be served to the family of an 18-year old with special needs who was supposedly killed in a scuffle in Valenzuela City last May 23. Senator Sherwin Gatchalian said the victim, Edwin Arnigo, a person with autism, was reportedly shot in a gun...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Tuesday, May 25, urged the government to start vaccinating “anyone who is willing” to get vaccinated against COVID-19, saying it is about time to move the general public up in the priority program as early as June. Senator Sherwin Gatchalian (MANILA BULLETIN File...
Instead of pushing for flexible learning, a student group has urged the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) to instead provide assistance to "struggling students" and formulate plans in preparation for the gradual resumption of classes. (JANSEN ROMERO / MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) In a statement,...
Department of Justice (DOJ) Secretary Menardo I. Guevarra has ordered the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to submit next week its initial findings on the probe into the alleged sale of vaccines against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and vaccination slots. Justice Secretary Menardo I....
Over 10 million Filipinos have completed the Step 2 registration or the collection of biometric information for the Philippine Identification System (PhilSys), said the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). PSA said a total of 10,092,022 registrants have finished this step as of May 21. Step 2...
